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David Braley Charitable Foundation gives $5 million to new YMCA in Vaughan
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David Braley Charitable Foundation gives $5 million to new YMCA in Vaughan

19 April 2022 - by Nicole Meredith

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is honoured to have received our largest one-time gift from a donor,...read more
YMCA donor and volunteer helps brighten older adults’ days
Healthy Communities • Support the Y • YMCA Donors

YMCA donor and volunteer helps brighten older adults’ days

05 April 2022 - by Nicole Meredith

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors and volunteers...read more
Helping people find a job — and sense of belonging
Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs

Helping people find a job — and sense of belonging

30 March 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

When people think of the YMCA, they don’t immediately associate this charity organization with...read more
YMCA donor helps build brighter futures for unhoused youth
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YMCA donor helps build brighter futures for unhoused youth

22 March 2022 - by Nicole Meredith

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors and volunteers...read more
How the YMCA of Greater Toronto stepped up throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
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How the YMCA of Greater Toronto stepped up throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

14 March 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

This week officially marks the two-year anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic....read more
“We need to make up for lost time” | Akosua Matthews shares her motivations for supporting the Y
Healthy Communities • Support the Y • YMCA Donors

“We need to make up for lost time” | Akosua Matthews shares her motivations for supporting the Y

31 January 2022 - by Nicole Meredith

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors and volunteers...read more
Black History Month at the Y: Recognizing and Celebrating Those Who Pave the Way
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs

Black History Month at the Y: Recognizing and Celebrating Those Who Pave the Way

20 January 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Each February at the Y, we proudly recognize Black History Month and acknowledge the...read more
Get smart money-management tips at the Personal Finance: I’m in Charge virtual event
Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs

Get smart money-management tips at the Personal Finance: I’m in Charge virtual event

09 November 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

In honour of Financial Literacy Month this November the YMCA of Greater Toronto is hosting a...read more
10 learning resources to explore this Treaties Recognition Week: November 1–5, 2021
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10 learning resources to explore this Treaties Recognition Week: November 1–5, 2021

19 October 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

First introduced by the provincial government in 2016, Treaties Recognition Week takes place...read more
Spotlighting Indigenous events and voices to mark Orange Shirt Day
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Spotlighting Indigenous events and voices to mark Orange Shirt Day

29 September 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is available to survivors and their families at...read more

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