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New year, new career — unlock your potential with career planning
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Employment Programs

New year, new career — unlock your potential with career planning

16 January 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Finding and expressing your true “self” and what motivates you in the workplace can be...read more
YMCA GTA once again named a top employer for young people
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Youth Programs

YMCA GTA once again named a top employer for young people

10 January 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Young people are the future of our communities. By sowing seeds for their development and...read more
Why you should make a resolution to volunteer for the new year
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Volunteers

Why you should make a resolution to volunteer for the new year

03 January 2017 - by Emily Cichonski

Happy New Year! It’s a new year — which means that now is a great time to try something new....read more
Nine in a row: YMCA of Greater Toronto again recognized as a top GTA employer
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Events

Nine in a row: YMCA of Greater Toronto again recognized as a top GTA employer

12 December 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The Y’s vision is to build healthy communities where everyone can thrive. This vision extends...read more
Dedicated Y staff honoured at special ceremony
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Events

Dedicated Y staff honoured at special ceremony

06 December 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Last night, in a ceremony at Toronto Central Grosvenor St. YMCA Centre, we paid tribute to over...read more
Y you should volunteer at the YMCA
Healthy CommunitiesY StoriesYMCA Volunteers

Y you should volunteer at the YMCA

05 December 2016 - by Emily Cichonski

Today is International Volunteer Day — and at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, it’s a day of...read more
Help spread the love this holiday season
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Youth Programs

Help spread the love this holiday season

01 December 2016 - by Talía Noya

All month long, we are holding a food and winter clothing drive to ensure youth in need are...read more
Aree Brindar’s Y Story: How volunteering with the Y helped him achieve his goals
Healthy CommunitiesY StoriesYMCA Volunteers

Aree Brindar’s Y Story: How volunteering with the Y helped him achieve his goals

18 November 2016 - by Emily Cichonski

Volunteering has many great benefits, and for many volunteers, one significant benefit is gaining...read more
#Peaceitforward and win!
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Global Initatives

#Peaceitforward and win!

17 November 2016 - by June Findlay

You’ve heard the phrase “pay it forward” — now practice it in the spirit of peace for a chance to...read more
Celebrating giving and volunteering on national Philanthropy Day
Healthy CommunitiesSupport the YY StoriesYMCA Volunteers

Celebrating giving and volunteering on national Philanthropy Day

15 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

National Philanthropy Day is a celebration of all forms of philanthropy — including giving,...read more

SHINE ON

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DONATE NOW

See the many ways to give to the Y and help build a brighter future.

CHILD CARE

Find child care programs that help children and families shine.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Stay healthy, active and connected at our health and fitness centres.

CAMPS AND OUTDOOR CENTRES

Explore camps and outdoor centres for fun, adventure, leadership, skills-building and more.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Get the job you want and brighten your career with help from Employment Services.

IMMIGRANT SERVICES

Settle in and light up your new life in the GTA with support from Immigrant Services.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Make new friends, hone new skills and find counselling at our Youth Programs.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Give back and shine on with rewarding YMCA Volunteer Opportunities.

SUSTAINABILITY

Find out about our green initiatives and what we're doing to build resilience to climate change.

YMCA ACADEMY

Light up learning at  YMCA Academy, a middle and high school for those who learn differently.