Dear Friends,
April 16th marked one month since all branches of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts temporarily closed our doors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic – one month since we last were able to see you walk through the doors and welcome you with a smile. The past few weeks have been incredibly challenging, both for our community and for the world-at-large. The enormity of the situation can truly feel overwhelming at times.
Yet the Y remains deeply committed to remaining a pillar, a strong foundation, for those who depend on our programs and services – so we adapted. We’ve offered a plethora of online resources to guarantee you can still workout from the safety of your home. With the help of our partners, the Y has organized feeding efforts to assist those in our community faced with food insecurity, distributing 3,512 meals in recent weeks across our Association. The Y continues to offer Emergency Child Care to essential workers so they can go to work, knowing their children are safe and having fun while, of course, practicing social distancing.
All of this work happens in large part because of dedicated members and donors like you. Our collective efforts remind those across our Association that they are not alone during these trying times. Your support is deeply humbling and continues to inspire us as we conduct the crucial work we accomplish each day. So on behalf of all of us at the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, thank you. Thank you for your confidence and continuing to stay with us – we look forward to seeing you at the Y soon.
Stay well,
David Connell
President & CEO
