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Teacher plans student exchange after having life-changing experience as a youth
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Teacher plans student exchange after having life-changing experience as a youth

04 February 2020 - by Sarah Cowan

Just over a decade ago, Nicole Pereira from Brampton, Ontario spent a week with her classmates...read more
Young man overcomes mental health challenges and discovers rewarding career through Youth Job Connection Program
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Young man overcomes mental health challenges and discovers rewarding career through Youth Job Connection Program

16 December 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Like so many teens, Mohit headed to university fresh out of high school. But the program wasn’t...read more
Take Our Kids to Work Day shapes one young woman’s career dreams
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Take Our Kids to Work Day shapes one young woman’s career dreams

29 November 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

On November 6, 2019, the YMCA of Greater Toronto welcomed grade 9 students for Take Our Kids to...read more
Jamaican newcomer’s singing career takes off after winning YMCA’s Rep Your Region Youth Talent Showcase
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Jamaican newcomer’s singing career takes off after winning YMCA’s Rep Your Region Youth Talent Showcase

19 November 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Step aside Rihanna — there’s a new Caribbean singing sensation on the rise and her name is...read more
Rising to the challenge: How a young newcomer unlocked his leadership potential
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Rising to the challenge: How a young newcomer unlocked his leadership potential

23 October 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Moses is a bright Grade 12 student whose favourite subject is biology, and he plans to study life...read more
Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: Clark Family Foundation
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Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: Clark Family Foundation

17 October 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA City Builders are philanthropic leaders who have generously given 1 million dollars or more...read more
NYLD mentors awarded Ted Rogers Scholarship for outstanding community leadership
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NYLD mentors awarded Ted Rogers Scholarship for outstanding community leadership

07 August 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Two young newcomers who volunteer in YMCA youth leadership programs are being recognized for all...read more
Youth raise awareness of blurred lines between gambling & gaming
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Youth raise awareness of blurred lines between gambling & gaming

30 July 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

On June 7, we celebrated the top 3 contestants in our Award Ceremony for the annual Youth 4 Youth...read more
Students build understanding of Indigenous culture through Youth Exchanges Canada
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Students build understanding of Indigenous culture through Youth Exchanges Canada

17 July 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

For Katie Clay, a teacher at the YMCA Academy, almost a full year of trip planning just paid...read more
Newcomer youth builds skills, connections, and confidence
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Newcomer youth builds skills, connections, and confidence

28 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At 17, Nada Albarada has faced more than her fair share of challenges. The first was leaving the...read more

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