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NAYDO 2013-My Perspective on Giving.
I have a story to share…… Philanthropy is about giving-giving of your time, talent, and your treasure. I recently attended NAYDO 2013. Meeting in Vancouver, BC and attended by over 1000 YMCA staff and volunteers, the North American YMCA Development …
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North and South LINC – Multicultural Events
The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program is organizing Multicultural events to learn about different cultures and celebrate our differences. North LINC Multicultural Event Wednesday, March 20, 2013 6:30pm-8:30pm 1000 Voices, Genesis Centre of Community Wellness South LINC …
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- Tags: Calgary, Canada, event, join us, language, LINC, multicultural, newcomers, YMCA
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Looking for a way to get active while helping a great cause?
On Monday, March 4, join us at Spin for Strong Kids to kick-off the 2013 YMCA Strong Kids Campaign! Every YMCA in Calgary will have spin bikes in the lobby—all of our fantastic staff, volunteers, participants and members who want to …
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Change Agents Selected
Congratulations to Danielle Phillips and Selena Gignac, YMCA Calgary staff who have been selected as Canadian delegates for the Global Change Agent initiative. The Global Change Agent initiative brings together a group of more than 200 young leaders from around the …
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- Tags: Bogota, Canada, europe, Festival, international, learning, mexico, Prague, travel, ukraine, World Alliance of YMCAs, YMCA Canada, youth, youth empowerment, Youth Leadership
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Fun at the Great Western Canada Leadership Conference
Young leaders from across the prairies gathered together at Camp Chief Hector YMCA on Feb 1-3 to participate in our annual Western Canada Leadership Conference. Each year, participants are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and experience all …
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- Tags: alberta, building, Calgary, camp, Canada, career, Chief, conference, director, February, friends, Hector, leadership, Participants, prairies, skills, western, YMCA, youth
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Give With Target Campaign: Thank You for Helping Kids!
Back in November, Target launched the Give With Target Campaign, where up to $1 million would be donated to select Canadian charities – including YMCA! The social media campaign asked Canadians to vote for a cause through Facebook. In less …
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Announcing 2012 YMCA Peace Medals Recipients
Click here for 2013 YMCA Peace Medals Information On Thursday, November 22 2012, our inspiring group of nominees were honoured at this year’s YMCA Peace Medal awards. And the 2012 Peace Medal recipients are… Community Group YMCA Calgary is proud to present …
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‘Tis the Season to Adopt-A-Family!
Every year around Christmas time, YMCA Calgary helps many families from our YMCA programs by collectively coming together to purchase gifts and food for families in need. How Can You and Your Family Help? Check the display board at YMCAs for each …
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Target Could Donate $1 Million to YMCA!
As part of Target’s launch in Canada, they are donating up to $1 million to select Canadian charities – including YMCA! We need your help please! Check out the ‘Give With Target’ Facebook app and choose ‘Active Play’ for YMCA …
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Give with Target: Up to $1M for YMCA!
We need your help! As part of Target’s launch in Canada, they are donating up to $1 million to select Canadian charities, including YMCA! Check out their ‘Give With Target’ app and choose “Active Play” for YMCA. Every click on …
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