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  • Do you have a Y story that has changed your life? If a story about the Y has meaning for you and you’re willing to tell it, then we believe it’s worth hearing. Your story—whether it’s about you, the people you know, or an entire community—has the potential to motivate others with real-life tales of

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  • January 8, 2026 Dear Birmingham Family YMCA Member,As promised, we are writing to keep you informed about the future of the Birmingham Family YMCA. We know this update carries difficult news, and we want to share it with care, transparency, and gratitude for the community that has meant so much to all of us. OverviewIn

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  • Parrish Underwood’s Appointment Highlights the Y’s Commitment to Child Abuse Prevention

    Parrish Underwood’s appointment to the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention (Children Trust Michigan) Board of Directors is a reflection of the Y’s commitment to child safety.

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  • Burke Jenkins and Rheanne Suszek

    To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Boll Family YMCA, we’ve gathered 20 honorees: members and staff, donors and volunteers, parents and kids, lifters and learners. Woven together, their stories compose the tapestry that is our Boll Family YMCA community. This is Burke and Rheanne’s story.

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  • Kevin Bolding

    To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Boll Family YMCA, we’ve gathered 20 honorees: members and staff, donors and volunteers, parents and kids, lifters and learners. Woven together, their stories compose the tapestry that is our Boll Family YMCA community. This is Kevin’s Story.

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  • Kristine Mestdagh

    To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Boll Family YMCA, we’ve gathered 20 honorees: members and staff, donors and volunteers, parents and kids, lifters and learners. Woven together, their stories compose the tapestry that is our Boll Family YMCA community. This is Kristine’s story.

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  • Adeeba Muhammad

    To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Boll Family YMCA, we’ve gathered 20 honorees: members and staff, donors and volunteers, parents and kids, lifters and learners. Woven together, their stories compose the tapestry that is our Boll Family YMCA community. This is Adeeba’s Story.

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  • Perry Hughes

    To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Boll Family YMCA, we’ve gathered 20 honorees: members and staff, donors and volunteers, parents and kids, lifters and learners. Woven together, their stories compose the tapestry that is our Boll Family YMCA community. This is Perry’s Story.

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  • Reid Thebault

    To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Boll Family YMCA, we’ve gathered 20 honorees: members and staff, donors and volunteers, parents and kids, lifters and learners. Woven together, their stories compose the tapestry that is our Boll Family YMCA community. This is Reid’s Story.

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  • Kathi Kucharski

    To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Boll Family YMCA, we’ve gathered 20 honorees: members and staff, donors and volunteers, parents and kids, lifters and learners. Woven together, their stories compose the tapestry that is our Boll Family YMCA community. This is Kathi’s story.

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  • Stephan Morgan

    To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Boll Family YMCA, we’ve gathered 20 honorees: members and staff, donors and volunteers, parents and kids, lifters and learners. Woven together, their stories compose the tapestry that is our Boll Family YMCA community. This is Stephan’s Story.

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