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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

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Members Are Ambassadors for Y

YMCA members are so passionate about the Y’s cause that they use their own time to raise funds. Bert Weening, who has helped send countless kids to camp over the years, uses a walker and is 86 years old, but it doesn’t stop him from raising funds at local businesses near Carls Family YMCA.

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Amy Kuras

April 18, 2014

Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Strong Kids Campaign Smashes Goal

Thanks to generous donors, the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign came in well over its goal and hit a four-year high in dollars raised. But beyond the numbers are people who are helped by the campaign; families, children and seniors who are able to be part of the YMCA. Here’s just one of their stories.

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Amy Kuras

July 20, 2013

Healthy Living

Y Throws Caregiver A Lifeline

Caring for a sick spouse can be a huge source of stress and lead to health issues for the caregiver that put their own well-being in danger. But for one husband and wife team, the Y has been a place where they can get healthier, and where they themselves can feel cared for due to…

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Amy Kuras

January 5, 2013

Healthy Living / Social Responsibility

Y Is the Place for Mom and Daughters

Gloria Fauer and her daughters, Chamra and Corie, have gotten control of their health through their Y scholarship that allows them to swim and work out; both girls have lost a significant amount of weight. But even more than the health benefits, the caring and acceptance they have found at the Y had made a…

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Amy Kuras

November 10, 2012

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

Healthy Living

Exercise Instructor Goes from Wheelchair to Water

Anyone who has spent some time at the South Oakland YMCA has more than likely seen Pam running water exercise classes. But many people may not know the story of how the Y has affected her life. Once unable to get around without a wheelchair, she’s now leading water exercise classes and can walk on…

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Amy Kuras

March 6, 2012

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Breaking the Cycle, Changing Perceptions

Members Are Ambassadors for Y

Strong Kids Campaign Smashes Goal

Y Throws Caregiver A Lifeline

Y Is the Place for Mom and Daughters

Single Mom Gets a Sanity Break

Exercise Instructor Goes from Wheelchair to Water