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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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The budget recently passed by the Michigan House eliminates dedicated funding for Out-of-School Time (OST) programs under Section 32N—a change that would force the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit to scale back or cut vital services working families depend on to keep kids safe, supported, and learning.
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Birmingham Family YMCA Updates: As promised we are keeping you informed about the future of the Birmingham Family YMCA. While our recent discussions with the City of Birmingham and Next have been collaborative, shared facility arrangements at 400 E. Lincoln will not move forward at this time. We are now looking at other ways the…
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Join the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit to celebrate Welcoming Week, an opportunity for neighbors to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community from September 12-21, 2025.
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His innovative approach revolutionized how swimming was taught by focusing on group instruction rather than one-on-one lessons, allowing for greater accessibility and efficiency. By introducing the rhythmic breathing technique and prioritizing the crawl stroke (instead of the more difficult breaststroke), Corsan made swimming more approachable, especially for beginners. Corsan’s work at the Detroit YMCA set…
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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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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…
