News Pieces
The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids strives to keep strong relationships with our local media. As a community leader in health and wellness, child care, youth sports and youth programming, we understand the need for accurate and clear communications as well as the need to provide expert resources on these topics.

If you are a member of the media working on a YMCA story, looking for a story or needing an expert for an existing story, please utilize our YMCA Media Contact as your first call. We will be happy to assist getting you all the information you need for your deadline.

YMCA Media Contacts:
Cyndy Vogt
616-855-9668
616-745-0437 
cvogt@grymca.org

Rick Kamel
RK Public Relations
312-802-0455
rkamel@comcast.net

Spread the word - the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is doing great things.  Click on any link below to find out more.

August 2010 - Visser Family YMCA Staycation Event 
August 2010 - YMCA Hosts Open House and Family Celebration
July 2010 - YMCA Announces Association Community Impact Director
July 2010-YMCA Announces New Vice President of Development
June 2010 - YMCA Offers New Team Building Challenege Course
May 2010 - YMCA Announces New Associate Executive Director
May 2010 - The YMCA digitally draws from the community to advance mission
May 2010 - YMCA Locks of Love Event a Huge Success
March 2010 - YMCA Summer Water Safety Tips
March 2010 - Visser Family YMCA Makeup Boot Camp Workshop
March 2010 - Lowell YMCA Offers Tae Kwon Do Class
March 2010 - Ionia YMCA Tidal Wave Swim Class
March 2010 - YMCA Offers Art Out of the Box Workshop
February 2010 - David D. Hunting First Annual Triathlon Series
February 2010 - YMCA Strong Kids Campaign Auction Success
February 2010 - Healthy Superbowl Snacks
February 2010 - YMCA Couples Valentine Weekend
February 2010 - Southeast YMCA Offers Safe On My Own Class
February 2010 - YMCA Food Pantry One Year Anniversary
January 2010 - YMCA Offers First Aid Class
January 2010 - Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA Strong Kids Auction Kick Off
September 2009- YMCA Recipient of HHS Grant
August 2009 - YMCA Offers Afterschool Programs
August 2009 - YMCA Free Staycation Event
July 2009 - YMCA Field Day 
July 2009 - YMCA To Host Trial SCUBA Class
July 2009 - YMCA Hosts Hairstyling Workshop
July 2009 - YMCA Offers Triathlon Training Class
July 2009 - YMCA Offers Family Adventure Race
July 2009 - YMCA Offers Baby Sign Language Class
June 2009 - Suits from Suits Raises Record Number of Swim Suits
June 2009 - Strong Kids Campaign Success
June 2009 - YMCA Offer Football Clinic Taught by Former Detroit Lion
June 2009 - YMCA Offers Summer Classes
May 2009 - YMCA Predicts Increased Pedestrian Traffic Could Mean Danger
May 2009 - YMCA Offers Water Safety Tips
May 2009 - YMCA Offers Class To Challenge The Fit
May 2009 - YMCA Offers Nutrition and Fitness Class
May 2009 - YMCA Offers Class To Enhance Everyday Life
April 2009 - YMCA Volunteers Make a Difference
April 2009 - YMCA Hosts Activate West Michigan Event
April 2009 - YMCA Summer Basketball Clinic
April 2009 - Spartan Stores Board Adds New Members
March 2009 - YMCA Presents National Award to Representative Vern Ehlers
March 2009 - First Camp in Nation to offer Refund for Families Who Lose Their Job
March 2009 - YMCA Becomes Destination
March 2009 - YMCA Helps Familes Get Fit
December 2008 - YMCA Gift Cards for Christmas
November 2008 - Depression in the work place
November 2008 - Alliance signing with Leon Mexico
September 2008 - "Grow your Kids" positive impact on the Community
August 2008 - Annie E. Casey Foundation Award
Donald J Porter Humanitarian Award
August 2008 - YMCA Essential Expenditure
August 2008 - YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids alliance with YMCA of Mexico
July 2008 - Camp Manitou-Lin Water Sports Camp
July 2008 - YMCA's Olympics
July 2008 - Healthy Quarterly
July 2008 - YMCA's Fun Facts
June 2008 - Camp Manitou-Lin Golf Camp
June 2008 - Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA Expansion
June 2008 - Dean Herried New Vice President of Operations
May 2008 - Suits from Suits
May 2008 - Pepsico Awards $20,000 Grant to YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
May 2008 - Dr. Dee Eddington - 'The Return on Investment on Corporate Health & Wellness'
May 2008 - River Bank Run
May 2008 - Porter Hills Playground Dedication
April 2008 - Suits from Suits
February 2008 - Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA Expansion