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Last week it was my honor to spend time with a former Chief Justice for the State of Michigan, Conrad Mallett. Justice Mallett spoke with high regard of the impact the YMCA had on his personal life while growing up in Detroit. He mentioned programming and in particular, how programming at the Y is special.…
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Today YMCA staff were able to show our Advocacy Board what our expansion downstairs will look like! Almost 15 years ago, staff and volunteers were getting ready to open the Carls Family YMCA to offer community programs that were designed to meet our community’s needs: a place to gather for events and to share activities.…
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We are so excited for construction to begin at the Carls Family YMCA! Today we broke out the hard hats and construction tape to get ready. Stop by and ask our staff about our exciting plans to provide more space, more classes, and more opportunities for our community. Some of the major upgrades to Carls YMCA…
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By Sharon Peterson, Mission Resources Director at the Carls Family YMCA This past Thursday, 22 Veterans went to Lansing to take part in a special ceremony spearheaded by Senate Majority Floor Leader Mike Kowall. This event was a Welcome & Thank You Celebration for Michigan Vietnam Era Veterans and their families. There were people on…
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Meet Camp Ohiyesa’s two newest residents: Percy and Louie the alpacas. They are 8 and 2 years old, and we’re so excited to get to know them. Stop on by YMCA Camp Ohiyesa this fall to say hi! A special thank you to AJ Alpaca Farm in Holly for making this possible.
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The Farmington Family YMCA celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Tuesday, May 12. Sponsored by Botsford Hospital, the event brought together key individuals in the community to reminisce about the Y’s past half century of service, as well as announce current and future initiatives. Laura Perlowski, the current Executive Director of the Farmington Y, explained that…
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Tuxedo & Tennis Shoes: Detroit Achievers Awards July 11, 2015 | 5:30 pm at the Boll Family YMCA theatre 1401 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226 Y Detroit Achievers are professionals who volunteer as role models for Detroit youth. Throughout the service year, Achievers demonstrate the benefits of hard work, service, professionalism, integrity, educational achievement and community…
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By Sharon Peterson, Mission Resources Director at the Carls Family YMCA I would like to tell you about my friend Bert. Bert is 87 years old. I first met Bert when we opened our full facility, 13 years ago this May. He was a board member. The first campaign I ever worked on, Bert was…