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 […]
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 […]
“It’s amazing to see something that is intended to bring joy,” she says of the Detroit Creativity Project. “A lot of these kids we serve have a lot of challenges in their daily life. A class (that has a) by-product of (making) you laugh can be kind of a godsend.” -Margaret Edwartowski, Y Arts Executive […]
Check out this great article in Model D about Y Media Works!
On February 1st The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit was awarded the highly sought after 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and a commitment to accountability and transparency. As Michigan’s recovery continues and the nonprofit sector continues to grow, gracious donors like you, continue to demand transparency and accountability from the organizations you […]
Our very own Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Services was named one of Crain’s 40 Under 40 for 2015! Michelle Kotas continues to strengthen the financial standing of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit in her role as CFO. She takes on important projects that are critical to the well-being of the […]
On Thursday, August 13, residents, area businesses, organizations and other supporters were honored at the 2015 Power of You luncheon at the Carls Family YMCA. Read the full story here.
Featured on Hometownlife.com With the help of funds donated by the Livonia Kids and Families Foundation, 65 children attended summer camp at the Livonia Family YMCA after summer school let out each day for four weeks, from July 6 to July 30. The Livonia Kids and Families Foundation provided $11,000 to kick off this program […]
Featured on Fox 2 Kym Reed, Group Fitness Coordinator at the Carls Family YMCA, shows Fox 2 viewers some activities that can help alleviate the pain of arthritis, old age and other chronic pains.
As part of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s leadership of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Outside initiative to engage the next generation of outdoor stewards and inspire millions of young adults to play, learn, serve and work in the great outdoors, Shawn Blanchard from Mayor Duggan’s Office joined Kristen Sarri, Principal Deputy Assistant […]