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Ashley’s empowering approach to personal training
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Ashley’s empowering approach to personal training

13 June 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Over the past eight years she’s spent working as a personal trainer, Ashley has helped countless...read more
From Medellin to Toronto: Monica and Julian’s story
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From Medellin to Toronto: Monica and Julian’s story

31 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Sangeetha RamSangeetha is a 17-year-old high school student, and a Y volunteer and staff...read more
Six in a Row! YMCA of Greater Toronto one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
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Six in a Row! YMCA of Greater Toronto one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

28 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

For the sixth year in a row, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has been selected as one of Canada’s...read more
How the dimensions of diversity intersect at the Y
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How the dimensions of diversity intersect at the Y

16 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

For Selina Dey, understanding the dimensions of diversity is a critical part of her work in the...read more
Gerald’s road to recovery
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Gerald’s road to recovery

13 March 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

After a serious car crash left him feeling lucky to be alive, Gerald braved a long recovery...read more
How YMCA donors help our members make life-changing connections
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How YMCA donors help our members make life-changing connections

09 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At YMCAs across the GTA, people come for exercise, child care, language assessment, or help with...read more
How to find the right summer job
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How to find the right summer job

27 February 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Sangeetha RamMichelle is a 17-year-old high school student who enjoys painting, any form of...read more
How Marcellus learned and grew at YMCA Day Camps
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How Marcellus learned and grew at YMCA Day Camps

30 January 2017 - by Carmine Ciccone

Early bird registration for YMCA Day Camps begins today! It’s an exciting time for us for many...read more
Y you should volunteer at the YMCA
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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
How to age with grace: Tips from a 50-year YMCA member
Healthy LivingY Stories

How to age with grace: Tips from a 50-year YMCA member

02 December 2016 - by Talía Noya

Norm, a YMCA member for half a century, celebrated his 90th birthday today at the Toronto Central...read more

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