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Maplewood takes Laugh-In event seriously
City again this year looked to laughter to deepen ties between residents and public servants by hosting an event at the Maplewood YMCA.
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YMCA Hosts Model United Nations In Minneapolis
Watch the YMCA host the Youth in Government Model United Nations in Minneapolis.
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U of M grad student develops nutritious food pantry just for students
Watch how U of M students partner with the University YMCA to launch a pop-up food pantry at the U.
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YMCA Emphasizes Inclusion in Youth Sports
The YMCA gives all youth the opportunity to thrive in sports programs that emphasize inclusivity, build character and teach life lessons.
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YMCA Volunteers and Mentors Strengthen Their Communities by Giving Back
DoSomething.org, a nonprofit dedicated to enacting social change through young people, reports that young people who volunteer consistently score higher on scales measuring life satisfaction, civic engagement and academic success than those who do not.
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University YMCA mentoring progress plays key role in promoting diversity
Read about how the UY mentoring program promotes diversity in the workplace
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YMCA CEO Glen Gunderson's Perspective on Inclusion in Youth Sports
Students who play sports through high school are more likely than non-athletes to attend and graduate from college, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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YMCA hopes everyone learns to swim
Instructors at the YMCA in Shoreview are teaching kids how to swim and potentially save a life.