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  • August 25, 2010
    Blog: Building a whole playground in just one day? Not without you!
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  • August 3, 2010
    JCPenney Stores Supporting YMCAs through Your Back-to-School Purchases...
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  • August 2, 2010
    YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Launches Fourth Annual Project (Stuff A) Backpack Campaign to Lighten Back-to-School Expenses...
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  • August 25, 2010
    Blog: Building Schools, A "Playground Raising"
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The purpose of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. As part of a worldwide movement of health seekers, YMCA members share a common goal of building strong communities through active, engaged lifestyles. With a focus on providing resources for families, the YMCA community welcomes new members, encouraging them to enrich spirit, mind and body.

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