Program Category: Community Initiatives
Community Initiative programs address critical needs in Southeast Michigan.
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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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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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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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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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YMCA of the USA is calling on students in grades 9-12 across the country to propose a Changemakers Project that addresses a critical issue or need in their communities.
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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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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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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.
