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ALL CPAs and the West Suburban YMCA: A Longtime Partnership
Mar 05, 2021ALL CPAs has been a longtime supporter of the Y. Chris O’Day, Director of Marketing, shared with us the deep roots of this important partnership:
Mission Moment: Making A Difference at Newton Corner Place
Mar 05, 2021Newton Corner Place (NCP), the Y's single occupant residency housing for formerly homeless men, is the only development of its kind in Newton and provides a critical landing spot for residents in all stages of their life.
February is American Heart Month
Feb 17, 2021February is American Heart Month, and the Y is encouraging the community to focus on their heart health and learn how to lessen their risk for heart disease, one of the greatest health risks to Americans.
For All: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Feb 08, 2021The West Suburban YMCA is committed to putting action behind the words in our mission statement—“for all”—and has embarked on a long-term initiative to strengthen our organization’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies and actions.
Here are just some of the action steps we’ve been taking in our effort to become an anti-racist organization:
Sign Up Now for Summer Camps
Jan 21, 2021Registration is open for the West Suburban YMCA’s summer camp season. Y camps offer kids an engaging environment where they build confidence, make new friends, feel a sense of belonging, and create memories that will last a lifetime. The West Suburban YMCA offers three summer camps: Camp Pikati, Camp Chickami, and Camp Frank A. Day.
Participate in our Virtual MLK Day of Service
Jan 11, 2021Last January on MLK Day of Service, we collected and packed hundreds of household items into “blessing bags” for clients of The Second Step, who provides essential services for families dealing with domestic violence. It was a great success and left us excited to do more in 2021.
New Year, New Goals: 5 Resolutions for 2021
Jan 05, 2021The Y: More Than A Familiar Place
Dec 28, 2020As we near the end of 2020, longtime Y member Bob Bouchal shared what the Y has meant to him over the years, and how he continues to return "home" to the Y during this tumultuous time.
How the Y Rescued One Family During COVID
Dec 15, 2020Zhenya Barshai’s family first came to the Y in the summer of 2020. Six months later, they can’t imagine life without the Community Connections Out-of-School Time program. She shared more about their experience with us:
Virtual Ugly Sweater 5K
Dec 10, 2020The Y community hit the ground running earlier this month, participating in the Virtual Ugly Sweater 5k! Donning ugly holiday sweaters, over 60 participants ran, walked, or hiked the 5k distance from both near and far – as close as right here in Newton and as far away as Colorado.
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