Seniors are among the most vulnerable populations to COVID-19. This is not only because of the risk of the virus itself, but also the effects of being socially isolated and the loss of regular, health sustaining activities. During the pandemic, the YMCA of Metro North is helping seniors in the region cope with the stress […]
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The Lynn YMCA transformed a newly renovated floor of its residences into a temporary overnight shelter to help to the Lynn Shelter Association and the City of Lynn better meet social distancing guidelines for its homeless population. Officials from the City of Lynn Fire Department and Lynn Shelter Association worked over the weekend to set […]
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The YMCA of Metro North association is hosting a Community Diaper Drive to help local families in need obtain diapers and wipes for their infants and toddlers. Diapers and wipes are a necessity quickly becoming financially out of reach for families in surrounding communities. The association’s branches in Lynn, Melrose, Saugus, and Peabody are asking […]
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The YMCA of Metro North is partnering with the Northeast Chapter of the American Red Cross to sponsor blood drives in Lynn at the Knight of Columbus on April 17 and May 4. Blood shortages are severe due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. To date, nearly […]
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The YMCA of Metro North is proud to announce that it was awarded $24,500 for its Partnership Program as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) 2019 High Impact Priority grants program.
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