• On June 6, the YMCA marks 178 years as a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through programs and services designed to foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Explore five past notable events and achievements that demonstrate the Y’s commitment to the communities it serves.

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  • May Drawing Winner: Kara Walker Congrats to Kara, a valued member of the Carls Family YMCA, and the winner of our May drawing. Keep up the great work! Everyone who logged 600 minutes or more in April was entered into the drawing, and there will be a drawing every month. YMCA Branch Name Birmingham Family…

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  • William and Marie Carls were instrumental in establishing the William and Marie Carls Family YMCA. Learn more about the history of William Carls and his commitment to benefitting his community and country…

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  • Urban sprawl had not yet begun to reach the Milford area in the 1970s, yet for the 4,600 people living in the Village alone, there was a substantial demand for family recreation. A YMCA was in need. The nearest YMCA was in Farmington Hills (the Farmington Family YMCA), which at that time operated from an…

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  • As temperatures rise, kids want to cool off, whether that is in home pools, ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, or oceans. And that means the risk of drowning is as prevalent as ever. With National Water Safety Month in May, now is the time for parents and caregivers to reinforce the importance of equipping their kids…

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  • April Drawing Winner: Catherine Gibbons Congrats to Catherine, a valued member of the South Oakland YMCA, and the winner of our April drawing. Keep up the great work! Everyone who logged 600 minutes or more in April was entered into the drawing, and there will be a drawing every month. YMCA Branch Name Birmingham Family…

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  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We sat down with one of our Youth Learning Center Program Directors, Lauren Savage to discuss mental health among youth. Lauren supports mental wellbeing and behavior management in our programs. 1. Tell us about your Y-story… My Y story began in 2014 as a day camp counselor. My friends…

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  • Join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Carls Family YMCA with a block party and more fun for the whole family!

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  • As we wrap up child abuse prevention month, we would like to say thank you for committing alongside us to child protection. It was a monumental month of awareness, but remember that prevention does not end in April! Child sexual abuse prevention is a year-round commitment to child safety, in which we all have the…

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  • During these Five Days of Action, we would like to introduce you to the foundational habits of child sexual abuse prevention—KNOW. SEE. RESPOND. When put into practice, they help us create safer environments for children to grow and learn.  KNOW: Knowing about child sexual abuse can help us better understand what to look for and…

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