YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

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  • John W. Copeland Civility Award

    In 2003, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit created the John W. Copeland Civility Award to honor the example of service and leadership of the John W. Copeland. Copeland was a YMCA staff member who led the efforts of integrating the Detroit YMCA’s in the 1960’s. Formerly the Executive Director of the St. Antoine YMCA, the…

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  • The Five Days of Diwali

    Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, notably Newar Buddhists. The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika. This festival is a spiritual awakening in many South Indian cultures and marks the start of the…

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  • Celebrate Welcoming Week

    Join us September 12-17 for Welcoming Week! Welcoming week is a weeklong national celebration that elevates the contributions of immigrants and US born citizens to our countries social fabric. This time allows neighbors to connect, build mutual understanding, and celebrate cultural diversity. Celebrating Welcoming Week is important for the wellbeing of our communities that everyone…

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  • Y 170 Big Block Party

    Join us Saturday, September 10th for the Y170 Big Block Party. We’re celebrating the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit’s 170 years of service with a party not to be missed!

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  • 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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  • DIEG Quarterly

    We are committed to diversity, inclusion, equity and global in all aspects of our YMCA community. Read on to see how our staff engaged our community this quarter. Downriver Family YMCA The Downriver Family YMCA Team sparked conversation on MLK Day with members about their dreams! In honor of MLK Day and our 170th birthday…

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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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