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Charity introduces The Bright Spot with classes, meet ups and more to provide a bright spot during lockdownTORONTO, May 6, 2020 - Today, the YMCA of Greater Toronto officially launched The Bright Spot, an online community where older adults can shine. It offers everything from exercise classes... read more

TORONTO – January 17, 2020 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto (“YMCA” or “the Y”) has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the tenth year. The designation recognizes employers who offer the best programs and initiatives to attract and retain younger workers just starting their... read more

The Y offers 14-day “Try the Y” passes, new TotalFit class and tips for setting and sticking to your goalsTORONTO, December 23, 2019 – The end of the year marks New Year’s resolution season, with many of us setting goals for the year ahead. To help kick off 2020 with motivation and inspiration,... read more

TORONTO – December 6, 2019 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is thrilled to be selected as one of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the 12th year for 2020. The Greater Toronto’s Top Employers competition has become the benchmark in the Greater Toronto Area for workplace best practices.Top... read more

YMCA of Greater Toronto releases first Sustainability ReportThe YMCA of Greater Toronto released its first Sustainability Report informed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards during Waste Reduction Week. The Standards help organizations understand and... read more

Raptors’ NBA Championship run resulted in unprecedented signups for basketball programs at the YAs Raptors fans look forward to the return of their NBA Champions and the start of a new season, basketball fever remains high across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with people from all walks of life... read more

Vaughan business leaders Peter Cortellucci and Andrea DeGasperis-Ronco were named Co-Chairs of the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Strong Start, Great Future Capital Campaign Cabinet in Vaughan last night. The announcement was made by Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and the President and CEO of the... read more

Donation from family foundation among gifts honouring deep roots in east end Toronto through renaming to “The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA”Toronto, September 26, 2019 – The Stavro family’s deep connection to the east end Toronto community and their support for the YMCA will see the... read more

“What's your strategy for attracting, engaging, and retaining #GenZ employees? If you don't have one, you should: they're the future of our workforce and are already making their mark in every sector. In his Leadership Lab column for The Globe and Mail, our President & CEO Medhat Mahdy... read more

Today, the YMCA of Greater Toronto, together with Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Vaughan-Woodbridge Member of Parliament Francesco Sorbara, kicked off the annual YMCA Kids Challenge at the Vaughan City Hall YMCA Child Care Centre.The annual fundraising walk brings the YMCA child care... read more