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Last year our Kila Peeples set a big goal, to learn how to swim. She turned to the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit to help her tackle the mission. Not only was she brave enough to get in the water, but she was generous enough to share her journey with Live in the D, click the…
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Meet Elizabeth! She has been crushing her goals at the Farmington Family YMCA and we are so proud of her! We love hearing about all our members do. Here is her story. “I first joined the Y at the very end of 2018 simply to have a way to get out of the house and be…
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During this holiday season, we’re taking time to reflect and thank people like you who make metro Detroit better one life at a time. As 2019 comes to a close, we know there are a lot of organizations out there that need your support. In your year-end decisions we hope you will consider investing in…
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Happy Member December! To show our appreciation to our amazing members and soon-to-be members, we have some great deals to share! Here is what every branch in our association is offering during the month of December: MEMBERS: Train with a friend! Get 3 personal training sessions for $99 if you bring a friend who is…
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For those who have visited the Birmingham Family YMCA before, you may have ran into Trevor. Trevor has been with Birmingham as a volunteer for a long time and is the most encouraging member we’ve met! Trevor loves to ride the bike when he’s not volunteering his time helping out the Y and encourages others…
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On Veterans Day, Lakeshore Family YMCA hosted a ceremony to acknowledge and honor a longtime member with the National Defense Service medal. George Schulte, a longtime member of Lakeshore Family YMCA, served in the United States Airforce from 1958 to 1960 and was never recognized for his service. Lakeshore Family’s Wellness Coordinator, Mark Losinski, who…
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“A lot of times I feel forgotten. The best part about receiving this basket is being able to connect with someone and know that there are people looking out for me,” Elaine, a Detroit senior who received a bounty of fresh foods during the Healthy Living and Life Skills’ Annual Fresh Basket Program. Thanksgiving is…
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Hadley is one of our Personal Trainers at the Farmington Family YMCA. She started her weight loss journey about 10 years ago when she had reached about 300 pounds. Her doctor informed her that if she didn’t make any changes to her diet and lifestyle, she was going to die at a young age. Shortly…
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Happy Member November! To show our appreciation to our amazing members and soon-to-be members, we have some great deals to share! Here is what every branch in our association is offering during the month of November: MEMBERS: Train with a friend! Get 3 personal training sessions for $99 if you bring a friend who is…