Racine County has added help for individuals in need of shelter to its Here to Help program, a proactive effort to reach families who are facing barriers to services due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Through the Here to Help program, Racine County is increasing its efforts toward shelter programs by partnering with the Homeless Assistance […]
Tag: YMCA
Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits
YMCA and Family Service Merge
The Racine Family YMCA and Family Service of Racine (FSR) are joining forces effective today. FSR, 420 7th St., which recently celebrated its 110th anniversary, will become the keystone of the Y’s new Family Service Branch. The licensed counseling services provided by FSR won’t change at all and will complement and augment the resources of […]
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YWCA Southeast Wisconsin Announces Eliminating Racism and Social Justice Legacy Award Recipients
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin (SEW) named Erica Turner and Gary Hollander, PhD as recipients of its two distinct racial justice awards. The awards presentation will take place during the 15th Annual An Evening to Promote Racial Justice celebration on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. with […]
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Racine Lakefront YMCA Plans Are Now Dead: Report
RACINE, WI — Plans to raze the old Racine Lakefront YMCA site and replace it with a new mixed-use development — including a new YMCA — are now dead. Under the original plans announced in February, two developers intended to purchase the property and develop it, with the YMCA becoming a tenant of the property. […]
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Gateway-Racine County ceremony honors new HSED program graduates
A ceremony will be held Thursday, honoring 16 community members who graduated with their high school credential and are on a path toward jobs or additional education. The ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. in the Racine Building at Gateway Technical College, 1001 S. Main St. The event honors graduates of the 5.09 High School […]
Posted inWisconsin Jobs
YMCA Camp MacLean seeks cook
Cook-Part Time, YMCA Camp MacLean, Burlington – Part Time; Flexible & Year-round Availability (Evenings, weekdays, weekends); diploma/GED. Apply online at www.ymcachicago.org/careers. Click title for the flyer. Don’t forget about Job Fest Aug. 31. Here’s what happened at the first one.
Posted inDevelopment, Local news
California group jumps into downtown development
Some of the newest investors in downtown Racine say they hope to plant roots and ride the wave of development that is beginning to engulf the community. A group recently joined together to purchase the former YMCA building, 401 Wisconsin Ave. for $399,000. Based in the Los Angeles area, the investors came together for the one-time […]
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Racine Family YMCA Eyes Buying Bray Center
Thanks to the kindness of two anonymous donors, the Racine Family YMCA is expected to buy the Bray Center, 924 Center St., and turn it into a third location. Ahmad K.Qawi, chief operating officer at the Racine Family YMCA, told Racine County Eye that this marks the first program where the YMCA has the opportunity to bring […]
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Winter 2017 Gathering for Corporations in Greater Racine
You’re Invited to the Winter 2017 Gathering for Corporations in Greater Racine Racine Sustainable Business Network fosters Ecological Innovation and Sustainable Practices for corporations, businesses, government agencies, schools, non-profits. “Energy for Electricity” When: Wednesday, February 15, 2017, from 7 to 9 a.m. Where: CREE industrial plant at 9201 Washington Avenue: The Media Center Who: Presenters: CREE, […]
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Hit the Beach – for fun!
Get ready! One of the BIGGEST weekends of the summer is upon us. You can hit the beach, take a run and catch an entire weekend of great music. And, that’s the just the beginning. Real Racine has you covered. Starts Friday. In the summer, it’s more than First Friday in Downtown Racine. Third Friday […]