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How to respond if someone offers you opioids
18 April 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
You’re at a party or out with friends, when one of them offers you a pill. The rest of your group...read more
Healthy Communities
Youth use media to raise awareness about cannabis use on youth brain development
17 February 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Recently, the virtual red carpet was rolled out to celebrate the youth who created the winning...read more
Healthy Communities
Holistic wellness in the spirit of Sankofa: Moving Forward, Guided by the Past
30 January 2023 - by Ellah Mangwiza and Christina Sanakidis, YMCA of Greater Toronto Managers – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
"Black History is not just for Black people — Black history is Canadian History"The...read more
Healthy Living
4 reasons to start training with the pros
27 January 2023 - by Zoja Popovic
The start of every new year is filled with potential and promise. For many, it’s also the start...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs
Dispelling myths around youth gambling
20 January 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Explore a few common myths and facts related to youth gambling.When it comes to gambling, there...read more
Healthy Living
10 children's books to celebrate Black experiences
16 January 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Be it in a classroom or on your bookshelf at home, the following ten children’s books will enrich...read more
YMCA Youth Programs
5 avantages du voyage pour les jeunes
05 January 2023 - by Caroline Crouzatier
Version anglaiseLes voyages forment la jeunesse. Il est difficile pour nous au YMCA de ne pas...read more
YMCA Youth Programs
5 benefits for youth who travel
05 January 2023 - by Caroline Crouzatier
French versionTravel shapes youth, as the saying goes. At the YMCA, we couldn’t agree more. But...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
YMCA athlete overcomes cancer and returns to compete
08 December 2022 - by Zoja Popovic
Being an athlete is a feat that requires talent, determination, commitment, resilience, and...read more
Healthy Communities
Evolving the understanding of disability and accessibility
24 November 2022 - by Ellah Mangwiza and Christina Sanakidis, YMCA of Greater Toronto Managers – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities a U.N.-designated day of recognition...read more
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