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YMCA Project SNUG receives the Naguzo Saba Award From the African American Heritage Committee

February 6th, 2012 | Posted by John in News | Social Services - (0 Comments)

The YMCA Project SNUG team received the Naguzo Saba Award for being purposeful in supporting the youth of Yonkers during the committee’s recent Kwanza Celebration at Yonkers City Hall. The award was presented by the President of the Afric anAmerican heritage Committee Paula Crawford.  President Crawford referred to YMCA Project SNUG as “protectors of the City”.

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YMCA Project SNUG Receives the Drum Major for Justice Award from the Nepperhan Community Center at its Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

January 29th, 2012 | Posted by John in Education & Leadership | News | Social Services - (0 Comments)

The Nepperhan Community center awarded the YMCA Project SNUG program its Drum major for Justice Award at its Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast. “These guys put their lives at risk everyday and deserve our appreciation”, said Dr. Jim Bostic the executive Director of the Nepperhan Community Center.  “I’ve watched these men grow up … Read more →

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YMCA Project SNUG

January 18th, 2012 | Posted by John in Advocacy | Blog | Education & Leadership | News | Social Services - (0 Comments)
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What do you do when your community has had more that 232 shootings in several years? In Yonkers, you call the YMCA. SNUG was established to help local law enforcement and anti-violence community groups steer at-risk New Yorkers away from a culture of violence. SNUG, which is guns spelled backward, was created in response to … Read more →