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YMCA Parklawn Branch Will Become a YMCA Program Center

November 17, 2018

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Parklawn YMCA, YMCA

First Lady Backs Milwaukee YMCA Summer Camps

July 2, 2016

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Camp FLY, Chris Przedpelski, Dylan Deprey, First Lady Michelle Obama, Fun Learning for Youth, Lets Move, Summer Camp, YMCA

Milwaukee Y to Host Annual Celebration Breakfast in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 16, 2016

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., YMCA, YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee

Milwaukee YMCA to Offer Educational Camps and Swim Lessons at County Parks

April 25, 2015

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Eelisa Jones, Fun Learning for Youth, Julie Tolan, Milwaukee Swims, YMCA

Kevin Washington Sets Agenda for YMCA’s National

November 28, 2014

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chicago Tribune, Diabetes Prevention, Kevin Washington, Melissa Harris, Summer Camp, YMCA

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to Assume Leadership of YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee’s Sponsor-A-Scholar Program

November 7, 2014

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boys and Girls Club, Burke Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Sponsor-A-Scholar, United Way, YMCA

Stop Diabetes! Free Health Screening Event

March 29, 2014

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: diabetes, Diabetes Prevention, Prediabetes, YMCA

The YMCA held its Annual King Holiday Breakfast

January 24, 2014

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: King Holiday Breakfast, Lincoln Gaines Award, Rhodes Scholarship, Robert Bell Photography, Running Rebels, Shanee Jenkins, Victor Barnett, YMCA

Milwaukee celebrates King Holiday

January 26, 2013

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Commemorative Stamp, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Pat A Robinson Photography, Robert Bell Photography, St. Francis Church, St. Mark A.M.E., YMCA

Nationally-recognized YMCA College Readiness Program helps students prepare for life after high school

April 7, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Achievers, Black College Tour, Harley Davidson, HBCU, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, YMCA

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