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How Beth broke down her boundaries
08 March 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
The Y has been like a second home to Beth’s entire family for the past twelve years. With group...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Volunteers • YMCA Youth Programs
Celebrating 10 years of giving newcomer youth a confident start
30 January 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt
Earlier this month, Newcomer Youth Leadership Development (NYLD) alumni from eight centres across...read more
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16 years and 5000 pieces: The impressive impact of the Toronto Sheppard Y’s knitting group
23 January 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Last week, I introduced you to longtime YMCA volunteer and former staff member Edna, and the...read more
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How Edna’s decades of service shaped the Toronto Sheppard Y into the community it is today
16 January 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
I’m sitting amidst busy knitting needles, piles of colourful pom-poms, a ton of coffee and...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Volunteers
YMCA Volunteers connect with 500 years of Indigenous history
12 January 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By Hannah Neff Last month, as part of a training session for YMCA Immigrant Services...read more
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YMCA of Medellin volunteer gives youth access to a brighter future
05 December 2017 - by Lucy Schmidt
Happy International Volunteer Day! In celebration of this day to recognize the amazing work that...read more
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Stephanie’s decade-long commitment to her community
03 December 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Stephanie has been part of the Markham YMCA family for the past ten years. Her steadfast...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Volunteers
The four motivations of engaged volunteers
29 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By Donna MorrisonVolunteering needs to be rewarding and stimulating. But for staff who work with...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Volunteers
How Daniel conquered his fears & landed his dream job
06 November 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Though he’s been with the Y for barely two years, 23-year-old Daniel has already made his mark on...read more
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4 must-read picture books that inspire kids to give back
19 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By Sasha SmithVolunteering, even at an early age, can teach your child about compassion,...read more
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