Celebrity Chef Paul Wahlberg donates an in-home prepared dinner for ten to the YMCA of Metro North Annual Gala this Fall

The YMCA of Metro North is hosting its annual Where in the World fundraising gala on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00pm.  This year’s event, appropriately titled “Where in the World Did 2020 Go?” will be held virtually with entertainment, auction items, and a raffle grand prize of $5,000 with all proceeds benefiting critical youth services […]

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Food insecurity prompts expansion of food program at the Y

With food insecurity on the rise, the YMCA of Metro North is expanding its food distribution program to cover the region. The YMCA of Metro North recently announced the expansion of its summer food program across the Metro North region. Operating five distribution sites in Lynn, Peabody, and Saugus, the YMCA of Metro North will […]

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Melrose Family YMCA Reopens July 13

After a 16-week closure the YMCA of Metro North association opened its first branch, Torigian Family YMCA in Peabody on  July 7 followed by the Melrose Family YMCA on Monday, July 13th. The association developed a phased reopening plan for each of its four fitness centers and gymnastics center in advance of the Governor’s recent […]

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AFTER 16 WEEKS OF CLOSURE, YMCA OF METRO NORTH LAUNCHES PHASED REOPENING PLAN FOR ITS BRANCHES

Plan highlights new safety procedures in its facilities in addition to spaced machines and reduced capacity on its fitness floor and indoor pools. After a 16-week closure the YMCA of Metro North association is ready to open its first branch, Torigian Family YMCA in Peabody on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. The association developed a phased […]

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YMCA of Metro North Fills Gaps in Fundraising as Hundreds of Runners Participate in Virtual 5k Runs

The YMCA of Metro North has seen hundreds of runners participate in their charity virtual 5k races over the past few months.  The organization launched the virtual runs to fill a gap in its fundraising efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds support its emergency response to the public health crisis, such as meal distribution, […]

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