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For All: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The 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

Registration 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

Last 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

The Y: More Than A Familiar Place

How the Y Rescued One Family During COVID

Zhenya 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

The 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. 

The WSYMCA's Out-of-School Time Program Provides Relief for Working Families

In 2020, the Y's Out-of-School Time program evolved from a traditional afterschool to a full-day program geared toward supporting kids and families during remote school hours.

Three Ways to Give Back This December

It is not an understatement to say that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. Despite all the challenges, our community continues to rise to the occasion to support one another. So in the spirit of giving, here are three ways you can make a difference this giving season!

1. Donate Hearty Soups to our Food Drive

West Suburban YMCA Announces New Board Members

Newton, MA – The West Suburban YMCA announces the appointment of three newly elected members to its Board of Directors: Annie Greene, Eric Boecher, and Gloria Gavris.