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YMCA chosen by local citizens for “Best of the Best” Awards Issue of Charlotte Magazine Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 For 45 years, Charlotte Magazine has been required reading for those who want to stay abreast of the people, places, events and activities that define the Queen City. Since 1997, its May issue has been dedicated to the annual "Best of the Best" (BOB) awards, recognizing the who’s who among local business and service providers, as determined by their...
CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), national resource office for 2,700 Ys, announces the election of five members to the nonprofit's board of directors. Each will serve a three-year term on the 27-member board, which sets strategic direction and policy to guide Y-USA in providing Ys with the resources and support they need to strengthen community. Y-USA welcomes the following new board members: John G. Conley, partner and co-founder of...
LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Y came to Los Angeles on January 28, 1882, with its first branch located downtown on Spring Street. Currently, the L.A. Y's 25 branches span over 100 miles across Los Angeles County. The Y's impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good. None of that could exist without the countless volunteers who have kept the Y thriving...
CHICAGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) announces the election of Sharon L. Allen to chair of the nonprofit's national board of directors. Allen, a well-known business leader from her long-standing career at Deloitte LLP, will provide leadership to the 27-member board, which sets the strategic direction and policies to guide the Y's work in strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Allen...
YMCA expands outdoor adventure excursion program to broaden reach to diverse youth in grades 6-12 CHICAGO, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs, has received a $500,000 grant to provide more youth in grades 6-12 with outdoor development opportunities through the expansion of the BOLD (Boys Outdoor Leadership Development) and GOLD (Girls Outdoor Leadership Development) programs. The BOLD and GOLD...
A 10-year working relationship with the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities has helped the Minneapolis advertising agency generate strong membership results. Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) January 05, 2012 From the iconic “Butter” TV spot—which features a woman eating, yes, a stick of butter—to the “Fatpants Drive,” which prompted people to lose weight and donate their outsized pants, Preston Kelly has a history of creating memorable and effective campaigns for its pro-bono client of 10...
How-to videos, blog posts, and digital media fun bring new element to annual Turkey Trot preparation. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 10, 2011 Any Dallas native is familiar with the Thanksgiving tradition of the Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, where nearly 40,000 people gather every year to run, walk, and gobble down the city’s streets on Thanksgiving morning. What they may not be familiar with however, is the new digital spin on this year’s race. While entrants will...
Working Together Will Make Both Organizations More Effective In Assisting Military Families SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Operation Homefront and the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) announce a commitment to collaborate on the provision of programs and services to military personnel and their families. The two leading military support organizations will refer those who need their services to each other based on available programs, allowing them to better serve those who...
BLAIR, Neb., Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cargill announced it is donating $150,000 to the Blair Family YMCA to support its early childhood development program, "Y Discoveries." Created in the fall of 2008, the Y Discoveries program aims to give families in Blair and surrounding communities more options for early childhood development. Cargill's donation will help expand and enhance the YMCA's facility to allow more toddlers and preschoolers to participate in the program. Funds will also...
Town gears up for Saturday, October 15th charity concert to be held in downtown Jamestown, NC Jamestown, NC (PRWEB) October 02, 2011 Jamestown Swing, a fully recognized 501c3 non-profit organization established in 2009 to raise funds and awareness for select charities through high profile special events, is on track to break attendance and fundraising records for its October 15th charity concert benefiting YMCA “We Build Campaignâ€. This incredible group of volunteers and...
