By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Starting next month, the Metropolitan Milwaukee YMCA Parklawn Branch is going to be making some changes. On Dec. 1 it will transition into a program center. The changes are a … [Read more...]
First Lady Backs Milwaukee YMCA Summer Camps
By Dylan Deprey Children scattered throughout the Wilson Park woods. Some hid behind trees, others tucked below brush. All were waiting for their opportunity to capture the flag being guarded … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Y to Host Annual Celebration Breakfast in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Event is largest Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event in Wisconsin January 14, 2016 (Milwaukee) — The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee will host its 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … [Read more...]
Milwaukee YMCA to Offer Educational Camps and Swim Lessons at County Parks
By Eelisa Jones The YMCA of Metro Milwaukee and the County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture recently announced a partnership that will bring YMCA programming to 8 county parks this … [Read more...]
Kevin Washington Sets Agenda for YMCA’s National
By Melissa Harris CHICAGO TRIBUNE YMCA national’s first African-American CEO’s two goals: expand summer options for kids, help prevent diabetes. Kevin Washington was the first African-American … [Read more...]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to Assume Leadership of YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee’s Sponsor-A-Scholar Program
On Oct. 23, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee announced that Boys & Girls Clubs will assume leadership of the YMCA’s Sponsor-A-Scholar program, an … [Read more...]
Stop Diabetes! Free Health Screening Event
Are you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Come find out for FREE! The YMCA’S Diabetes Prevention Program will be hosting a free health screening on Saturday, April 5 from 10 AM – 2PM at the … [Read more...]
The YMCA held its Annual King Holiday Breakfast
The YMCA held its Annual King Holiday Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Shanee Jenkins received the Chuck Rhodes Scholarship and Victor Barnett, founder of Running Rebels accepted the BMO Harris … [Read more...]
Milwaukee celebrates King Holiday
Marcus Center Program. (Photo by Pat A. Robinson) The annual unveiling of a U.S. Postal Commemorative Stamp at the Marcus Center’s Annual King Program on Jan. 20. (Photo by Pat A. Robinson) The … [Read more...]
Nationally-recognized YMCA College Readiness Program helps students prepare for life after high school
The Harley-Davidson Foundation sponsors YMCA Black Achievers, 2012 Black College Tour On Sat., April 7, 73 Milwaukee- area high school students will depart from the Northside YMCA for the 21st annual … [Read more...]