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In the GTA:32% of kids 17 and under in Toronto lives in a low-income household (Statistics Canada 2010 ... )24% of Toronto’s youth are dropping out of school (Toronto District School Board 2006)1 in 5 young people ... in the GTA are overweight or obese (Get Active Toronto 2010 )By providing safe places, positive role
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I.Did you know that students in Ontario are being taught with a 15-year old Sex Education curriculum? ... In 2010 , the Ministry of Education released a long-overdue update to the 1998 edition of the H&PE ... H&PE curriculum (she fought for modernizing the sexual education component of H&PE back in 2010
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The 2016 growing season will be a remembered as a tough one for years to come. ... Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre, our farmers were backed by support from hundreds of people throughout the 2016 ... store it safely and have it ready for this year.If the drought is what most farmers will remember from 2016
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YMCA City Builders are philanthropic leaders who have generously given 1 million dollars or more to date ... On Thursday, October 17, 2019 , we proudly honoured anonymous donors as they were inducted into our growing ... Read their 2019 induction citation here to learn about the incredible impact they are making possible.The
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, especially with the cold, wet weather we have been experiencing, planning for Cedar Glen’s summer 2014 ... Discovery Camp and Discovery Aquatics Camp will be open to campers who are 4 and 5 years old. ... partner with several local organizations to provide skill-based specialty camp programs for summer 2014
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Explore a few common myths and facts related to youth gambling.When it comes to gambling, there are many ... of problem gambling is two to four times higher for youth when compared to adults.According to the 2019 ... SOURCE: National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens, Addiction Is a Disease, The NIDA Blog Team March 2016
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Young people are the future of our communities. ... By sowing seeds for their development and building infrastructure to help them flourish, we are investing ... has been named as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2017 .
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YMCA of Greater Toronto 2017 Peace Medal recipient Wali Shah is a spoken word poet and public speaker ... Wali uses storytelling and art to raise awareness on social issues and empower audiences, and inspires ... Campaign.Wali will be honoured at our Peace Medal Ceremony during YMCA Peace Week, November 18–25, 2017
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They are in the running for the City of Toronto's Livegreen Toronto Awards. ... Deadline is Monday, May 12, 2014 .View and vote here: http://awards.livegreentoronto.ca/entry/18935259
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We are very proud of our recipients for their impressive contributions; this year’s 61 recipients have ... These volunteers don't just say they want to make a difference — they are active participants in bringing ... RutherfordLinda Sandler The YMCA of Greater Toronto celebrates National Volunteer Week April 15–21, 2018
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Are you looking for a fun and safe option to introduce your kids to camp activities and an opportunity ... Our Long Weekend Family Camp will run July 31 to August 3, 2015 and our Weekend Family Camp will ... run from August 21 to 23, 2015 .
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YMCA City Builders are philanthropic leaders who have generously given 1 million dollars or more to date ... On October 17, 2019 , we proudly honoured the Clark Family Foundation as they were inducted into our growing ... Read their 2019 induction citation here to learn about the incredible impact they are making possible
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are hosting them, so they’re truly getting to experience Canada from a local perspective.”The program ... The possibilities are endless, and the friendships made last forever once the exchange is over. ... Some youth become peer mentors for others who are preparing to go on exchange.
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The only thing you need to do to turn your 2019 fitness aspirations into realities is change that outlook ... These 5 strategies are so easy, they’re kind of like pulling your long-lost love of fitness out of a ... There are dozens of options out there to choose from, so pick one that’s actually fun!
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Ways Young People Are Gambling ... Loot boxes are virtual mystery boxes. ... Social casino games are usually free-to-play and winnings are awarded as virtual currency. ... Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2018 .
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Fraser at YMCA of Greater Toronto2200 Yonge Street, Suite 300Toronto, ONM4S 2C6Here’s a look at our 2013 ... advocate who has blogged about global initiatives including slavery, poverty and human rights since 2008 ... From providing support to young offenders to ensuring MPs are alerted to the issues of violence in their
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Because we’re in such a massive city and as the GTA grows, I think people are becoming more and more ... back better,” Irene says: “There’s a divide, with the pandemic hitting some harder than others; there are ... “So many of us, in different ways, are fortunate enough to be able to help and make a difference on this
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Chopra and Vishal Chopra came across an eye-opening statistic: each month, 236,600 children in Canada are ... Meera and Vishal hope to inspire other youth in their community to take action about causes they are ... They are happy to have had the opportunity to break down age barriers in their own small way and actually
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YMCA City Builders are philanthropic leaders who have generously given 1 million dollars or more to date ... On October 17, 2019 , we proudly honoured Goldie Feldman, Daphne Wagner, David Green, and Lita and Mike ... Read their 2019 induction citation here to learn about the incredible impact they are making possible
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This year we are calling on participants to “Challenge Themselves” and “Change Lives” by taking part ... You can pledge someone else who is participating at ymcamegathon.orgThe 2016 YMCA Megathon runs from ... February 28-March 5, 2016 .
