Location Term: Metro Youth YMCA

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Child Abuse Prevention Month: 5 Days of Action

During these Five Days of Action, we would like to introduce you to the foundational habits of child sexual abuse prevention—KNOW. SEE. RESPOND. When put into practice, they help us create safer environments for children to grow and learn. KNOW: Knowing about child sexual abuse can help us better understand what to look for and…
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Jackie Kippen

April 18, 2022
Social Responsibility

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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Ariel

April 14, 2022
Social Responsibility

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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Posted by
Ariel

April 7, 2022
Social Responsibility

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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Ariel

April 1, 2022
Social Responsibility / Youth Development

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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Posted by
Latitia McCree

June 7, 2021
Social Responsibility

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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Posted by
Latitia McCree

February 25, 2021
Youth Development

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

February 7, 2021
Youth Development

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

October 2, 2020
Social Responsibility

You Count: Take the Census Today

Did you know…the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is an official census community engagement partner? 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 funds get allocated to our region…
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Posted by
Latitia McCree

April 16, 2020
Y Careerwise – Youth Employment

In Partnership with Grow Detroit’s Young Talent, Summer Youth Employment at the Y provides relevant learning opportunities that help young adults ages 14-24 build basic work skills and with develop career plans.
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admin

January 3, 2020