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The Bright Spot’s first year anniversary
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The Bright Spot’s first year anniversary

04 May 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

On May 7 at noon, join us to celebrate one year of well-being, connection, and community at The...read more
“Our Voices” art exhibition: A stepping stone to lifelong learning
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“Our Voices” art exhibition: A stepping stone to lifelong learning

23 April 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

They say art is not a destination, it’s a journey. From finding what’s within to conveying what...read more
Volunteers step up to feed their communities
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Volunteers step up to feed their communities

14 April 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 challenged the global community in many ways.  It hit the...read more
5 lessons from supporting virtual placement students
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5 lessons from supporting virtual placement students

12 April 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

It has been over a year since we entered our first provincewide shutdown and we experienced what...read more
Recognizing the 2020 Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients
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Recognizing the 2020 Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients

12 April 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

It's National Volunteer Week and we're thrilled to kick off this year's festivities by...read more
Why Motivation Matters: A courtside chat with (our partners!) the Raptors 905
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Why Motivation Matters: A courtside chat with (our partners!) the Raptors 905

19 March 2021 - by Lucy Schmidt

On Feb. 4, 2021 we held a courtside chat, “Why Motivation Matters,” to celebrate the start of our...read more
The Y can help you stay active and connected despite COVID-19 restrictions
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The Y can help you stay active and connected despite COVID-19 restrictions

16 March 2021 - by Zoja Popovic

Staying active and connected is challenging during a global pandemic. By now, many of us have...read more
How the YMCA of Greater Toronto stepped up in response to COVID-19
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How the YMCA of Greater Toronto stepped up in response to COVID-19

15 March 2021 - by Lucy Schmidt

This week officially marks the one-year anniversary of our first temporary closures due to the...read more
A look back at Black History Month 2021 at the Y
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A look back at Black History Month 2021 at the Y

26 February 2021 - by Lucy Schmidt

Each February, the YMCA of Greater Toronto joins the community to celebrate Black history and...read more
Top 10 reading list for Black History Month 2021
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Top 10 reading list for Black History Month 2021

18 February 2021 - by Lucy Schmidt

1. A Garden of Black Joy: Global Poetry from the Edges of Liberation by Kiese LaymonSam’s...read more

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