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A YMCA building that closed its preschool collaborative doors in March reopened in June as something else entirely — a free, neighborhood-embedded wellness and community hub now known as the "Neighborhood Collaborative". Ann Arbor YMCA President James Highsmith spoke with Lee Van Roth about the development of the Neighborhood Collaborative and what the future may hold for it.
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The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has given conditional approval to a major affordable housing project. It will be going up on the site of the old YMCA on Fifth Street. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor YMCA is "coming out" to support the local LGBTQ community with "Pride at the Y" this Friday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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The organization says efforts to fill the role permanently will continue. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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The cost of living continues to rise, and affordable, quality childcare is at a premium. Now, imagine trying to create a better life by going to college, working a job and having to find the kind of care your child deserves on a limited budget. Alleviating some of that stress is the mission behind The Collaborative: Ypsilanti YMCA Child Development Center. WEMU's David Fair talked with center liaison Kaitlyn Savage about the difference it’s making and what more needs to be done.
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A new director of Community and Economic Development was approved at last night's Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners meeting. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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The city of Ann Arbor wants a private developer to build on a contaminated and blighted property across from the downtown YMCA. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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A high-rise housing development is in the design stage for downtown Ann Arbor. The city’s Design Review Board was presented with renderings of the 18-story building that would be built at the site of the old YMCA. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ann Arbor YMCA has remained committed to serving Washtenaw County and its citizens. The organization has been…
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With the help of local high school students, the Ann Arbor YMCA is offering virtual tutoring support during the pandemic. The free virtual tutoring in…