Furloughed Federal Workers Receive Free One-Month Membership at the YMCA of Metro North

The YMCA of Metro North is opening its doors to furloughed federal workers and their families by offering a free one-month membership to help ease the stress of the ongoing federal shutdown. The YMCA recognizes the financial and emotional strain that furloughed workers may be experiencing and wants to provide a space for relief, community, […]

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Governor’s Office Recognizes YMCA of Metro North with Special Citation for Summer Nights Program

The YMCA of Metro North received a special citation from Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll in recognition of its successful Summer Nights program at the Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn. Spencer Hastings, along with his dedicated team, accepted the citation on behalf of the Y for their leadership in providing safe, enriching […]

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The Power of Community Participation on Display at the YMCA Gala

The YMCA of Metro North announced that its annual Where in the World Gala raised more than $340,000 to provide critical access to YMCA programs and services for thousands of children, teens, families, and seniors across the region. The event, which took place on September 18, 2025, at the Marriott in Peabody, was filled with […]

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YMCA of Metro North Earns Highest Honor for Abuse Prevention Practices

Announcement comes as the association heads into its annual “Safety September” emergency response drills. The YMCA of Metro North, a regional leader in youth development and healthy living, has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. Praesidium Accreditation® is a prestigious honor that publicly demonstrates the organization has worked to […]

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GE Aerospace Foundation Awards $5,000 to the Demakes Family YMCA

The Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn is proud to announce it has received a $5,000 charitable contribution from GE Aerospace Foundation to support youth development and community-based programming in Lynn. This generous donation reinforces GE Aerospace’s commitment to lifting communities and investing in the people and neighborhoods where their employees live and work. “In a […]

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