Program Category: Community Initiative

  • Making Waves: How George Corsan’s Vision is Saving Lives Today

    His innovative approach revolutionized how swimming was taught by focusing on group instruction rather than one-on-one lessons, allowing for greater accessibility and efficiency. By introducing the rhythmic breathing technique and prioritizing the crawl stroke (instead of the more difficult breaststroke), Corsan made swimming more approachable, especially for beginners. Corsan’s work at the Detroit YMCA set…

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  • Volunteer Opportunity: GDYT Youth Employment Site Supervisor

    GDYT Youth Employment Internship Site Supervisors Becoming a summer internship site and supervisor requires background clearance, reference checks and training. Youth will can only work once the site supervisor has been cleared, completed the trainings and the worksite has been vetted. Internships are for older youth ages 16-21. Youth are placed at local businesses to…

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  • Volunteer Opportunity: Day of Giving Art Gallery

    As a volunteer, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for attendees, assisting with art displays, and ensuring the event runs smoothly. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a community-focused event that supports our Annual Campaign. If you have additional questions regarding your role as a…

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  • Achievers Champion Celebration Dinner

    Join us for a dinner celebration of this year’s graduating Achievers and Champions on Thursday, June 5th 2025, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House. Dinner will be followed by messages from Y Achievers and My Y and Community Initiative leadership.

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  • Changemakers

    YMCA of the USA is calling on high school students (grades 9-12) in all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico to propose a YMCA Changemakers Project that addresses a critical issue or need in their communities.

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  • Youth in Government

    Michigan Youth in Government (MIYG) allows teens to step into the shoes of policymakers, using hands-on experiences to cultivate skills in public discourse, decision making and civic participation.

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  • Support the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit’s Adopt-a-Family campaign to provide Christmas gifts and a week of groceries for families in need this holiday season.

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  • Y Media Works

    Y Arts’ Y Media Works is a highly engaging youth media production program that has been serving Metro Detroit youth since 2008.

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  • 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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  • YMCA Achievers

    The Teen Achievers program is a career and college prep program for high schoolers that prepares students to succeed in life. Participants are given opportunities to attend college tours, field trips, and workshops focusing on College Prep and Career Planning.

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