Minority Achievers Program
Hilton Garden Inn, Worcester, MA
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
5:30pm-7:30pm
We are so proud of our 2015 Minority Achievers Program Graduates!
The night was full of emotion and inspiration!
Thank you for a great evening!
Greater Worcester Community Foundation presents awards
“The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2015 Spring Discretionary Grants totaling $715,000 and awarded $616,650 in college scholarships.
The college scholarships to local residents for the 2015-2016 academic year range from $300 to $5,000 and were given to 376 students who are beginning or continuing their college educations. Recipients throughout Worcester County were selected through a competitive process on the basis of merit, financial need and special criteria established by the foundation’s donors.
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s scholarship program enables college-bound high school seniors to be considered for multiple opportunities through a single online application. The next application cycle will be open in early January.
The discretionary grants provide annual, renewable funding for local nonprofits. The spring cycle is half of the annual $1.4 million in discretionary grants that the foundation will award this year for programs in arts and culture, community development, education, the environment, health, and human services. Discretionary grants are funded through endowments created by local citizens.”
Recreation Worcester Summer Program
“Recreation Worcester is a free summer program for kids ages 7-13 that includes swim safety classes, and instructional activties at 10 of Worcester’s parks. Recreation Worcester takes the place of the former city summer program Wheels to Water & Beyond.
“Recreation Worcester is hoping to get more kids into our parks and keep them active. This program keeps our City’s children healthy, safe, and learning during the summer months,” said Petty. “The Summer Youth Corp is looking to do the same for our young adults. I look forward to watching City employees work side by side with Worcester’s young adults as they gain the professional experience they need to move forward in life.”
June 29 will start the program off with a four-day “Swim Week” at various sites across the city including the Boys & Girls Club, Girls Incorporated, the Jewish Community Center, YMCA Central Branch, YMCA Shore Park, and the YWCA.” 
Read the full GoLocal article here
Learn About the Central Community Branch here
Bank of America MAP Donation
We’re so grateful for the support of a wonderful Mission Partner, Bank of America , who stopped by today with a special presentation.
Congratulations to the Minority Achievers Program!
Getting Children Ready for Safe Swimming Season
“As part of National Water Safety Month in May, Massachusetts YMCAs encourage parents to take an active role in their child’s safety. The following are safety tips to practice when in and around the water:
- Only swim when and where there is a lifeguard on duty; never swim alone.
- Adults should constantly and actively watch their children.
- Inexperienced or non-swimmers should wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
- Parents or guardians of young children should be within an arm’s reach.
- Children and adults should not engage in breath holding activities.”
Read the full Golocal article here
Enterprise Bank Week 3 Giving Recipient
Enterprise Bank has announced that the week 3 Giving Recipient for their #20WeeksofGiving Charity Program is The Y!
Thank you to Enterprise Bank and all who voted for The Y!
About 20 Weeks
“Enterprise Bank is pleased to present 20 Weeks of Giving, celebrating and giving thanks for our 20 years with the wonderful people and businesses of North Central Massachusetts. As a community bank, we take very seriously our role as a good philanthropic partner and neighbor, giving back to the communities we serve and supporting non-profit organizations dedicated to making our communities a better place to live and work. Each week from May 1 to September 18, 2015, we will donate $1,000 to a deserving local non-profit organization nominated by you, for a total donation of $20,000.”
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