Camp Manitou-Lin
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Camp to implement Let’s ALL Play—Inclusion in Recreational Programs
Posted February 13, 2012 in
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The National Inclusion Project has partnered with YMCA CAMP MANITOU-LIN to implement Let’s ALL Play—Inclusion in Recreational Programs. The partnership will allow children with disabilities to enjoy successful camp experiences in an inclusive setting. As part of this initiative, the National Inclusion Project provides a program model, training, expertise, and an award of $10,000.
The National Inclusion Project was co-founded in 2003 by entertainer Clay Aiken, and works to bridge the gap between young people with disabilities and the world around them by opening... Read More
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GRYMCA Launches the Best Y Website in U.S.
Posted January 09, 2012 in
For the past 18 months, the Grand Rapids Y teams have spent 1,700 hours collaborating with local vendors to develop and launch what has come to be one of the most sophisticated and user-friendly YMCA websites in the world. This is one of the most interactive websites ever launched by any Y anywhere in the 129 countries the Y’s are located.
Cyndy Vogt, Marketing & Communications Director, for the Greater Grand Rapids Y said, “Y teams collaborated with local vendors to develop and launch what has come to be one of... Read More
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YMCA Expands Fund Development Team
Posted December 22, 2011 in
Grand Rapids, MI – Kim Ritz has accepted a position in the fund development department as Director of Major Gifts for the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
Sara DeMann, Vice President of Development & Public Policy, said, “The Y has expanded its community outreach serving the area with programs that focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This expanded mission for the Y has meant that the fund development team has had to adjust to more of the Y’s demands. Kim has been working... Read More
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YMCA Identifies Top 3 Physical New Year’s Resolutions
Posted December 22, 2011 in
The top physical New Year’s resolutions are:
Exercising to lose weight Strength training to get in shape Adopting better eating habits (nutrition)The success rate for sticking with healthy lifestyle New Year’s resolutions has skyrocketed in the past few years. The 2011 statistics show that a full 80% of those to join the YMCA for the purpose of fulfilling their New Year’s resolution are still members one year after joining. That is about an 70% higher success rate from just five years ago. ... Read More
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Grant Awarded for Financial Education Program
Posted November 16, 2011 in
Grand Rapids, Mich, – Nov. 16, 2011 – The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids has been awarded a $32,200 grant from the PNC Foundation to teach area children lessons in spending, sharing and saving and equip parents to reinforce the lessons at home. PNC provided the funding in support of Grow Up Great, its bilingual program in early childhood education.
The grant from the PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), will allow the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids to provide financial education... Read More
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Governor Snyder joins Activate West Michigan to launch YMCA Veggie Mobile
Posted October 12, 2011 in
Grand Rapids, MI – The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids has broken new ground with the first ever portable farmers market by way of its new Veggie Mobile bringing locally raised affordable produce to the central city’s YMCA Healthy Living Hub locations.
The Y was awarded a nearly $1.5 million grant from the Kellogg Foundation in part due to its innovative proposal to bringing fresh, locally grown produce by way of a refrigerated Veggie Mobile vehicle.
Julie Sielawa, of the YMCA Greater Grand Rapids, who oversees... Read More
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YMCA Give-A-Glove Campaign
Posted May 09, 2011 in
Grand Rapids,MI –The Grand Rapids YMCA is throwing the opening pitch of its annual “Give-A-Glove” campaign. The campaign supports The Inner City Youth Baseball/Softball Program by providing young players with gently used youth baseball gloves.
Everyone who donates a glove receives two tickets to a 2011 West Michigan Whitecaps’ home game. This important community-wide initiative runs from May 19 to June 1.
When: Give-A-Glove Campaign Opening Pitch Wednesday May 18, 2011 at 11 a.m.
Why: Provide gloves for youth involved in The... Read More
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Northwestern Mutual Foundation Awards $12,000 to GRYMCA for Family Walking Clubs
Posted May 03, 2011 in
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Northwestern Mutual Foundation “Play Every Day Outdoors” initiative awarded the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids $12,000 to implement free family walking clubs at both the SECOM and Roosevelt Park Ministries YMCA Healthy Living Hubs, to increase family time spent together outdoors.
The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is one of eight Ys to receive a grant from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation to launch outdoor family programs aligned with the “Play Every Day Outdoors” initiative which will support the Family Walking Clubs. Both SECOM and... Read More
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Suits From Suits Program
Posted April 25, 2011 in
Grand Rapids, MI – The Paul Goebel Group has joined with the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids for the fourth year in a row to sponsor Suits From Suits, an innovative program to collect and distribute gently used swimsuits for boys and girls, ages 6 to 10, so that children will have the proper swimwear needed to participate in YMCA aquatics programs.
Meg Goebel, President of the Paul Goebel Group, states, “It’s estimated that the approximately 15,000* children, ages 6 to 10, who live in the core city of Grand Rapids, have... Read More
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New Association Health & Wellness Director Announced
Posted April 01, 2011 in
Grand Rapids, MI – The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is pleased to announce Sherry Blair as our new Association Health & Wellness Director.
Blair will focus on designing and implementing corporate wellness and fitness programs that will save west Michigan businesses thousands of dollars in healthcare costs. Blair received both her Educational Doctorate and Masters from Western Michigan University.