Tag: Community Impact

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Michigan’s Proposed Budget Puts YMCA After-School and Summer Programs at Risk

The budget recently passed by the Michigan House eliminates dedicated funding for Out-of-School Time (OST) programs under Section 32N—a change that would force the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit to scale back or cut vital services working families depend on to keep kids safe, supported, and learning.
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August 28, 2025
Press / Social Responsibility

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit awarded AmFund Golden Pear Grant

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit was among the organizations selected for an unrestricted grant in the amount of $10,000 from the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund).
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December 8, 2022
Social Responsibility

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month

PRIDE Month is an opportunity for the Y Movement to bring greater awareness and education about accepting others and bringing the Y’s Mission to life by moving beyond tolerance to acceptance of LGBTQ+ staff, members, and the communities they serve. Everyone deserves to learn, grow and thrive at the Y.
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June 13, 2022
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility

We’re grateful for our Fresh Baskets supporters!

As a direct result of the generosity of organizations and individuals, 1,200 individuals enjoyed a holiday feast with their closest loved ones this holiday season. We are grateful to everyone who supported our efforts to help make sure everyone could enjoy food, tradition, and togetherness.
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November 26, 2021
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

2018 Impact Report

The Y is now…as it has always been…a place of possibility and promise for all. Every day, in metro Detroit the Y supports kids, adults,seniors and families with programs that protect, teach, connect, heal, nourish and encourage. Everything we do helps communities and the “us” who live in them to thrive. We’re fortunate to have…
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April 2, 2019
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

2017 Impact Report

As a resident of metro Detroit you know our community is resilient. We are a loving, diverse community of varied ages, genders, ethnicities, backgrounds and challenges. We also share in common goals and believe in the potential of every child and family. We enable our children to overcome learning gaps, nurture our teens to thrive…
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March 20, 2018
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Fresh Basket Impact Update

During this season of giving, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit continues to focus on building better communities and a better us. For the past 3 years the YMCA’s Healthy Living and Life Skills branch has provided fresh holiday baskets with a handwritten holiday card to families in need within our communities. The purpose of the…
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December 8, 2016
Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Summer Camp Impact Report

Discovering potential every day At the Y we believe that every kid is full of potential just waiting to be unleashed! We also believe that summer camp is one of the greatest places to discover this. Here’s just a few of the reasons why: Personal Development – Camp helps kids physically, socially and emotionally. Exploration…
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September 22, 2016
News Coverage / Press / Youth Development

Margaret Edwartowski featured in today’s Detroit Free Press

“It’s amazing to see something that is intended to bring joy,” she says of the Detroit Creativity Project. “A lot of these kids we serve have a lot of challenges in their daily life. A class (that has a) by-product of (making) you laugh can be kind of a godsend.” -Margaret Edwartowski, Y Arts Executive…
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August 9, 2016
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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May 13, 2016