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YMCA named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
17 January 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
This prestigious award goes to organizations that offer the nation's best workplaces and programs...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Volunteers
Newcomer learns to embrace change and discovers new-found confidence through YMCA Immigrant Services
14 January 2020 - by Sarah Cowan
Halimat experienced major culture shock when she arrived in Canada from Nigeria. Everything that...read more
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Older adult helps build up her community after overcoming isolation with donor support
01 November 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The holiday season gets many of us excited for family time, cozy nights by the fire, and maybe a...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
Rising to the challenge: How a young newcomer unlocked his leadership potential
23 October 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Moses is a bright Grade 12 student whose favourite subject is biology, and he plans to study life...read more
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care
YMCA Child Care: More than just babysitting
20 September 2019 - by Dawn Yan
For over 3 years now, Ellie has been attending YMCA Child Care and Before and After School...read more
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A newcomer’s journey: Adjusting to life in Canada through YMCA Immigrant Services
20 September 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Moving to a new country can be daunting. Finding employment, settling into a new community,...read more
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care • YMCA Volunteers
YMCA Child Care: changing lives for the better (Sarah’s Story)
31 July 2019 - by Dawn Yan
After Riham reminisced about her time with the Y, I was convinced her fellow YMCA Child Care...read more
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From fitness to fundraising: Sharon’s Y story
26 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Our Y depends on almost 5,500 volunteers to help us deliver on our mission each and every day....read more
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Newcomer youth builds skills, connections, and confidence
28 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
At 17, Nada Albarada has faced more than her fair share of challenges. The first was leaving the...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Volunteers
Y Pride: Joshua’s Story
26 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
At the Y, we believe diversity makes our community stronger. We see that strong community come...read more
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