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Y Story Update: the Redic Family

Over the years, the Redic family has become part of the family at the Farmington Family YMCA. Braeden, now 7; Simone, 10; and Micah, 12; have been coming to Camp Riley through at Farmington Family YMCA for years. One of Braeden and Micah’s favorite activities during the week is kickball, during Free Choice Monday. Though…

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August 9, 2018

Y on the Fly program featured in the Michigan Chronicle

Read the full article here. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit’s Y on the Fly program is a mobile YMCA that brings games, activities, and healthy meals to kids all over Metro Detroit. Learn more about Y on the Fly.

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August 3, 2018

Livonia Family YMCA / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

How North Brothers Ford helps build a better US

North Brothers Ford, located in Westland, Michigan is no stranger to the Y, and no stranger to connecting with kids. The organization has been a longtime supporter of the Livonia Family YMCA and this year is no exception. North Brothers Ford made a contribution that will have a significant impact on YMCA camp kids in…

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May 10, 2018

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

Round up your purchase at Macy’s to support Summer Day Camp!

The Y is proud to partner with Macy’s this May in an exciting donation campaign to provide Y camp scholarships to kids. From May 1 – 22, customers at all Macy’s stores will have the opportunity to support Y summer camp scholarships for kids by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar (up to…

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May 4, 2018

Livonia Family YMCA / Youth Development

Livonia YMCA Inclusion Summer Day Camp

Last summer we had a camper, Alex (age 7), who was originally enrolled in Day Camp. After a few days, it was clear Alex was struggling to be in a large group setting and he was sent home several times. We really wanted him to stay in camp and after meeting with his grandparents, we…

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February 20, 2018

News / Press / Social Responsibility / Youth Development

Downriver YMCA Summer Day Camp featured in the News Herald

Summer Day Camp and summer meals at the Y helps make sure that every kid has the #BestSummerEver Read more…

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August 7, 2017

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

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

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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May 12, 2016

Social Responsibility

#YimGivingTuesday

By Elizabeth King Social Responsibilty Manager of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit The holiday season is upon us and for many that means Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas shopping, all in the name of giving of course. What you may be less familiar with is #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday was founded in 2012 by the 92nd…

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November 13, 2015

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