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Annual Suits From Suits Program Kicks Off!
Posted April 23, 2012 in
Grand Rapids, MI – The Paul Goebel Group has joined with the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids for the fifth 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. {image_1} 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 never taken a... Read More
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The Y Welcomes Tom Rademacher!
Posted April 11, 2012 in
Dear Friends,
It’s my pleasure to introduce you to one of the newest members of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, although you’re just as likely to see him with a pen and pad in hand as you are a basketball or set of weights. Tom Rademacher is one of the most respected writers in all of West Michigan and beyond, and throughout the rest of this year, he’ll be penning stories for The Y to help create an awareness of how our organization is so... Read More
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Daycare: Accreditation VS Licensing
Posted April 09, 2012 in
{image_1} By Heather Walczewski, Child Development Director, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
When I attend a party with my husband and I tell parents I operate a child development center at the Y, the questions start flying at me from all directions; they want the inside scoop that goes past the flyers and website tips. Parents love their children so entrusting them to a child care facility is fraught with concerns.
Far and away the number one question parents ask me is, “What is the... Read More
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Member Attire
Posted March 21, 2012 in
As a reminder – Shirts and shoes throughout the building except the pool areas. Members and guests must wear exercise apparel that covers the midriff. Clothing or accessories must have appropriate graphics and/or language reflective of a family focused facility. T-shirts, tank tops, and sleeveless t-shirts are all permissible. Athletic and/or closed toe shoes must be worn at all times. Boots, hardsurfaced shoes, flip flops, or open toed shoes cannot be worn in any exercise area. Shoes that have been worn outside are not allowed in the pool areas. Swimsuits... Read More
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GRYMCA Launches the Best Y Website in U.S.
Posted February 27, 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
{image_1} 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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Spartan Stores YMCA Membership Information Center
Posted July 05, 2011 in
As the community looks forward to the opening of the new Spartan Stores YMCA this coming August, the newly opened Spartan Stores YMCA Membership Information Center is already handling walk-in traffic and taking dozens of calls requesting information about membership and programs that will be offered at the YMCA’s newest 96,000 square foot facility in Kent County.
The Spartan Stores YMCA Membership Information Center, located at 5751 Byron Center Ave. S.W., Suite P, Bayberry Market in Wyoming, began to set up their office when 42 phone calls came through the... Read More