They allow and encourage sexual assault in the fob only access women's changeroom. happened twice…read morewhere I had a man in the steam room in the private women's change room (who then followed me when I ran out and got angry) and another stood and tried to watch me undress and followed me when I ran away, We are told it's the law and being inclusive. 20 years ago they would had been arrested. Their solution to the many complaints was to put a sign on the female locker room saying "you may see male genitalia" Sexual Assault is NOT inclusive it's abusive. If you don't believe me search the Toronto Star "ymca women's changeroom" How is this ok?

Multiple visits show swimmers using hard plastic paddles in intermediate lanes, risking injury…read more Lifeguards are dismissive and indignant, and Aquatics Director, Ms. Setayesh Hadavand never replies to complaints. High salaries, no oversight, real danger. Avoid.

Great organization to work with. Friendly staff to work with. Good place to work at overall.read more

It's easy to miss this Salvation Army Thrift Store, as it's tucked away in the corner of a small…read moreplaza off Queen. But despite its small frontage, it has ample room inside housing a decent selection of used clothes and other thrift store miscellany. The weird thing about this location is that they sell "brand new" mattresses (it's even advertised outside). At first I was suspicious; but sure enough, inside at the back were a number of mattresses of various sizes, looking fresh and sealed up in plastic. The prices (couple hundred bucks apiece) helped confirm that these weren't dodgy, "refurbished" mattresses. But I'm at a loss why anyone would come here for new mattresses if they're the same as at some regular store.

Oh-my-oh-my-oh-my... this place stinks, literally and figuratively. As a thrifter I'm accustomed…read moreto the distinct definitely-not-new-aroma, but this place scares me away like no other! The stench of mildew and mothballs is so strong I can barely spend a few minutes inside. Judging by how busy it always seems to be, there are plenty who just don't care. But if you value your health, seriously, go somewhere else. I think the air in here actually takes days off your life for every minute you spend within! Aside from the abundance of rank clothing, it also offers the usual dingy toys, early to mid 90s video games, old (likely non/mal-functioning) electronics, and the occasional bit of furniture. They also have lots of books. Really, it's like most Salvation Army Thrift Stores only thrice the stink. Finally, the staff seems mostly surly. Just no redeeming qualities to the place whatsoever... Avoid!

Second Harvest is a fantastic charity that has been helping hungry people in Toronto since 1985…read more Second Harvest picks up surplus fresh food from food donors such as grocery stores, restaurants, caterers, manufacturers, and events and delivers it to social services agencies, such as shelters, food banks, and breakfast programs. Second Harvest depends on volunteers to help with deliveries, sorting food, and running events. If you would like to volunteer, you can sign up on the website: http://www.secondharvest.ca/volunteer/index.php. I volunteered at Second Harvest for the first time this week in both helping with deliveries and sorting food in the warehouse. Working on the truck was great because you can see firsthand the people who are benefiting from the service. It feels good to do something tangible to help people in need. The warehouse is a much more solitary activity, but there is a lot of work to be done to portion donated food, so it was great to lend a hand. The annual Turkey Drive is coming on Dec 6-7 and Dec 13-14, 2008. You can volunteer or help by buying a frozen turkey at participating Loblaws locations where volunteers will collect and deliver them to people in need.

This is an excellent charity doing very important work. I was shown around it premises and spoke to…read moreits employees and was very impressed with its operation. It's such a great idea, redistributing food that would otherwise be thrown out.

Today my furniture got picked up the 2 gentlemen were so friendly and thanked me so much for…read moredonating. They called me before to inform me timing of arrival. I was dealing with Stella who made all the prior arrangements sent emails with detailed information she was friendly and so thank fulas well.They give tax receipts and minimal charge for pick up. I will definitely donate again !

Furniture Bank is a worthy cause - picking up gently used furniture, for a fee, and gifting it to…read morethose in need. A tax receipt is then issued. My experience was odd. I received conflicting fees from two reps - Stephen and Dawn. When I asked about the discrepancy. Rather than note that I could get different amounts depending on the rep I was told I had added items with Dawn - this was not the case. The "fee" to pick-up a few items (bed set, sofa, odd tables) was $340. I like what Furniture Bank is doing but not how.

I can quote 2 instances where my experience was not good this morning would be one where the…read moresecurity working on front steps told me that the place was not open and they were not serving breakfast. I witnessed a woman enter and also another woman having issues with a walker and here belongings on the ramp. asked for my help. I bluntly told her I could not as I was too Hungry and had to find breakfast elsewhere. another case was in the evening and they were clearly open but a VIP event supposedly. I assume this morning was the same case. how could you tell the difference other wise. poor value due to your greater.

Used the main space here for a meeting. Nice and bright, but quite echoey. A minor issue getting…read morethe room warmed up but they eventually fixed it. The food is awesome! Almost worth having a meeting here just for it. Everything comes from Fabarnack downstairs, so you'll know it'll be good (look for their reviews).. I think I'm just going to host a random meeting now just to come back and eat.

I'm a fan of the daycare at St. Stephen's near Kensington. In fact, when dropping the kids off, I'm…read moretempted to try and blend in with them and sit down for the communal breakfast. The cooks have been highly regarded with their consistent menu selections and portions. No one goes away hungry. And on PA days and holidays, St. Stephen's is the place to hang with friends with the excellent and competent staff going out of their way to provide fun activities with games, guest appearances, trips to the market, cooking activities with scrumptious and fun food projects, and good times! You can't go wrong with St. Stephen's.

This is a large thrift store right at the intersection of Warden and Eglinton in the same plaza as…read morethe Merchant's Flea Market. The parking lot was quite busy and a bit chaotic when I went. The donation area is on the south side and just to the right of the entrance. When dropping off items, the staff will ask if you want a 20% off coupon. The store is large with two main sections. Housewares, furniture, electronics, books, vinyl records, and CDs at the front. Then there is children's, men's, and women's clothing. Even further into the store, there is more women's clothing. Prices are very reasonable, and the items are generally in good condition. At the Kennedy store, the electronic section has power bars to test if the electronic items work. I didn't see it at this location. Glass display cases near the front have designer brand items like purses and high-heeled shoes.

I recently visited The Salvation Army Thrift Store at 1921 Eglinton Ave E (Unit 7) in Scarborough,…read moreand I was pleasantly surprised by the variety and organization of the store. The layout is easy to navigate, with clearly marked sections for clothing, housewares, books, and electronics. Inventory changes frequently, so it's worth checking back often. Ms. Zeta were courteous and helpful, though service can vary depending who is attending you at the store. Prices are generally fair, especially for clothing and small household items, though some customers might find certain items a bit overpriced compared to other thrift stores. I appreciated Zeta when I asked for a discount and she gave me a coupon that had a 20% discount for first time buyer. I was happy and appreciated her for this and it made my decision so much easier. Overall, Zeta should be recognized for her great customer service and for managing the sale appropriately making my decision to buy the two items easier with the discount. Robert N. Cell: (416) 505-1889