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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
Newfoundland family opens its doors to Quebec teens through YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program
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Newfoundland family opens its doors to Quebec teens through YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program

22 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Melissa, Paul, and their two daughters Scarlett and Carrie from St. John’s, Newfoundland had a...read more
Summer Work Student Exchange Program Shapes Teen’s Career Path
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Summer Work Student Exchange Program Shapes Teen’s Career Path

13 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Sanjana has been involved with the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) Program since 2015....read more
Thriving in Canada: How a Syrian Immigrant Found Her Perfect Job
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Thriving in Canada: How a Syrian Immigrant Found Her Perfect Job

07 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

When Dima arrived in Canada from Syria last year, she wasn’t sure what kind of job she wanted....read more
New Brunswick Teens Explore Toronto’s Rich History & Cultural Diversity Through Exchange
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New Brunswick Teens Explore Toronto’s Rich History & Cultural Diversity Through Exchange

01 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

On April 13, students from Wolastoq Education Initiative, who live on Tobique First Nation...read more
NYLD Program Helps Palestinian Teen Adjust to Life in Canada & Make New Friends
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NYLD Program Helps Palestinian Teen Adjust to Life in Canada & Make New Friends

26 March 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Amro, who is originally from Palestine, moved to Canada three years ago. He has been a member of...read more

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