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YMCA Family Stories
Our Families Share Their Stories
We believe that our community is only as strong as its weakest link. That is why the YMCA of Greater Toronto focuses on strengthening the links between and among the members of our community. As we build those connections, we witness the unfolding of even more stories of success. Stories like these:
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A Shining Example of a YMCA Volunteer
Kabishan Shamugathan was once the talk of West End YMCA. He was often referred to as a “terror” by senior staff. Twice, he brought a live mouse into our centre…to impress a girl.

Then he was caught lighting matches and throwing them on the carpeted floor in the Youth Room, to impress other youth in the room. After a meeting with his parents and our facility manager, who is also from Sri Lanka, Kabishan was suspended for three days. > read more

Helping Build Lives
Leanne met Jordan when his foster mom inquired about financial assistance to send him to YMCA Day Camp .  His foster mom explained that 10-year-old Jordan had “behavioral problems” ... > read more 
Making the Connection
Recently, one of our Brampton YMCA staff members was walking through the building checking program areas and greeting our members. At the front door, she noticed a mother laden down with gear wrestling the door ...  > read more
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Finding Her “Self” in Motherhood
Erina joined the West End YMCA when her son, Aiden, was 6 months old. Motherhood was a big adjustment for Erina when she found herself at home with a colicky and busy little baby. > read more
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