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Over 1,000 participated in the 2024 YMCA Charity 5K, to raise funds and help send 500 children to YMCA Camps next summer Toronto – September 28, 2024 – This morning, the YMCA of Greater Toronto held its first annual charity run, YMCA Charity 5K, in support of sending children to YMCA... read more

YMCA Highlights Canadian Social Isolation and Offers Connection Through Community ProgramsToronto – September 16, 2024 – A new survey commissioned by YMCA Canada and the YMCA of Greater Toronto, conducted among Angus Reid Forum members, reveals that a staggering 60% of Canadians feel disconnected... read more

The Barrett Family Foundation accept YMCA City Builder induction following $10-million donation announcement with close family, YMCA President & CEO, Lesley Davidson, and the YMCA of Greater TorontoThe Barrett Family Foundation donation will support programs including the YMCA Black Achievers... read more

Toronto – April 16, 2024 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for the 14th consecutive yearThe Y was recognized for its efforts across locations including its unique 263-acre YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre in the Oak Ridges Moraine, just... read more

Registrations open today for YMCA Charity 5K run, which aims to send 500 children to YMCA CampsToronto – April 11, 2024 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto announced its new charity run, the YMCA Charity 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The run will take place at Downsview Park, and... read more

February 12, 2024 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is thrilled that The YMCA at The David Braley Vaughan Centre and The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA are now certified LEED Platinum.LEED® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) is the preeminent program for the design, construction,... read more

Toronto – December 5, 2023 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is honoured to be selected as one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers for 2024 – the 16th year in a row that the charity has received the recognition.The YMCA of Greater Toronto offers an enriching environment where employees not... read more

Made possible through the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund, Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs is designed to empower early-stage women entrepreneurs interprovincially by offering dedicated resources to kickstart and grow a successful business. TORONTO,... read more

The campaign highlights the importance of support, positivity and guidance to reach your full potential. Toronto – September 18, 2023 – Today, the YMCA of Greater Toronto launched its latest multi-platform brand awareness campaign, “Obstacles 2.0”. This is the second phase of the Obstacles... read more

The musical collaboration celebrates the YMCA’s national expansion of youth mental health program, Y MindToronto, Ontario, August 28, 2023 – The YMCA and Canadian indie pop band, Walk off the Earth, today released a modern take on the Y.M.C.A. anthem to celebrate the national expansion of Y Mind,... read more