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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

The charity launches new outdoor skills program this fall, Open OutdoorsToronto – August 14, 2023 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is excited to announce the launch of its new outdoor education program dedicated to the advancement of outdoor skill-building this fall, Open Outdoors. Starting... read more

TORONTO, June 27, 2023 - On Tuesday, MPP Stephen Lecce visited the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Schomberg location to announce the completion of a multi-year YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre leadership program. Offering accessible outdoor programming to more than 300 youth in the Greater... read more

The innovative hub will be a leading example of community-based wrap-around care.June 19, 2022 (Scarborough, Ontario) – After more than 10 years of community advocacy and engagement, the Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre at 1355 Bridletowne Circle broke ground today at an official ceremony, where... read more

Call for mentors follows success of program and student graduationTORONTO, June 12, 2023 - The YMCA of Greater Toronto is inviting nominations to its Black Achievers mentorship program from interested mentors and roles models across the city as the current group of students graduates.... read more