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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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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: The Y’s African American CEOs are excited to share the lineup of powerhouse speakers participating in next week’s virtual town…
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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 about African History Month here. Love – Valentines Day beckons…
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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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