Annual Fundraiser Benefits YMCA Scholarship Fund

The YMCA of Metro North hosted its annual Where in the World celebration at the Torigian Family YMCA in Peabody on Thursday, September 21. During the event, the YMCA raised funds to benefit the Scholarship Fund for Kids so they can access the educational and athletic programs they need at the YMCA. “In the past […]

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Demakes YMCA Offers Free Membership to 7th and 8th Graders After Outbreak of Violence in Lynn

Read the Full Story: https://itemlive.com/2023/09/15/lynn-ymca-to-offer-free-membership-for-7th-and-8th-graders/ The Demakes Family YMCA will be free for all 7th and 8th graders in the city beginning later this month. The free program, which begins Sept. 25, was approved by the Board of Directors of the Metro North YMCA during their meeting Wednesday. “The city’s going through a very challenging […]

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Rooftop Garden Opens at the Demakes Family YMCA

The YMCA of Metro North is pleased to announce that it will host a grand opening reception for its newly completed Rooftop Garden at the Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn on June 21 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The reception includes friends, donors, and staff who are invited to celebrate the grand opening. “Completing construction on […]

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Andrea Baez Joins Distinguished Panel for City of Lynn Women’s History Month Program

The City of Lynn held a Women’s History Month panel at the Lynn Auditorium on April 25, 2023, as a way to celebrate local leaders and changemakers. The panelists shared their stories, highlighted their challenges and successes, overcoming obstacles, and shared their lessons to inspire women across generations in Lynn and beyond. Michelle “LaPoetica” Richardson […]

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YMCA Shares PSA on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Ahead of Its Annual 5 Days of Action Campaign

PSA includes Gov. Maura Healey, Devin McCourty, Tom Caron, and Ayla Brown [April 24th – Peabody, MA] The YMCA of Metro North released a 2023 PSA on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention in collaboration with the Alliance of Massachusetts YMCA’s for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The video features Governor Maura Healey, Patriot’s Devon McCourty, Tom […]

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