The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility.
Water Safety is important every day at the YMCA.
The YMCA of Central MA is happy to partner with the Recreation Worcester Program and other collaborative partners to provide a safe and fun environment for our children during the summer.
Learn about the Recreation Worcester Program here
“Paula Green of Shrewsbury remembers when she was unable to join a YMCA.
“I grew up in the 1950s and ‘60s in New Jersey when the Y was for men only,” she noted. “I remember my brother and friends going to the Y and didn’t understand why I couldn’t go. Obviously, things have changed over the years.”
At this year’s 151st annual meeting of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, held at the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA in Westborough, Green received the George I. Alden Award. It’s the highest honor given annually to a member who has had a significant impact on the Y.
Also at that meeting, she was installed as chair of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts Board of Directors. She’s only the second woman to hold that volunteer position. The first was Dr. N. Lynn Eckhert of Southborough from 2002 to 2004, the year the Boroughs Y opened.”
Click here to read the full Community Advocate article about our new chair of the board, Paula Green
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!
“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 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
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!
