Category: Social Responsibility
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YMCA provides Free Grab n’ Go Meals
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Today we are excited to share how your support helps the YMCA help others, make every day better. Consider making a special donation today and or asking family and friends to Give to the YMCA. Did you know despite the YMCA being closed for over 6 months in 2020 that thanks to our members, donors,…
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Yes, common everyday items, like the hairbrush and the fountain pen were invented by African Americans. Check the Scholastic.com website for some engaging learning opportunities for people of all ages to explore and learn about inventions created by African Americans that have shaped our world. Photos and information below are from Scholastic.com
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YMCA Staff across the globe commit to being an anti-racist organization and honor Black History Month in a show of solidarity by wearing black on February 26, 2021 in addition to hosting a virtual town hall: Register to attend the Unlearning Systemic Racism townhall on Feb. 24 11am – 2pm CST. The Y’s African American…
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We invite you to follow Y Arts on Facebook or Twitter today. In celebration of African American History Month Y Arts has partnered with Trinity Films to share short films as part of a lunch time educational series during the month of February. The series began February 8 and will continue through February 17 daily…
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The 2021 January Better Meter is a snapshot of the YMCA’s efforts in partnership with a host of donors, members, partners, staff and volunteers to help Metropolitan Detroit children and families make every day better.
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February is packed with opportunities to learn, love, and live. Learn – African History Month gives us an opportunity to learn about the many contributions African Americans have given society. This occasion was started in 1925 as the brainchild of Carter G. Woodson. Learn more here: https://africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/about/ Love – Valentines Day beckons us to let…
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is truly grateful to MacKenzie Scott for donating a transformational gift of ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) to support our YMCA’s efforts to be a vital partner in developing thriving communities that help Metropolitan Detroit children and families. The YMCA was one of 384 organizations, which included 43 YMCA associations from…
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https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/partnering-locally/detroit-mi.html#fbid=VV3tSahz2wj Twenty (20) families were adopted benefitting eighty (80) lives, of various racial and ethnic descent, from across the tri-county area. Fifty-eight (58) were children and twenty-two, (22) were their caregivers. One family was living in their car. Two families lost everything in a fire. Most families were experiencing economic hardships related to COVID-19 such…
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Happy HolidaysLowes in partnership with the YMCA is giving away 82 pre:lighted Christmas Trees.Limited quantities will be given away on a first come first serve basis. One tree per household.Pickup and delivery is the recipient’s responsibility; there will be no holds. Distribution ScheduleSouth Oakland Family YMCA 1016 W. Eleven Mile, Royal Oak MI 48067 (…
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