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How the YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program supports youth
07 August 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Participant Story: Onyinyechukwu Zimra ObimdikeOnyinyechukwu Zimra Obimdike joined the YMCA Black...read more
YMCA Youth Programs
Celebrating growth: YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program Graduation 2025
10 July 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
On Friday, July 4, 2025, the YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program hosted its annual graduation...read more
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The SWSE 2025 Photo & Video Contest Is Now Open!
30 June 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) 2025 Photo & Video Contest invites SWSE participants...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs
Black history in Canada: Centuries of presence and contributions
29 January 2025 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Since 1996, the federal government’s annual Black History Month campaign in February has...read more
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How exchange programs develop leadership skills
20 January 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Exchange programs aren’t only fun travel experiences— they help shape our future leaders....read more
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Comment les programmes d'échanges développent des compétences en leadership
20 January 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Les programmes d'échanges ne sont pas de simples voyages amusants — ils façonnent nos futurs...read more
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Black Achievers With Black-Owned Business Owners
25 April 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
For Black History Month in February, the YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program celebrated and...read more
Y Stories • YMCA Youth Programs
Le témoignage de Preston : Faire la différence dans sa communauté avec Échanges Jeunesses Canada
12 April 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Le programme Échanges Jeunesses Canada (EJC) du YMCA est un programme d'échange financé par...read more
Y Stories • YMCA Youth Programs
Preston’s story: Making a difference in his community with Youth Exchanges Canada
12 April 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada (YEC) is an exchange program funded by Canadian Heritage that helps...read more
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Unlocking potential: The benefits of risks for youth
11 March 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Do you let your teen take risks, make mistakes, and accept and learn from their experiences?...read more
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