Tag: Strong Kids Campaign

Social Responsibility

Birmingham Comedy Night Aids Strong Kids

Have fun, laugh and help the Strong Kids Campaign of the Birmingham YMCA at their third annual Comedy Slam to benefit scholarships for kids and families in need.
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Amy Kuras

October 4, 2012
Social Responsibility

Friends Come Together to Help Y

A group of 20- and 30-year old young men are bringing energy, attention and fundraising support to the South Oakland YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign.
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Amy Kuras

August 3, 2012
Healthy Living / Youth Development

Mom Puts Trust in Y

Jessica Mukavetz’s family has faced more than their share of challenges over the last few years. Thanks to the Carls Family YMCA’s caring staff and a scholarship from the Strong Kids Campaign, the Y has given them all a place to have fun and some much-neededpeace of mind amidst their challenges.
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Amy Kuras

May 6, 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
Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Lemonade Stand Helps Kids Enjoy the Y

A donation bucket for the Strong kids Campaign at the South Oakland Y encouraged 11-year-old Josie Marzorati to do something to raise money for the campaign, After some brainstorming, she came up with a lemonade stand, and Y staff jumped in to help make her vision a reality. She’s since raised more than $600 for…
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Amy Kuras

April 13, 2012
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Creativity Aids Strong Kids Campaign

Staff at the South Oakland Y have come up with all kinds of creative ways to generate funds for the Strong Kids Campaign. From Zumba parties to a friendly competition between aquatics instructors, innovative fundraising ideas bring in dollars that support the Y’s mission and allow everyone to experience the fun and friendship at the…
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Amy Kuras

March 23, 2012
Healthy Living / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

What You Don’t Know About the Strong Kids Campaign

You might see signs around your Y for the Strong Kids Campaign — you might have even written a check. But how much do you really know about what the Strong Kids Campaign does?
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Amy Kuras

March 2, 2012
North Oakland Family YMCA / Social Responsibility

Y Helps Mom In Recovery

When someone hits rock bottom, the thing they need most is someone to help pull them up. Donna, a recovering addict, found that at the Y.
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Amy Kuras

March 2, 2012
Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Lifeguard Buoys The Strong Kids Campaign

Macomb Township YMCA lifeguard Chelsea Cheek donates money from her paycheck to the Strong Kids Campaign. And she goes above and beyond, raising funds through various community events — all this on top of another part-time job and a full class load at the University of Detroit Mercy.
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Posted by
Amy Kuras

February 16, 2012