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Join the YMCA national equity challenge!

You’re invited to participate in the very first national YMCA 21-Day Equity Challenge titled, Be Courageous, with the goal of linking communities together to promote equity and belonging. During this free, month-long journey, participants will receive learning content through brief, engaging videos and articles.
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Healthy Living

Make Affordable Personal Training Part of Your New Routine!

Make Affordable Personal Training Part of Your New Routine! As summer winds down, we start to think about our new academic year schedules. In addition to taking care of those around you, may we suggest you take some time for yourself?
Joyce and Chuck Ames
Social Responsibility

Donor Spotlight: The Ames Family Foundation

Donor Spotlight: The Ames Family Foundation The Northeast Ohio community lost a generous and visionary member when Joyce “Jay” Eichhorn Ames passed away at the age of 95 on November 23, 2021.  Jay married Chuck Ames on September 9, 1950, eventually establishing their roots in Cleveland and raising three children – Paula, Richard and Cynthia, as well as eight grandchil
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Social Responsibility

Donor Spotlight: YMCA Staff

Donor Spotlight: The Staff of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland They say charity begins at home, and that’s true of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland staff. Our staff members know the positions we hold at the Y are much more than jobs. We hire people who are difference-makers. They are changing lives and improving their communities in many, many ways.
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Healthy Living

Active Older Adults at the Y

Mission Moment: The Y Helping Older Adults Stay Active, Engaged Editor’s Note: All quotes in this article are from YMCA of Greater Cleveland Active Older Adults from the last few months. None were directly solicited.