Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the City of Newton.
8/3/2022
We are grateful to announce that we have just been awarded a $38,100 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the City of Newton. These funds support financial aid for Newton residents attending our preschool and Out-of-School Time programs. This is our fourth CDBG grant since early 2021, amounting to $186,600 which has enabled even more children to grow and thrive at the Y. With CDBG funds, we have been able to increase our maximum subsidy for childcare financial aid from 30% to 60%, a critical difference for families facing continued economic challenges due to COVID-19.
YMCA Naming New Building at Summer Camp for Former Watertown Teacher
Jim Lochiatto, or Mr. Loch, made an impact on many Watertown children as an art teacher and working at the YMCA's Camp Chickami, and now he is being honored by having a new building at the Y's summer camp named for him. Since the 1950s, the West Suburban YMCA has run summer camps at its [...]
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West Suburban YMCA: Register for fall pre-school and after-school - Fig City News
The West Suburban YMCA is now enrolling for fall pre-school and after-school programs. These are under the leadership of Heather Porder, the YMCA's new Director of Preschool & Family Services, who brings over 20 years of experience in early childhood development and growth.
Newton's West Suburban YMCA Welcomes New Preschool Director
NEWTON, MA - The West Suburban YMCA, a nonprofit offering youth and community health, social, and educational programs in Newton and surrounding communities, has appointed Heather Porder as the Director of Preschool & Family Services.
Weekly Update from the CEO
Can you believe it's May already? We're hopeful this month will bring with it some sunshine, warmer weather, and perhaps the early stages of reopening our Y.
Looking Toward Reopening - We Want Your Input!
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A Message from the CEO
Thank you to the hundreds of members who have chosen to stay with us by converting their monthly membership fees to a donation until we re-open our facilities. During these uncertain times, every member we retain helps ensure we can continue to provide critical services in our community and be here for you all when this crisis subsides.
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