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YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit awarded AmFund Golden Pear Grant

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit was among the organizations selected for an unrestricted grant in the amount of $10,000 from the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund).

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December 8, 2022

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility

2022 Fresh Baskets Impact

As a direct result of the generosity of organizations and individuals, 355 families enjoyed a holiday feast with their closest loved ones this holiday season. Thanksgiving could have been a difficult time for some families this year but because of our Fresh Baskets Project, a foundation of food, tradition, and togetherness continued.

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November 28, 2022

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Holidays at the Y

Enjoy the season with fun holiday activities, treats, crafts, and quality family time at the Y. Holidays at the Y are filled with fun, safe, family friendly events.

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November 21, 2022

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Volunteerism / Youth Development

Winter Programs 2023

When the weather outside is frightful, come to the Y for some fun, safe (warm) indoor fun! Contact your local branch for information. See what’s happening at your local YMCA or click here for all winter offerings! Learn more about Basketball programs, here or register now. Adult Basketball Leagues also available See all family activities…

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October 27, 2022

Social Responsibility / Volunteerism

Remembering Mick Lee, The “Spirit of Camp Nissokone”

Earlier this month, we celebrated the life and legacy of a beloved member of our Camp Nissokone family — Mick Lee. Mick served as our Property Manager at Camp Nissokone in Oscoda from 1993-2018, also helping to oversee the maintenance and facilities at Camp Ohiyesa for much of that time. Mick followed his father, Chuck,…

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October 25, 2022

Social Responsibility

Detroit Hosted 1 of 8 Regional Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experiences

Earlier this month, we hosted one of 8 regional EMLE events in 2022! In collaboration with Greater Grand Rapids YMCA and Ann Arbor YMCA, we created an experience that allowed our network of staff to connect with peers, learn about mentorship, and learn more about our Y movement. This year’s tour shed light on the…

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October 25, 2022

Social Responsibility

The Five Days of Diwali

Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, notably Newar Buddhists. The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika. This festival is a spiritual awakening in many South Indian cultures and marks the start of the…

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October 24, 2022

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Volunteerism / Youth Development

Fall into Family Fun!

We know that quality family time is becoming harder to find! Your local Y is packed with Fall family friendly activities. Whether you come to the Y to do something together or separately there is something for everyone in your family to enjoy! Enhance quality family time at a family fun event! Halloween at the…

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Jackie Kippen

October 5, 2022

Healthy Living / Youth Development

Spooky Fun for Everyone; Halloween At the YMCA.

Halloween at the Y (HAY) 2022 will provide fun safe outdoor activities for children at our YMCAs throughout metropolitan Detroit during October. We also have lots of other Halloween themed programs available for more family fun! Children will enjoy healthy treats, scavenger hunts, crafts and so much more. Activities, dates and times vary by location.…

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Jackie Kippen

October 4, 2022

Healthy Living

Final Y170 Recap!

Grand Prize Drawing Winner: Heidi Dale! Congrats to Heidi, a valued member of the Macomb YMCA, and the winner of our Grand Prize drawing. Heidi won $1,852 (the year the YMCA Detroit was founded) and 1 year membership to the Y! 1st Runner Up: Helen Shingledecker from the Carls Family YMCA! Helen won $1,000 gift…

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Jackie Kippen

October 3, 2022