THE YMCA RECEIVED AN AWARD FROM JB THOMAS LAHEY FOUNDATION TO FUND FREE SWIMMING LESSONS FOR ALL PEABODY 2ND GRADE STUDENTS In early 2019, the Torigian Family YMCA was awarded a $24,950 grant from the JB Thomas Lahey Foundation to support a Safety Around Water Partnership with Peabody Public Schools. Through the collaboration, every […]
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Sonjia is a single mom of a 10 year old boy, and works full time for the MBTA as a bus driver. She is the sole provider for her son, as his dad suffered a stroke and is unable to work or contribute financially. Last summer she looked into various summer programs for her son to attend, […]
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The YMCA of Metro North recognized the support the Y receives to make an impact in the community thanks to the donors, partners and volunteers at the Y Champions Celebration on Thursday, May 23. The breakfast and annual meeting took place at the Lynn Vocational Technical High School Culinary Arts program space and the students provided […]
Full StoryIn December of 2018, the YMCA of Metro North was awarded one of 13 grants awards from the Attorney General Maura Healey’s office as part of $3 million in funding under a new grant program focused on addressing the social determinants of health, including nutrition, safe housing, violence prevention, and substance use, all of which […]
Full StoryThe Saugus YMCA has been awarded a $20,000 grant from YUSA for the “Healthy Weight and Your Child” program. This 15-week program incorporates three components – healthy eating, physical activity and family. It has been discovered that family dynamics play a critical role in the choices youth make regarding diet and nutrition. “We are excited […]
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