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The YMCA of Greater Charlotte announced today details of investments in the Beatties Ford Road and West Boulevard corridors.
January 11, 2021
YMCA to Welcome Martin Luther King III as Keynote Speaker for 27th Annual MLK Holiday Celebration
This year’s event will be offered virtually and promises to be a powerful event to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
June 26, 2020
City of Charlotte Awards $2 Million to YMCA of Greater Charlotte for Youth and Teen Opportunity Centers
The City of Charlotte on Friday presented a check for $2,000,000 to the YMCA of Greater Charlotte during an event at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center. The money will support the launch of the Youth and Teen Opportunity Centers, which will provide summer programming for children and teenagers.
December 31, 2019
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Announces Robert J. Brown as Keynote Speaker for 26th Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast
The business leader, philanthropist and trusted advisor during the civil rights movement will speak at Charlotte’s largest celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Provide Teens Free Access to YMCAs During Summer Months.
November 28, 2018
YMCA of Greater Charlotte to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy at 25th Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast
Award Winning Journalist, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Soledad O’Brien will be the keynote speaker of the McCrorey YMCA’s 25th Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast. More than 1,100 are expected to participate in Charlotte’s largest celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
November 15, 2017
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Receives $750,000 to Increase Social Mobility for Underserved Teens
The investment of two local foundations will provide youth with expanded year-round support, mentorship and opportunity.
June 05, 2017
CMPD, YMCA of Greater Charlotte Partner to Decrease Crime by Providing Teens a Summer of Opportunity
Leaders request support of 350 volunteers to deliver program that will reduce
crime and change the outcomes for teens.
Volunteers needed for new summer program aiming to keep Charlotte teens safe....
CMPD, YMCA partner to prevent teen crimes...
North Carolina-based actor, playwright and director Mike Wiley will be the keynote speaker of the McCrorey YMCA’s 23rd Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast. Over 1,300 are expected to participate in Charlotte’s largest celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.