Tag: volunteering
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As a direct result of the generosity of organizations and individuals like you, 425 families enjoyed a holiday feast with their closest loved ones this holiday season. Thanksgiving could have been a difficult time for some families this year but because of our Fresh Baskets Project, a foundation of food, tradition, and togetherness continued.
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The Girls on the Run 5K is a non-competitive race that is designed to be fun and supportive, celebrating the kids who have completed the Girls on the Run and STRIDE programs. The 5K is not timed, and there are no winners or losers. The focus is on the experience of running and completing the…
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Most of the bullying Michigan Teacher of the Year Melody Arabo endured did not happen until she was in middle school, which is why she was shocked when she, as an educator, saw some of her sweetest and brightest students acting as bullies in the third grade. It inspired her to author “Diary of a…
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Girls on the Run is a powerful program that teaches girls important life lessons about confidence and character through running exercises.
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The Carls Family YMCA recently initiated its annual food drive and has accumulated more than 500 pounds of nonperishable items that will benefit two community charities. The food drive kicked off on Thanksgiving morning and will run over the next several weeks. Both Community Sharing and Active Faith, local community health centers that have food pantries…
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Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the many blessings we have in our lives. It’s also a holiday known for extravagant feasts shared by family and friends. But for families living in urban food deserts without the means to gather healthful food, Thanksgiving can be a difficult time. To aid this effort,…