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Celebrating 10 years of giving newcomer youth a confident start
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Celebrating 10 years of giving newcomer youth a confident start

30 January 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt

Earlier this month, Newcomer Youth Leadership Development (NYLD) alumni from eight centres across...read more
16 years and 5000 pieces: The impressive impact of the Toronto Sheppard Y’s knitting group
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16 years and 5000 pieces: The impressive impact of the Toronto Sheppard Y’s knitting group

23 January 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

Last week, I introduced you to longtime YMCA volunteer and former staff member Edna, and the...read more
How Edna’s decades of service shaped the Toronto Sheppard Y into the community it is today
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How Edna’s decades of service shaped the Toronto Sheppard Y into the community it is today

16 January 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

I’m sitting amidst busy knitting needles, piles of colourful pom-poms, a ton of coffee and...read more
YMCA Volunteers connect with 500 years of Indigenous history
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YMCA Volunteers connect with 500 years of Indigenous history

12 January 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Hannah Neff Last month, as part of a training session for YMCA Immigrant Services...read more
YMCA of Medellin volunteer gives youth access to a brighter future
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YMCA of Medellin volunteer gives youth access to a brighter future

05 December 2017 - by Lucy Schmidt

Happy International Volunteer Day! In celebration of this day to recognize the amazing work that...read more
Stephanie’s decade-long commitment to her community
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Stephanie’s decade-long commitment to her community

03 December 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Stephanie has been part of the Markham YMCA family for the past ten years. Her steadfast...read more
The four motivations of engaged volunteers
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The four motivations of engaged volunteers

29 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Donna MorrisonVolunteering needs to be rewarding and stimulating. But for staff who work with...read more
How Daniel conquered his fears & landed his dream job
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How Daniel conquered his fears & landed his dream job

06 November 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Though he’s been with the Y for barely two years, 23-year-old Daniel has already made his mark on...read more
4 must-read picture books that inspire kids to give back
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4 must-read picture books that inspire kids to give back

19 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Sasha SmithVolunteering, even at an early age, can teach your child about compassion,...read more
How volunteering helped Kim Wheatley discover her passion
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How volunteering helped Kim Wheatley discover her passion

15 September 2017 - by Lucy Schmidt

Many struggle to find purpose, and often when they do, it comes from an unexpected place. Kim...read more

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