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carry out the YMCA mission," Matt asserts."

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2004, of which more than 100,000 were individuals under age 18-nearly one in
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Alicia Renee Farris , Director, Michigan Institute for
Nonviolence Education and lead host of the event, along with other
officials and dignitaries.
Over 1,000 youth also will attend Monday through Wednesday.
For more information call the Michigan Institute for Nonviolence Education at
(313 ) 758-0748, or visit http://www.

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Why: Individuals, families, schools, organizations and communities must
change the way they perceive and respond to violence. The
conference will equip participants of all ages with proven tools for
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nonviolence art exhibition ongoing. Programs that give
parents and children a place to spend safe, quality time together -- including
family camps, family nights, and family resource centers -- also depend on
Partners With Youth Campaign funds.

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Where: Cobo Exhibition and Conference Center located at One Washington
Boulevard, Detroit

Who: Speakers to follow the Mayor's address include Dr. "During the
difficult years since 2001, our volunteers have set higher and higher fund
raising goals to keep pace with the needs of children, teens and families.

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to reach many families," says YMCA President Neil Nicoll.

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What: The Global Nonviolence Conference opening plenary session

When: Monday, April 18, 9:30 a.

Workshops will provide opportunities for corporate managers,
educators, law-enforcement and human-resource professionals, parents
and students to gain meaningful information and training in order to
become catalysts for change.

Other events of interest include: Monday, April 18 through Thursday the
21, a Lunch and Learn Series, from noon until 1:30 p. featuring world
renowned peacemakers; the Celebration of Young Peacemakers Awards Luncheon,
Wednesday, April 20, at noon featuring Youth Under Construction; The Peace Jam
Concert and Rally on Wednesday, April 20, from 6 until 10 p. Monday is
slated for elementary-school-age participants; Tuesday, for junior -high-school
children and Wednesday for high-school youth and teens.

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year's results. Funds support the
work of 21 youth development directors across King and south Snohomish
counties, as well as child care, day and resident camps, youth and teen
leadership programs, transitional housing, alternative education, career
development, after-school activities and youth sports.

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County Commissioner and Chair of the Michigan Host Committee Bernard
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"It's a privilege to live where so
many people are willing to contribute the funds to build a stronger
community. The YMCA Partners With Youth Campaign helps
eliminate financial barriers to membership and participation in positive
programs for thousands of children, teens and families.

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