Category: Social Responsibility
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As a direct result of the generosity of organizations and individuals, 1,200 individuals enjoyed a holiday feast with their closest loved ones this holiday season. We are grateful to everyone who supported our efforts to help make sure everyone could enjoy food, tradition, and togetherness.
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Making Everyday Better Though Volunteering As the holidays quickly approach we reflect on gratitude and all that we have in our lives to be grateful for! At the Y we are grateful for all our volunteers and the magnificent work that you do! What are you grateful for? Volunteer Spotlight We had a spooktacular Halloween…
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Making Everyday Better Though Volunteering This fall the Y is impacting the community more than ever! Our volunteers are vital to the crucial community work we do. This fall 221 volunteers are registered to support programs ranging from coaching soccer to giving out lunches to seniors. Volunteer Spotlight In Collaboration with Partnership for a…
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Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman was a respected leader among Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. His mission in life was to educate others about the lifestyle of Native people, preserve traditions and culture through sharing it with all he encountered. Dr. Charles Eastman affectionately known as Ohiyesa was a social justice advocate ahead of his time. Through…
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Making Everyday Better Though Volunteering In June of 2021, the YMCA of metro Detroit launched a rejuvenated volunteer program. Although we launched the new program officially in June. Many of our volunteers have been giving their time long before then. What was the biggest difference? How we register volunteers and how we keep track of…
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The Southgate Fun and Fitness Center a.k.a. the Downriver Family YMCA branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit was first established in Wyandotte on January 7, 1941 organized by W.F. Newell. Before we review the location history of this YMCA let’s share how the YMCA has benefitted the residents of the downriver community. Did you…
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Click Photo to See Video The YMCA of Metro Detroit is participating in the Five Days of Action, June 7-11, 2021. The Five Days of Action is a week designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The Y encourages adults and organizations to join in marking…
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