INITIATIVES
Through strong community collaborations and partnerships, the Y works to meet the needs of the community and those we serve through a variety of avenues and opportunities.
Miracle League of Milwaukee
The Miracle League of Milwaukee is Milwaukee's first universally-accessible baseball league, for children with physical and mental disabilities. The Miracle League allows all children to play organized baseball, regardless of ability. Miracle League baseball is played on a custom-designed field featuring a cushioned, rubberized, completely flat surface to prevent injuries and allow access for the visually impaired and those in wheelchairs.
The Miracle League Complex opened in August 2011 and is located at
the John C. Cudahy YMCA.
Well City Milwaukee
Well City Milwaukee is a workplace wellness initiative led by the City of Milwaukee, the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC), the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee and the Wellness Council of Wisconsin.
In 2010, Milwaukee reached the first step in workplace wellness by receiving Well City USA – Silver level designation. Moving forward, the goal is to continue on the path to healthier lifestyles by broadening and deepening outreach with employers to make workplace wellness standard practice in the Milwaukee business community. Learn more and find out how your company can get involved.
Passport to Play (Play in the Parks)
The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation and Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital and Milwaukee County Parks teamed up to launch Play in the Parks, a free program that encouraged families to get outside this past summer, get moving and enjoy an evening of games and activities.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the percentage of overweight or obese high school students is 25% for Wisconsin and 37% for the Milwaukee Public School District. For the first time in history, children may have shorter lifespan expectancies than their parents.
Due to overwhelming support of the community and the grant from Northwestern Mutual Foundation and the Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, the fun continues indoors this fall. Passport to Play will continue to keep kids and families moving – and it’s free and open to everyone.
The program is designated to support the development of family play time, and encourage good health through physical activity while strengthening families and creating community.