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Honoring Dr. Charles “Ohiyesa” Eastman this Indigenous People’s Day

Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman was a respected leader among Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. His mission in life was to educate others about the lifestyle of Native people, preserve traditions and culture through sharing it with all he encountered. Dr. Charles Eastman affectionately known as Ohiyesa was a social justice advocate ahead of his time. Through…

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October 11, 2021

Social Responsibility

A Major Gift with Minor Effort

The IRA charitable rollover allows you to transfer money directly from your IRA to a nonprofit organization. You pay no taxes on the transfer, and your gift counts dollar-for-dollar to support our important work.

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October 6, 2021

Healthy Living / Uncategorized

HAY…

HAY is much more than a friendly hello; it is Halloween At the YMCA. HAY 2021 will provide fun safe outdoor activities for children at our YMCAs throughout metropolitan Detroit the weekend of October 22, 2021. Children will enjoy healthy treats, scavenger hunts, crafts and so much more. Activities and dates and times vary by…

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Latitia McCree

October 1, 2021

Healthy Living / Uncategorized

Good Food For All …For Free At the YMCA. No income, no age, no residency requirements!

The funders of this program would like the ability to send participants surveys about the program. The survey is optional but will help provide valuable information on the program and allow us to continue providing the services. The survey is sent via a text message to your cell phone. At the end of your registration…

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Latitia McCree

September 26, 2021

Girls On The Run

Families “Fall” into the YMCA

This Fall the YMCA has some really cool programs for kids, tweens and teens. Programs and activities include – running, filmmaking, gaming, civics, and leadership. In addition we have some incredible group exercise classes and personal training options for adults to help you stay active and healthy this fall. Our Fall Programs Who: Youth ages…

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Latitia McCree

September 15, 2021

Girls On The Run / Healthy Living / Lakeshore Family YMCA / Social Responsibility / Uncategorized

Voluntarily Awesome

Making Everyday Better Though Volunteering In June of 2021, the YMCA of metro Detroit launched a rejuvenated volunteer program. Although we launched the new program officially in June. Many of our volunteers have been giving their time long before then. What was the biggest difference? How we register volunteers and how we keep track of…

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Jackie Kippen

August 24, 2021

Healthy Living

Member MAYnia Challenge

During the month of May, members had a chance to compete for the top prizes by logging workouts in the YMCA Detroit App. Nearly 200 members stepped up to the challenge and collectively over 3,200 workouts were logged in 31 days!

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Jackie Kippen

June 10, 2021

Social Responsibility

Celebrating 80 Years of Service: The Downriver Family YMCA

The Southgate Fun and Fitness Center a.k.a. the Downriver Family YMCA branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit was first established in Wyandotte on January 7, 1941 organized by W.F. Newell. Before we review the location history of this YMCA let’s share how the YMCA has benefitted the residents of the downriver community. Did you…

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Latitia McCree

June 7, 2021

Social Responsibility

Keeping all our children safe: Support 5 Days of Action

Click Photo to See Video The YMCA of Metro Detroit is participating in the Five Days of Action, June 7-11, 2021. The Five Days of Action is a week designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The Y encourages adults and organizations to join in marking…

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Latitia McCree

June 7, 2021

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