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Health and Wellness Finally, it is 2021 and the YMCA is open, safe, clean, and fun! Since we were permitted to reopen, in September 2020, over 6,000 members are actively and safely using their membership. We slashed membership dues to historically low rates and they will not be raised this year. Y Members can: Utilize…
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https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/partnering-locally/detroit-mi.html#fbid=VV3tSahz2wj Twenty (20) families were adopted benefitting eighty (80) lives, of various racial and ethnic descent, from across the tri-county area. Fifty-eight (58) were children and twenty-two, (22) were their caregivers. One family was living in their car. Two families lost everything in a fire. Most families were experiencing economic hardships related to COVID-19 such…
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Happy HolidaysLowes in partnership with the YMCA is giving away 82 pre:lighted Christmas Trees.Limited quantities will be given away on a first come first serve basis. One tree per household.Pickup and delivery is the recipient’s responsibility; there will be no holds. Distribution ScheduleSouth Oakland Family YMCA 1016 W. Eleven Mile, Royal Oak MI 48067 (…
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Did you know that the YMCA in partnership with the Department of Defense offers active duty military families complimentary memberships? Contact our military membership liaison Steve Krankota at skrankota@ymcadetroit.org or call 586.468.1411. Also in honor of our veterans the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is offering all veterans who share this message by Saturday November 14…
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Content provided by UWSEM Oakland County and United Way for Southeastern Michigan are pleased to announce the Oakland Together COVID Relief Microgrant Initiative. Eligible residents in Oakland County can apply for a $500 microgrant to cover necessary expenses or gaps in income resulting from the economic repercussions of COVID-19. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Oakland County and United Way…
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The YMCA is committed to helping alleviate health disparities affecting our communities from economically disadvantaged children to aging adults across all ethnic and racial groups. YMCA Health Access 360 is our effort to address this incredible issue. Vulnerable populations are suffering disproportionately from preventable chronic diseases. Thousands of ethnic/minority groups, seniors and lower income families…
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The YMCA continues to encourage every eligible citizen to exercise not only their body, but their civic right to register and vote. This weekend you can do both. Make sure your vote counts. Share your civic spirit by supporting WALKTHEVOTE at Virginia Park in Detroit. Register for the walk Here: t.ly/p2Uq.. Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist…
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Greetings YMCA Members, It is our ultimate aim to continue to help ensure the health and safety of everyone. Friday October 2, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that Governor Whitmer did not have the authority after April 30, 2020 to issue or renew executives orders related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This was followed by…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 6, 2020 Media Contact:Latitia McCreeSenior Vice-PresidentCommunications and Marketing 313 223 2499 (office)Lmccree@ymcadetroit.org The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Executive Committee passed a motion to permanently close the North Oakland YMCA effective today, October 6, 2020, to help minimize financial losses and to generate operating revenue to sustain the organization. “The North Oakland Family…