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Give Back This November: Support Your Branch’s Charity Drive

As we enter the season of giving, each YMCA of Greater Cleveland branch is leading a special charity drive to help those in need within their local community. Throughout November, our branches are collecting essential items—such as food, winter clothing, hygiene supplies and household goods—to be distributed through local organizations that serve individuals and families facing hardship.
We are thankful for you!
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We are thankful for you!

For more than 170 years, people across Greater Cleveland have supported and been strengthened by the YMCA, the world’s largest charitable organization committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our Y exists because of you.
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The YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program You May Need

As November arrives, it brings National Diabetes Awareness Month, a period for Northeastern Ohio residents to evaluate their vulnerability to prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The stark reality is that adultswith diabetes tend to have shorter lifespans than those unaffected, and their medical expenses soar to more than double the costs others incur.
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You can make someone’s wish come true at Y-Haven

At Y-Haven, we provide a safe space for individuals facing homelessness and addiction, helping them rebuild their lives. Many of our residents have critical needs—both physical and emotional—that can be challenging to meet. You can make a direct impact today. 
Helping a Loved One Through Addiction
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Helping a loved one through addiction: A message of hope from your YMCA

November is a time for gratitude — for family, for second chances, and for the strength found in community. Yet for many families across Greater Cleveland, this season can also be filled with worry. Countless parents, siblings and friends are watching someone they love battle addiction or homelessness and feel powerless to help.
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