Tag: Belonging

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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Ariel

April 7, 2022
Social Responsibility

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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Ariel

April 5, 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
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Join us for the South Oakland Family YMCA Grand Reopening Celebration

We’re excited to welcome everyone to the South Oakland Family YMCA Grand Reopening to celebrate our continued commitment to our community and showcase the renovation of the YMCA.
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admin

February 2, 2022
Healthy Living / Youth Development

Join us for Halloween at the Y

Join us for a spooktacular night of fortune telling, not-so-scary stories, healthy treats, obstacle courses, haunted locker rooms, games, crafts and more! All the Halloween fun is centered around family togetherness and health-centered activities. Halloween at the Y is a great way for families who are new to the Y to get to know our
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admin

September 27, 2018
Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Breaking the Cycle, Changing Perceptions

“I have recently become involved at the Carls Family YMCA located in Milford and want to share something about my experience with you. I guard my time for charitable endeavors, devoting the vast majority of it to Rotary. That has certainly served me well, as I think it has drastically changed my life for the
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admin

May 13, 2016
Healthy Living / Press / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Help us raise $100,000 for our cause

We’re so excited to announce that this year we’re a part of the Art Van Charity Challenge! It’s a fundraising campaign launched by Art Van Furniture benefiting organizations supporting children, health and human services in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. It starts on May 18th at 12pm ET and a total of $300,000 will be
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admin

May 12, 2016
Healthy Living

Be Moved By the Deep River Choir

The Deep River Choir, housed at the Boll Family YMCA, carry on and honor Detroit’s tradition of excellence in gospel music while mixing in blues, pop, a capella, and more. They are not large in number, but strong in spirit.
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Amy Kuras

September 21, 2013