YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

Location Term: Metro Youth YMCA

  • Understanding Juneteenth

    Here at the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, we are committed to understanding diversity, weaving inclusion into everything we do, and celebrating humanity. We recently connected with our neighbors at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to learn all about Juneteenth. We invite you to watch with your family and share with your…

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  • Spotlight on Youth & Mental Health

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We sat down with one of our Youth Learning Center Program Directors, Lauren Savage to discuss mental health among youth. Lauren supports mental wellbeing and behavior management in our programs. 1. Tell us about your Y-story… My Y story began in 2014 as a day camp counselor. My friends…

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  • Arab American Heritage Month

    April is Arab American Heritage Month! We honor the many contributions of Arab Americans to our community. Our friends at the National Museum of Arab American History invite you to visit all month long as they offer FREE admission. Experience and engage with the culture and history of the Arab American community. Learn more about…

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  • Stand for Something: Environmental Justice

    April 21st, we invite you to our 5th Stand for Something community conversation that explores how we can support environmental justice through education, legislation, advocacy, and community.

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  • Understanding Ramadan

    The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is called Ramadan. It is a time of prayer, fasting, and community within the Islamic faith. Devout Muslims around the world will observe Ramadan beginning sundown tonight until May 1. This is a time for deepened connection with God. It is the practice of a spiritual and physical…

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  • Keeping all our children safe: Support 5 Days of Action

    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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    Latitia McCree

  • YMCA Day of Giving March 2, 2021

    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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    Latitia McCree

  • The YMCA has Supported Minority Achievers for 54 Years

    Providing opportunities for minorities, who are often marginalized and challenged to access resources to help them live, healthy, happy, productive lives is not new to the YMCA. In 1967 Quentin Mease at the South Central YMCA in Houston, Texas developed the Black Achievers program and in 1971 financial consultant Dr. Leo B. Marsh at the…

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    Latitia McCree

  • THE METRO YOUTH YMCA Helping Youth Realize Their Potential

    YMCA Achievers Open House Live: at the Boll Family YMCA located at 1401 Broadway Saturday October 3, 2020 at Noon. or Virtually: on Zoom6 pm—Monday, October 5, 2020. YMCA Achievers is a career and college prep program for high school students in grades 9-12. Participants in the YMCA Achievers program are provided opportunities to attend…

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    Latitia McCree

  • You Count: Take the Census Today

    Did you know…the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is an official census community engagement partner? Take your census online today: https://my2020census.gov/ As part of our continued commitment to family and community, we have offered to help get the word out about the importance of taking the census. The census has a direct effect on what federal…

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    Latitia McCree