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April 18, 2022

Arab American Heritage Month

April is Arab American Heritage Month! We honor the many contributions of Arab Americans to our community. Our friends at the National Museum of Arab American History invite you to visit all month long as they offer FREE admission. Experience and engage with the culture and history of the Arab American community. Learn more about…

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Social Responsibility / Youth Development

April 14, 2022

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Abuse Prevention

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! As part of our commitment to protecting the children in our community, we’re joining youth serving organizations across the country by participating in the Five Days of Action—a week-long campaign, starting Monday April 18th and ending Friday April 22nd, to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and empower and…

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April 11, 2022

Stand for Something: Environmental Justice

April 21st, we invite you to our 5th Stand for Something community conversation that explores how we can support environmental justice through education, legislation, advocacy, and community.

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April 7, 2022

Healthy Living

Y 170 Challenge: March Recap

We’re going strong in month 3 of the Y 170 Challenge.

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April 6, 2022

DIEG Quarterly

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, equity and global in all aspects of our YMCA community. Read on to see how our staff engaged our community this quarter. Downriver Family YMCA The Downriver Family YMCA Team sparked conversation on MLK Day with members about their dreams! In honor of MLK Day and our 170th birthday…

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Social Responsibility / Youth Development

April 5, 2022

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Protecting Children at the Y

During the month of April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) and the importance of communities working together to help families thrive and prevent child maltreatment. This month and throughout the year, the YMCA encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making metro Detroit a better place for children and…

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April 4, 2022

Understanding Ramadan

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is called Ramadan. It is a time of prayer, fasting, and community within the Islamic faith. Devout Muslims around the world will observe Ramadan beginning sundown tonight until May 1. This is a time for deepened connection with God. It is the practice of a spiritual and physical…

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Healthy Living / Youth Development

April 1, 2022

Healthy Kids Day 2022

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit will host Healthy Kids Day events at 7 different location in the Detroit area, find an event near you! Healthy Kids Day events are free and open to the public, you do not need to be a YMCA member.

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