Government of Canada Announces Funding to Help Newcomers Settle in Toronto
Toronto, March 7, 2008 -  Barry Devolin, Member of Parliament for Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced funding to help the YMCA Korean Community Services and the Korean Canadian Women’s Association (KCWA) Family and Social Services deliver settlement services to immigrants in Toronto. > read more

Tapping the Potential of all Canadians
The YMCA and the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation partner to Increase Post-Secondary Participation
Toronto, December 13, 2007 – Today, Scott Haldane, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Toronto, and Norman Riddell, CEO and Executive Director of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation, unveiled a new partnership that aims to ensure that more young people from Aboriginal, first generation and low-income families continue school past high school. > read more

YMCA of Greater Toronto celebrates local peacemakers during YMCA World Peace Week 2007
Toronto, November 16, 2007 -  The YMCA of Greater Toronto, together with YMCA associations across Canada, will celebrate YMCA World Peace Week from November 17-24, 2007 by encouraging kids, youth and adults to create peace by living it, every day, with family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. > read more

Charity Leaders Band Together to Maintain Public Trust
October 17, 2007 - Imagine Canada -- Leading Canadian charities have come together to announce a new initiative designed to maintain public trust in their fundraising work. Read the press release (PDF 93KB).

Y High
July 9, 2007 - Macleans.ca -- "When they think of the Y they think 'swim and gym' or the Village People," says Jim Milligan, explaining people's puzzled reaction to hearing that the YMCA has a high school. > read more
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Molson Gives $20,000 to YMCA Food Service Training Program
Toronto, May 30th, 2007 – Molson is proud to announce a $20,000 donation to The YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Food Service Training Program that offers opportunities for people who receive social assistance to participate in a unique 12-week employment program to develop the skills needed to find and maintain employment in the Hospitality Industry. > read more

Ontario YMCAs launch “YMCA Strong Kids”
Toronto, February 8, 2007 -   YMCA Ontario today announced the launch of the “YMCA Strong Kids Campaign,” a collaboration among 27 YMCA associations that will raise awareness of the YMCA’s charitable purpose and increase opportunities for children, youth and families to benefit from YMCA programs. > read more

Mayor Miller asks Torontonians “How Do You Get Your Move On?”
November 27, 2006 - The “How Do You Get Your Move On” media campaign is being launched this week with print advertising and a series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) on Rogers OMNI Television in four non-official languages, Farsi, Mandarin, Spanish and Tamil in addition to English. > read more

YMCA of Greater Toronto Proudly Announces this Year's Peace Medallion Recipients at Upcoming Ceremonies
Toronto, November 13, 2006 - The YMCA of Greater Toronto is proud to announce this year’s 16 Peace Medallion recipients. > read more

YMCA 2006 Peace Medallion Awards Presentations: Honouring Peacemakers in our Community (PDF, 811KB)
You are invited to the YMCA 2006 Peace Medallion Awards Presentations Honouring Peacemakers in our Community.

Toronto set to Launch 22nd Annual YMCA World Peace Week 2006 – November 18-25, 2006
Toronto, October 11, 2006 -  The YMCA of Greater Toronto, together with YMCA associations across Canada, is urging people to make peace their personal cause during this year’s annual YMCA World Peace Week 2006, November 18 – 25, 2006, and to tap into the collective power of people who want to make a positive impact in the world. > read more

YMCA of Greater Toronto Gets Set to Celebrate Peacemakers
Toronto, September 18, 2006 -  The YMCA of Greater Toronto is accepting nominations for the 19th Annual YMCA Peace Medallion.  The award recognizes individuals who have shown a commitment to peace through personal contributions made within their community. Peace Medallions will be awarded in communities across the GTA during YMCA World Peace Week, November 18 – 25, 2006. > read more