child care Archives - YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

The Y collaborates with CATCH to combat obesity and improve child health

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit today announced that it will collaborate with the CATCH Global Foundation to bring evidence-based CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) programming to all 35 YMCA Afterschool sites in Metro Detroit. The project is part of a Michigan statewide effort involving the State Alliance of Michigan YMCAs and the Michigan Department…

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Meagan Scaringe

October 14, 2015

Lakeshore Family YMCA / Social Responsibility

I-Rise Families Walk for Warmth

Families who participate in the I-Rise family empowerment program at the Boll, Farmington, Lakeshore and Downriver branches joined forces to raise money for families who are struggling. A team of 12 walkers participated in the Wayne Metro Community Action Agency’s annual “Walk for Warmth” at Ford Field. They raised more than $125 to help families…

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Amy Kuras

March 21, 2014

Social Responsibility

Farmington Y Kicks Off Campaign

The Farmington YMCA is kicking off the Annual Campaign Thursday with the Power of the Y breakfast, which shows the community how they change lives for the better every day. The Annual Campaign provides scholarships to people who otherwise couldn’t afford to participate in Y programs.

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Amy Kuras

February 26, 2014

Healthy Living / Lakeshore Family YMCA / Livonia Family YMCA / North Oakland Family YMCA / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Top 10 (+1) Reasons To Join The Y

Lots of people are brimming with excitement over newly made New Year’s Resolutions to get fit, lose weight, or try a new activity. And your local Metro Detroit YMCA branch is perfect for that, for a whole host of reasons beyond simply its pristine pools and modern workout equipment. Here’s a by-no-means comprehensive list. 1)…

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Amy Kuras

January 3, 2014

Lakeshore Family YMCA / Youth Development

Food Program Helps Families, Kids

A new food program at the childcare center at the Lakeshore Family YMCA provides nutritious hot lunches, as well as breakfast and snacks, for about 45 kids every day.

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Amy Kuras

October 19, 2013

Lakeshore Family YMCA / Social Responsibility

Familes Plant Trees, Give Back

Thanks to a group of families from the I Rise-Family Empowerment Program, a Detroit neighborhood now has several new trees to enjoy, and the families themselves have the satisfaction of making the community a more pleasant place to be. The tree planting happened through a community service even with the Greening of Detroit.

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Amy Kuras

October 12, 2013

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility

Single Mom Gets a Sanity Break

Single mom Kristen Kaszeta knew she needed to find a way to get some “alone time” in her busy days that would be affordable and benefit both her and her young daughter. They both found what they needed at the Y.

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Amy Kuras

April 26, 2012

Tag: child care

The Y collaborates with CATCH to combat obesity and improve child health

I-Rise Families Walk for Warmth

Farmington Y Kicks Off Campaign

Top 10 (+1) Reasons To Join The Y

Food Program Helps Families, Kids

Familes Plant Trees, Give Back

Single Mom Gets a Sanity Break