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The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids strives to keep strong relationships with our local media. As a community leader in health and wellness, child care, youth sports and youth programming, we understand the need for accurate and clear communications as well as the need to provide expert resources on these topics.

If you are a member of the media working on a YMCA story, looking for a story or needing an expert for an existing story, please utilize our YMCA Media Contact as your first call. We will be happy to assist getting you all the information you need for your deadline.

YMCA Media Contacts:
Cyndy Vogt
616-855-9668
616-745-0437 
cvogt@grymca.org

Rick Kamel
RK Public Relations
312-775-8399
312-802-0455
rkamel@rcn.com

Spread the word - the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is doing great things.  Click on any link below to find out more.


December 2008 - YMCA Gift Cards for Christmas
November 2008 - Depression in the work place
November 2008 - Alliance signing with Leon Mexico
September 2008 - "Grow your Kids" positive impact on the Community
August 2008 - Annie E. Casey Foundation Award
Donald J Porter Humanitarian Award
August 2008 - YMCA Essential Expenditure
August 2008 - YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids alliance with YMCA of Mexico
July 2008 - Camp Manitou-Lin Water Sports Camp
July 2008 - YMCA's Olympics
July 2008 - Healthy Quarterly
July 2008 - YMCA's Fun Facts
June 2008 - Camp Manitou-Lin Golf Camp
June 2008 - Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA Expansion
June 2008 - Dean Herried New Vice President of Operations
May 2008 - Suits from Suits
May 2008 - Pepsico Awards $20,000 Grant to YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
May 2008 - Dr. Dee Eddington - 'The Return on Investment on Corporate Health & Wellness'
May 2008 - River Bank Run
May 2008 - Porter Hills Playground Dedication
April 2008 - Suits from Suits
February 2008 - Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA Expansion