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Y you should volunteer at the YMCA
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA 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 Communities • YMCA 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 Communities • Y Stories • YMCA 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 Communities • YMCA 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
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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
YMCA Peace Week 2016 Activities
Healthy Communities • YMCA Global Initatives

YMCA Peace Week 2016 Activities

14 November 2016 - by June Findlay

From November 19 to 26, YMCAs across Canada will be celebrating Peace Week. Nationwide, Ys are...read more
Peace in practice: YMCA Peace Week 2016
Healthy Communities • YMCA Global Initatives

Peace in practice: YMCA Peace Week 2016

11 November 2016 - by June Findlay

Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward...read more
Remembering the YMCA's war services
Healthy Communities • Y Stories

Remembering the YMCA's war services

10 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Remembrance Day gives us the opportunity to look back and reflect on Canadians’ incredible...read more
Recognizing two of our many fantastic YMCA volunteer coordinators
Healthy Communities • YMCA Volunteers

Recognizing two of our many fantastic YMCA volunteer coordinators

05 November 2016 - by Emily Cichonski

Behind every great volunteer is a volunteer coordinator who diligently works to ensure their...read more
Why our YMCA Family gives back
Healthy Communities • Support the Y • Y Stories

Why our YMCA Family gives back

03 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Working and volunteering at the YMCA of Greater Toronto means more than just having a position,...read more

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