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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
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 • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
Gaming and gambling: What’s the difference?
06 October 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Video games often have elements of gambling, and there are blurred lines between games of skill...read more
Healthy Living • Support the Y • YMCA Donors • YMCA Youth Programs
“We hope teens will carry the lessons learned at the Y through their lives”
12 July 2022 - by Nicole Meredith
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors and volunteers...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
Lessons in living from Karen, a long-time Y volunteer who turned 80 this year!
08 July 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Karen joined Central YMCA in 1978 right after her first child was born. She joined with a friend,...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living • Support the Y • Y Stories • YMCA Donors • YMCA Volunteers
YMCA member shines a light on mental health
14 June 2022 - by Nicole Meredith
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors and volunteers...read more
Healthy Living
Shining a spotlight on those who pave the way this Black History Month
17 February 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
In line with our Black History Month theme, “Black History/Black Future: Recognizing and...read more
Healthy Living
10 ways to better understand disability
22 November 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
People with disabilities were particularly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with its resulting...read more
Healthy Living
Marking World Mental Health Day with actionable tips to regulate emotions
10 October 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
As a charity that promotes well-being in our communities, today we acknowledge World Mental...read more
Healthy Living
Reading about Thankfulness: 7 books for young readers
08 October 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Is there anything better than cozying up with your child for storytime after a long work...read more
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