The YMCA of Metro North brought together volunteers, staff, and community partners for its 2026 Annual Meeting, for a celebration of the people and partnerships helping the Y create stronger, healthier, and more connected communities across the region. The event highlighted the YMCA’s continued work as a leading community nonprofit organization. It also recognized other […]
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The YMCA of Metro North is helping make summer healthier for local children and families by offering Summer Eats, a free summer meal program available at the Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn and the Saugus Family YMCA. Summer Eats is offered through Project Bread in partnership with local schools and community meal providers across Massachusetts. […]
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In recognition of National Water Safety Month, the YMCA of Metro North is launching a month-long public awareness campaign focused on drowning prevention, water safety education, and safe supervision around water. Throughout May, families across the region are invited to take part in a series of water safety initiatives designed to help children and caregivers […]
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More than 300 runners and walkers lined up at Breakheart Reservation on Saturday, April 25, for the Saugus Family YMCA’s annual Not a Walk in the Park 5K, making the 2026 race the largest and most successful in the event’s history. Known for its challenging course and signature hills, this year’s race drew the event’s […]
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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 […]
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