Alma Cares and the Lynn YMCA Partner to Distribute Thanksgiving Turkey Boxes to Families in Need

Alma Cares has partnered with the YMCA of Metro North in Lynn to distribute 75 Thanksgiving turkey boxes to families in the Lynn area.

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Saluting Our Veterans!

The YMCA of Metro North is honoring the members in our community who have served our country with a special Veterans Day Weekend celebration.  From Friday, November 8th through Monday, November 11th veterans and active military personnel can use the facilities at the YMCA free of charge!  These men and women are also welcome to […]

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Sonjia’s Story

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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YMN Awarded Healthy Weight and Your Child Grant

The 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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Omar’s Story

Omar is a middle schooler with cerebral palsy who started working out with personal trainer, Josh Brown, at the Melrose Family YMCA in the Spring of 2018.  Initially, personal training came as a recommendation from Omar’s physical therapist to improve his overall strength and health before he started middle school, but over time it grew […]

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