Recognizing Impact: GGYC Named One of Toronto’s Community Champions

May 27, 2025

We are proud to announce that Go Green Youth Centre has been selected as one of the 25 recipients of the 2025 Toronto Community Champion Awards, chosen from over 250 submissions. 

In its third year, the Toronto Community Champion Award celebrates the extraordinary contributions of local organizations that continue to support the health, well-being and resilience of Toronto residents. 

Thank you to our amazing participants, families, volunteers, community members, staff, donors, and partners. Your support makes this work possible and impactful! A special shoutout to Joyce Chew, a local resident leader in Thorncliffe Park, for nominating us.

A special thank you to Mayor Olivia Chow, the City of Toronto, and United Way Greater Toronto for recognizing and uplifting our work.

City of Toronto News Release: https://www.toronto.ca/news/city-of-toronto-announces-2025-toronto-community-champion-award-recipients/


Photo of Go Green Youth Centre staff
Photo of Paul Johnson, City Manager, City of Toronto, Michael Ma, Executive Director, Go Green Youth Centre, Heather McDonald, President & CEO, United Way Greater Toronto
Photo of Celebration Ceremony at Toronto Reference Library for Toronto Community Champion Award recipients.

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