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Project Stuff a Backpack Shoulders School Supply Costs

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, as well as its generous members, is stepping forward to help families deal with the challenge of equipping their children for the new school year. At each Y location, they’ve been spending the month of August collecting donations of new backpacks, lunchboxes, and school supplies like crayons and notebooks from…

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Amy Kuras

August 30, 2012

Social Responsibility

Exhibit Sheds Light on Street People

An exhibit of photographer Bruce Giffin’s portraits of street people is hanging in the lobby of the Boll Family YMCA through the month of August. The work won Giffin the 2011 Kresge Arts Fellowship, and this will be the last time it is on display in one place.

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Amy Kuras

August 16, 2012

Social Responsibility

Friends Come Together to Help Y

A group of 20- and 30-year old young men are bringing energy, attention and fundraising support to the South Oakland YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign.

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Amy Kuras

August 3, 2012

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Shopping Days to Benefit Swim Program

Shoppers can enjoy high-end retail in downtown Detroit and benefit the Detroit Swims Urban Swim Initiative, thanks to the Somerset Collection’s CityLoft and Downtown Detroit Days event this weekend. Five percent of sales from the weekend event will go toward the YMCA’s goal of ensuring water survival skills for all children in Detroit.

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Amy Kuras

July 24, 2012

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Camp Phoenix is More Than Summer School

Kids in challenging situations in Detroit, Pontiac and Flint have so much fun they don’t realize they’re learning at the YMCA’s Camp Phoenix. And the camp doesn’t just serve the kids; it involves the whole family as well.

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Amy Kuras

July 19, 2012

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Fresh Eyes Program Gives a Hand Up

More than 50 youth ages 18-21 gained job skills and, most importantly, a renewed sense of confidence through the Y’s Fresh Eyes program which concluded this week.

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Amy Kuras

June 29, 2012

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility

Community Runs for One of Their Own

When Farmington Hills YMCA trainer Rose Cipriano’s family was visited by unimaginable tragedy, her friends rallied. In just five weeks they created the Run For Rose, which raised money for a trust for her children and gave a grieving community a way to help their friend while she heals.

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Amy Kuras

June 13, 2012

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Downriver Run Racks Up The Years

For more than 35 years, runners have been gathering to run along the shore in Wyandotte to support the Downriver Y.

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Amy Kuras

June 1, 2012

Livonia Family YMCA / Social Responsibility

A Lifetime of Helping Others

Phil Lawicki’s volunteer service at the Livonia YMCA is just one part of his service-oriented life. He has been helping is parents care for his sister, who has severe cerebral palsy, since his early teens. But when Y staff thank him for his dedication, he thanks them.

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Amy Kuras

June 1, 2012

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Y Achievers Alum Sets Shining Example

Demetrious Broughton was just another kid from the east side — until he found the Minority Achievers program at the Y that helped set him on a path to success. Now, he mentors kids just like him at the Y Future Professionals program.

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Amy Kuras

May 21, 2012

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