Author: Latitia McCree

  • Three ways youth can change the world right now | YMCA of the USA Youth Voice Initiatives

    Three ways youth can change the world right now | YMCA of the USA Youth Voice Initiatives

    YMCA of the USA is offering students in grades 9-12 an opportunity to address critical issues and needs in their local communities with three opportunities: Changemakers, Youth Advisory Council and Youth Voice Teams.

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  • Here For You

    Here For You

    Attention all those without power in Metropolitan Detroit: the YMCA will provide you with free guest passes to use now through Sunday February 26, 2023 at any of our Metropolitan Detroit locations pending they have power. Please note that, Downriver (Southgate) and South Oakland (Royal Oak) did not have power as of 1:30pm Friday February…

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  • Transportation Request for Proposals YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Bid#1-2023BR

    Transportation Request for Proposals               YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Bid#1-2023BR

    YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (YMCA) 1401 Broadway, Suite 3A, Detroit, MI 48226 is seeking Sealed Request for Bids for Charter Bus Rentals – Bid #1-2023BR – for 7 YMCA branches located in the Greater Detroit area and 1 YMCA Camp located in Oscoda, MI. Detailed Bid Package Available February 24, 2023 Request for bid package…

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  • Keeping Our Children Safe, Our Unwavering Responsibility.

    In our continued effort to keep children safe that are in our care, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit participated in a child safety peer review July 2022. Staff from the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA in Main and Greater Philadelhpia. helped conduct this introspective safety assessment using Praesidium guidelines. Over seven years ago YMCA CEOs throughout the US…

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  • Ukraine YMCAs – Hope In Midst of Crisis

    Please help us help others. Please contribute to our YMCA’s Ukrainian Crisis Relief today.   Learn more about Ukraine YMCAs through the eyes of a volunteer or check out their website. State of Emergency As of February 24, 2022, Russian Armed Forces have attacked several cities in Ukraine according to major news outlets: Tanks were less…

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  • Helped Wanted – 9th-12th grade changemakers

    Become a Changemaker Project Deadline Extended: March 21, 2022, at 11:59 pm PT Thanks to support from Amazon, the Y is offering high school students (grades 9-12) in selected cities around the country the opportunity to propose a project that addresses a critical issue/need in their communities. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is looking for two high…

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  • Commit to Serve

    Commit to Serve

    MLK Day January 17, 2022 Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?” As we celebrate 170 years of service to the Metro Detroit area, we invite you to join us in honoring Dr. King’s legacy by committing to serve with us through volunteerism. Volunteering, regardless…

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  • HAY…

    HAY is much more than a friendly hello; it is Halloween At the YMCA. HAY 2021 will provide fun safe outdoor activities for children at our YMCAs throughout metropolitan Detroit the weekend of October 22, 2021. Children will enjoy healthy treats, scavenger hunts, crafts and so much more. Activities and dates and times vary by…

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  • Good Food For All …For Free At the YMCA. No income, no age, no residency requirements!

    Good Food For All …For Free At the YMCA. No income, no age, no residency requirements!

    The funders of this program would like the ability to send participants surveys about the program. The survey is optional but will help provide valuable information on the program and allow us to continue providing the services. The survey is sent via a text message to your cell phone. At the end of your registration…

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  • Families “Fall” into the YMCA

    This Fall the YMCA has some really cool programs for kids, tweens and teens. Programs and activities include – running, filmmaking, gaming, civics, and leadership. In addition we have some incredible group exercise classes and personal training options for adults to help you stay active and healthy this fall. Our Fall Programs Who: Youth ages…

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