The Demakes Family YMCA is proud to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF) Community Response Fund to support Youth Mental Health Support Services for young people in Lynn. This funding will help expand a comprehensive, community-centered approach to supporting youth—providing free preventative programming, access to behavioral health […]
Full StoryThe YMCA of Metro North invites families across the North Shore to celebrate Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative dedicated to improving the health and well-being of kids and families. This free, community-wide event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, offering a fun-filled day designed to inspire healthy habits and active lifestyles […]
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The YMCA of Metro North will join YMCAs nationwide for Five Days of Action®, taking place April 13–17, 2026, a weeklong campaign focused on raising awareness and empowering adults to protect children from abuse, with a special focus this year on digital safety. As kids spend more time online, the Y is sharing simple, practical […]
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Published by The Daily Item: https://itemlive.com/2026/02/16/peabody-unites-for-life-saving-heart-screenings/ As teenagers lined up inside the Torigian Family YMCA on Monday, rolling up their sleeves for a five-minute heart test, two families stood nearby knowing exactly why it mattered. At a heart screening event held in partnership with the Espinal and Facey families, more than 90 young people — […]
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The YMCA of Metro North is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Orne as its new Chief Development Officer, bringing decades of distinguished YMCA leadership and fundraising experience to the association. Orne joins the YMCA of Metro North with a career rooted in building strong communities, advancing mission-driven programs, and cultivating meaningful philanthropic partnerships. […]
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