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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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Climb 3,922 stairs—the same as Hawaii’s epic Stairway to Heaven. Join YMCA Haiku Stair Climb Challenge on the YMCA Detroit app now and rise to the occasion!
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Hello, 2025 YMCA Summer Day Camp Staff: We are delighted to share the winner of our first-ever Best Summer Job Ever Social Media Challenge. Would you like to win a $100 gift card? We are excited to share with you another Social Media recruitment challenge. YMCA Best Summer Job Social Ever Media Challenge Phase II…
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The City of Birmingham is exploring plans for a new Community and Senior Center that could include YMCA space and programs. Now is the time to get involved! Visit the City’s project page to see the latest updates and design concepts:https://www.bhamgov.org/residents/senior_recreation_center.php You can share your input by: Your voice matters—help shape what comes next for…
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What a fun few weeks it has been! Pat yourself on the back and celebrate all your hard work. The step counts are in and the results are as follows: March to Amalie Arena- Member Top 100 Congratulations to Nick for winning the month of membership and completing the 277-mile challenge! Rank Name Completion Date…
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It is the end of week two, and the results are in! Did your steps land you on the leaderboard this week? There are only a few days left. Keep up the great work, and finish these challenges on a strong note! March to the Alamodome- Member Leaderboard Rank Name Completion Date Branch 1 Nick…
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The challenge is on! Get those steps in and compete to win a month of membership or prizes in your branch. See the leaderboard below for the first week’s top 100 participants divided into our members and staff. March to the Alamodome- 79 Miles Rank Name Completion Date Branch 1 Nick Insley Completed at 07:46…
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Stay Informed on the Birmingham Community Center Project! Birmingham Family YMCA Members, stay up to date on the latest developments regarding the Birmingham Community Center project! Check out page 3 of the City of Birmingham’s Around Town e-Newsletter for key updates and important information.
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Dear Birmingham Family YMCA Members, We’re excited to share the latest positive developments in Birmingham’s new Community and Senior Center project. This initiative, created to benefit our entire community through collaborative efforts among local partners- including the YMCA, is moving forward with renewed energy and a progressively refined vision that keeps us on track. Project…
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Join our YMCA Detroit March App Challenges and compete to stay active while you cheer on your favorite teams.
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Birmingham Family YMCA Members, Join us for an Interactive Visioning Workshop on Monday, February 10, at 5:30 p.m. at Birmingham City Hall (151 Martin Street) to help shape the future of the proposed Birmingham Community & Senior Center—a facility that may include YMCA operations alongside Next senior services. This workshop, hosted by the Birmingham City…
