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A message from YMCA of Greater Charlotte
President and CEO Andy Calhoun
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte has embarked on an exciting movement with the national Y to better communicate how we put our Christian mission into practice throughout the community. Our revitalized brand and logo (the seventh in YMCA history) signifies our forward-moving commitment to social progress while remaining steadfast in our values and traditions. Though what the Y does as a cause-driven organization will not change, it is our hope to better articulate our promise to strengthen the foundations of community.
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The YMCA Starfish Academy fills the summer reading "gap"
On July 29, YMCA Starfish Literacy Academy celebrated successful completion of its 12th summer reading program with a graduation for more than 400 first and second grade students.
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The YMCA becomes a Safe Place
According to National Safe Place, a youth outreach organization, up to 2.8 million teenagers run away from home each year. In our commitment to youth development, the YMCA of Greater Charlotte has partnered with National Safe Place to provide...
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Stratford Richardson YMCA teens explore Civil Rights History
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte is pleased to have provided the opportunity for 13 local students to extend their history education beyond the classroom.
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Y Camps provide fun but teach value
When they sing silly songs, play a game of flag football or climb to the top of a challenger tower, YMCA campers appear to just be having fun. However, they are actually cultivating values and skills that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.
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