Author: Scott Landry
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DEMUARI’S STORY
His first summer at camp, Demuari struggled greatly with his anger and with keeping his hands to himself. The staff and campers received very little warning as to what triggered his anger, making everyone a little bit on edge. At the very end of the summer, Demuari began to develop relationships with his counselors and…
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Take Action to Improve Heart Health with Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring
Detroit area residents are improving their health by lowering their blood pressure thanks to a grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan. New blood pressure self-monitoring sites launch Summer 2018 contact Tricia Hamzik or Brittney Lyons.
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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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Right now, the Y is
What follows is a call to action by Michelle Robertson, Director of Strategic Initiatives shared at a recent staff leadership meeting. At a time when social issues such as bullying, discrimination, inequality and sexual assaults plague our headlines, it’s easy to feel cynical and pessimistic about the future of our society. But when I stop to…
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A Great Story
Here’s a fantastic story. Involves a collaboration with The Children’s Center and some hard work by our Detroit Swims program. Sort of why we do what we do…. Thanks Peter and Robin, thanks to the hard-working Board of the Boll YMCA and thanks Irfan for being my new hero. Everyday Heroes: Irfan
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We’re Training the Future Leaders Here at the YMCA
We recently took a contingent of future leaders from Detroit to the Youth in Government conference in Washington, D.C. Our staff member, Kiylise Crutchfield blogged at the Skillman Foundation website about the experience. Check out our star, Da Vante Cole from Cody, a future leader of our country. He’s front and center in the…
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Health and Wellness…2016
Basketball Weightlifting Do these create memories for you? Is this the Y? Let me introduce you to some new programs: Blood Pressure Management An evidence based program that may lower blood pressure and combines personalized support from a Healthy Heart Ambassador with nutritional education. Moving for Better Balance The principles and movements of Tai Chi…
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Ethical, Professional, Consistent and Safe
Last week it was my honor to spend time with a former Chief Justice for the State of Michigan, Conrad Mallett. Justice Mallett spoke with high regard of the impact the YMCA had on his personal life while growing up in Detroit. He mentioned programming and in particular, how programming at the Y is special.…