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Mission Moment: YMCA's We Run This City 2024

We are proud of the more than 100 kids who participated in last month's We Run This City program. The We Run This City (WRTC) Youth Marathon Program is a collaboration between the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and the Cleveland Marathon.
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Did you know: Father's Day began at the YMCA

As you prepare to celebrate dad on June 18, you may be surprised to learn Father’s Day began at the YMCA. It was founded in Spokane, WA, at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, whose father, William Jackson Smart, had raised six children on his own.
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Redefine your health, transform your life

Discover a pathway to a healthier lifestyle with the YMCA of Greater Cleveland's Diabetes Prevention Program. As we bid farewell to spring, seize the last opportunity until fall to embark on this transformative journey. Two new classes are set to commence this month, offering members the chance to make meaningful, sustainable changes.
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Your opinion counts! Thanks for completing our surveys.

When you visit one of our branches, you may receive a survey asking a few important questions. Our Y uses the Listen360 customer feedback service that helps us gather feedback from our members, analyze, and take action to improve the customer experience.
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Y-Haven's impact: Hear from the residents

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland’s Y-Haven program provides Residential Substance Use Disorder treatment, treatment for those with a co-occurring Mental Health disorder(s), and Recovery Housing for women and men in Greater Cleveland.
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