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  • We’re Training the Future Leaders Here at the YMCA

      We recently took a contingent of future leaders from Detroit to the Youth in Government conference in Washington, D.C.  Our staff member, Kiylise Crutchfield blogged at the Skillman Foundation website about the experience. Check out our star, Da Vante Cole from Cody, a future leader of our country.  He’s front and center in the…

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    Walking the Walk

    This past year has been one for the records. We have made some structural changes that are presenting our staff with opportunities to do things in new and creative ways with fewer resources. Folks at the Y understand that “creative” in fact means “with less resources”. We continue to do great work for our communities…

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  • Health and Wellness…2016

    Basketball Weightlifting Do these create memories for you?  Is this the Y? Let me introduce you to some new programs: Blood Pressure Management  An evidence based program that may lower blood pressure and combines personalized support from a Healthy Heart Ambassador with nutritional education. Moving for Better Balance  The principles and movements of Tai Chi…

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  • Ethical, Professional, Consistent and Safe

    Last week it was my honor to spend time with a former Chief Justice for the State of Michigan, Conrad Mallett. Justice Mallett spoke with high regard of the impact the YMCA had on his personal life while growing up in Detroit. He mentioned programming and in particular, how programming at the Y is special.…

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    We Give Hope

    As CEO, I’m often asked to provide an abridged statement on the impact of what we accomplish at the Y. Everyone wants the 30 minute “elevator speech”, tough to do when we do so much for so many.  So let’s talk about kids in Detroit and let’s talk 2016…. Through our Detroit Swims initiative, we taught…

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    Fresh Basket Impact Update

    During this season of giving, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit continues to focus on building better communities and a better us. For the past 3 years the YMCA’s Healthy Living and Life Skills branch has provided fresh holiday baskets with a handwritten holiday card to families in need within our communities. The purpose of the…

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    Nutritious Holidays Start Here-Fresh Baskets 2016

    “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’ 3rd Annual Fresh Basket Program. Thanksgiving…

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    Y Arts Rockin’ Art Bash Featured in Detroit News

    Y Arts, the arts and humanities branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, is hosting the Rockin’ Art Bash on Nov. 26. The benefit will include a screening of “Louder Than Love — The Grande Ballroom Story,” an Emmy-winning documentary produced by Detroit native Tony D’Annunzio. The film focuses on the 1960s Detroit rock scene…

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    Sam Bernstein Law Firm Supports Detroit Swims Program for Second Year

    To support Detroit youth, The Sam Bernstein Law Firm has provided funding for a second year to the “Detroit Swims” program run by YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit. Support from The Sam Bernstein Law Firm is helping the YMCA reach its goal of teaching 1,500 children to swim each year that would not otherwise have the…

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    Y Arts Rockin’ Art Bash Featured in Model D

    There’s lots of good reasons to attend a fundraiser for Y Arts, the arts and humanities branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit. Of course, it’s an opportunity to support an important arts organization. But if that’s not enough of an incentive, this year’s theme, “Y Arts’ Rockin’ Art Bash,” promises to be a thrill…

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