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Ukraine YMCAs – Hope In Midst of Crisis

Please help us help others. Please contribute to our YMCA’s Ukrainian Crisis Relief today. Learn more about Ukraine YMCAs through the eyes of a volunteer or check out their website. State of Emergency As of February 24, 2022, Russian Armed Forces have attacked several cities in Ukraine according to major news outlets: Enduring Social Responsibility
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Latitia McCree

February 24, 2022
Healthy Living

Y170 Challenge: January Recap

January Winners Last month 256 challengers met their January goal by logging 600+ minutes! All participants that logged 600+ minutes can collect a prize at your local Y’s welcome center! Here are challengers from January with the most minutes logged! Name YMCA Description Mike South Oakland YMCA Mike won the January drawing for a $170
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Jackie Kippen

February 4, 2022
Social Responsibility

Black Owned Business near your Y

This Black History Month we encourage you to support Black Owned Businesses. Stop into one of these businesses near your local YMCA.
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February 4, 2022
Youth Development

Books for Young Readers During Black History Month

We encourage you to share these stories with the young person in your life this Black History Month.
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February 2, 2022
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Join us for the South Oakland Family YMCA Grand Reopening Celebration

We’re excited to welcome everyone to the South Oakland Family YMCA Grand Reopening to celebrate our continued commitment to our community and showcase the renovation of the YMCA.
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February 2, 2022
Social Responsibility

Y Members, visit the Wright Museum in February

n February 2022, The Wright Museum of African American History will offer 250 Complimentary Family Passes to YMCA members to be used once during the month of February to see the exhibition Tutankhamun: Wonderful Things from The Pharaoh’s Tomb.
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January 31, 2022
Social Responsibility / Volunteerism

Commit to Serve

MLK Day January 17, 2022 Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?” As we celebrate 170 years of service to the Metro Detroit area, we invite you to join us in honoring Dr. King’s legacy by committing to serve with us through volunteerism. Volunteering, regardless
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Latitia McCree

January 11, 2022
Healthy Living

Dress to sweat at January FitJam!

FitJam’s a day filled with a variety of popular classes and some new ones—helping you to discover your passion.
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January 6, 2022
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Be Sure in 2022

Your YMCA is committed to helping create healthier communities. As we all live through the numerous variations of the COVID-19 international health epidemic we are asking all our members to Be Sure. Be Safe… Be Understanding… Be a Referral… Begin Exercising
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January 4, 2022
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Celebrate Holidays at the Y in December

There are cool activities throughout the month at our Ys. Decorate ornaments, exercise with a holiday flare, enjoy holiday snacks and so much more!
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December 1, 2021