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Check out the latest news articles about all the exciting things happening at all our Y locations. Read about our impact and how we are making a difference each day with the unending support of our donors, staff, volunteers, community partners, and neighbors.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Pam Sullivan
Communications Director
978-564-3945
sullivanp@northshoreymca.org

April 2025

Salem News – Neuro-Fit specialized fitness classes help those with brain injuries regain strength, mobility
WHAV – Haverhill, Plaistow YMCA Name Seven Honorees to Share Stories at Legacy Gala in May

March 2025

WHAV – Healey Awards State Farm Food Grants to Haverhill Agency, Others; Draws Comparison to Trump Cuts
Gloucester Times – YMCA offering scholarship for child care
The Local News (Ipswich) – Institution for Savings to sell County Road office

February 2025

Salem News – Salem Y joins city’s schools in mental health support program
Marblehead Current – What are the top 2025 fitness trends in town?
WHAV – Statewide YMCAs Name Haverhill’s Vargas as Legislator of the Year; Rep. Supports $1 Million for New Y

January 2025

WHAV – ‘Project Y’ Aims to Involve 100 Youth in Haverhill Community Projects
Haverhill Gazette – YMCA celebrates philanthropy
Salem News – Monday’s area roundup: Beverly gymnasts tumble past Marblehead-Swampscott

December 2024

CNHINews – YMCA of the North Shore gala raises $1.6M
Gloucester Times – YMCA of the North Shore gala raises $1.6M
Salem News – YMCA of the North Shore gala raises $1.6M

November 2024

Gloucester Times – They brought me home new John J. Meany affordable housing provides 44 new homes for seniors
WHAV – Haverhill YMCA Celebrates 16 Nominees for Wednesday’s Naming of the 2024 Educator of the Year
Gloucester Times – School board petitions to stop planned illegal strike

October 2024

Gloucester Times – Gloucesterite wins first Melinda Adam scholarship
Salem News – City Breaks ground on new McPherson Youth Center
Salem News – Paralympic gold medalist Leanne Smith honored by YMCA
Beverly Patch Beverly’s Leanne Smith Honored For Paralympic Gold Medals, New Record
01945 Magazine – The Neverland for kids
Marblehead Current – Trunk or Treat fun for families Oct 25
PR Newswire – New England Biolabs® Partners with YMCA of the North Shore to Open New Early Learning Center at its Headquarters

September 2024

Marblehead Current – WET & WILD: Dogs close out the pool as summer ends
MSN.com – YMCA Of The North Shore Awarded $300K Cummings Foundation Grant

AUGUST 2024

Marblehead Current -Y HAPPENINGS: A look back at an eventful year
Gloucester Times – Celtics’ Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy visits Gloucester’s Camp Spindrift
Gloucester Times – Little Mermaid Jr’ playing at Cape Ann Y
Haverhill Gazette – PHOTO SLIDESHOW: YMCA Touch A Truck/Book Drive | Gallery
Eagle-Tribune – Touch-a-Truck Book Drive supports YMCA literacy programs for kids
Marblehead Current –Y HAPPENINGS: A look back at an eventful year
Gloucester Times – Celtics’ Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy visits Gloucester’s Camp Spindrift
Gloucester Times – Little Mermaid Jr’ playing at Cape Ann Y
Haverhill Gazette – PHOTO SLIDESHOW: YMCA Touch A Truck/Book Drive | Gallery
Eagle-Tribune – Touch-a-Truck Book Drive supports YMCA literacy programs for kids

July 2024

WBZ radio – Children’s Island Summer Camp Deals With Vandalism Ahead Of Opening
Patch – North Shore Sharks Coach To Assist U.S. Paralympic Swim Team In Paris
USA Paraswimming – Eight coaches named to US paralympics swimming staff
Gloucester Time GEF helps support summer learning
WOKQ – Sunset Yoga https://wokq.com/sunset-yoga-beach-ipswich-massachusetts/
Patch – North Shore Sharks Coach To Assist U.S. Paralympic Swim Team In Paris
USA Paraswimming – Eight coaches named to US paralympics swimming staff

Gloucester Time GEF helps support summer learning

WOKQ – Sunset Yoga https://wokq.com/sunset-yoga-beach-ipswich-massachusetts/

June 2024

Marblehead Current – Commentary: Let’s make drowning a thing of the past
Eagle Tribune – Commentary: Let’s make drowning a thing of the past
Eagle Tribune – Plaistow YMCA to send 5 to national championship
Patch – YMCA Of The North Shore Awarded $300K Cummings Foundation Grant

Eagle Tribune – Plaistow YMCA to send 5 to national championship

Patch – YMCA Of The North Shore Awarded $300K Cummings Foundation Grant

May 2024

Daily News of Newburyport – Driscoll touts Rowley housing project, among others, across state
Gloucester Times – Young Artists create own theater
Salem Patch – The North Shore YMCA Theatre Co. presents Disney’s High School Musical JR
Salem News – YMCA accepting nominations for Youth Exemplary Awards
Salem News – Ralph Bates, known for charitable gifts, remembered
WHAV – Northern Essex Community College Solicits Private Sector Bids to Redevelop Haverhill Sports Center
Marblehead Current – Squash a hit at the Olympics and the Y

Marblehead Current – Squash a hit at the Olympics and the Y

April 2024

Gloucester Daily Times – YMCA brings on mental wellness director
Salem News – YMCA brings on mental wellness director
WBZ AM Radio – North Shore YMCA Puts Special Focus on Mental Wellness
Salem News – Project Y community service day set for Saturday
Beverly Patch – Ultramarathon Swimmer Talks Mental Health At Beverly YMCA
Eagle Tribune – Community Justice Support Center offers an alternative to incarceration

March 2024

Eagle Tribune – SLIDESHOW: Plaistow YMCA Education Celebration
Marblehead Current – YMCA wraps Jr Celtics program for the season
Eagle Tribune – YMCA’s Education Celebration recognizes NH educators making a difference
Gloucester Times – Y hosting lottery for John J. Meany Senior Affordable Housing

February 2024

Marblehead Current – Y is making mental health a top priority
Patch – YMCA of the North Shore Hires Director For New Mental Health Role
Marblehead Current – YMCA celebrates 15 years on Leggs Hill Road

January 2024

Gloucester Daily Times – 400 Trees plants 200, seeking volunteers to help plant more
WHAV – Dozens of Local Athletes Take Part in YMCA Regional Gymnastics Meet in Plaistow
WHAV – State Housing Secretary Augustus Gets First-Hand Look at Haverhill’s Housing Crisis at Vargas Roundtable

December 2023

Salem News – Home for the holidays
Beverly Patch – North Shore Affordable Housing Crisis: YMCA Provides Aid For 500+
WBUR- FM – Early educators praise expanded state investment in capital improvements at child care centers
The Eagle Tribune – LETTER: Thanks to individuals, YMCA for supporting children

November 2023

Gloucester Daily Times – Greenbelt among Cape Ann nonprofits receiving grants from bank
Ipswich Local News – Kagan’s honored at Y Gala
Gloucester Times – YMCA gala raises $1.5M to support local residents, children and families
Salem News – YMCA gala raises $1.5M to support local residents, children and families

OCTOBER 2023

WBZnewsradio – No Soil, No Sun: Gateway Academy And Haverhill YMCA Create Hydroponic Farm
Eagle Tribune – Students growing vegetables in hydroponic Freight Farm

WHAV – Haverhill YMCA Inaugurates Hydroponic Container Garden at City’s Gateway Academy
Marblehead Current – Jr Celtics and Rookie Hoops are back at the Y
Eagle Tribune – Dodgeball tournament to support YMCA Giving Tree
Eagle Tribune – Monogram Foods donates $15,000 to YMCA student support program
WHAV – Haverhill and Plaistow YMCA Plan Fifth Annual Dodgeball Tournament Next Month
NBC Sports – How Community Keeps Para Swimmer Leanne Smith Strong Anywhere She Goes

Eagle Tribune – Gov. Healey visits Haverhill to celebrate new tax cuts for children and families
WHAV – Gov. Healey Brings her Tax Cut Tour to Haverhill; Residents Speak of Needed Savings
Eagle Tribune – Healey signs $1B tax-relief bill into law

SEPTEMBER 2023

Marblehead Current – New Faces, Prorgams at the Y
Marblehead Current – Local Pups enjoy end of summer Doggy Dips

Gloucester Times – Cape Ann News Brief
Salem News – Greater Beverly YMCA ceremony
Salem News – A re-dedication
New England Real Estate Journal – How technology is transforming affordable housing construction
Good Morning Gloucester – Cape Ann Ymca Announces New Board Members

AUGUST 2023

Salem Patch – The Salem Pantry Teams Up With Area Farms For Food-Insecure Families
Marblehead Current – What’s new this fall a the Y
WHAV – Haverhill YMCA’s Fuller Receives Honors During Commonwealth Heroines Celebration
WHAV – Boys and Girls Club of Greater Haverhill, Others Create Youth Summer Jobs with AG Grant
WHAV – YMCA Steps Out With ‘Run to the Ruckus’ to Benefit Scholarship
Eagle Tribune – Run to the Ruckus is Sept. 23
Haverhill Gazette – Summer fun at Camp Tricklin’ Falls
Eagle Tribune – YMCA camp keep kids happy in the summertime
Eagle Tribune – Still hot as summer simmers down
Haverhill Gazette – Best of Haverhill winners

Eagle Tribune – SLIDESHOW: Camp Tricklin’ Falls
Eagle Tribune – Getting some healthy kicks
Gloucester Times – Musical ‘Frozen Jr.’ coming to YMCA stage
The Daily News – Institution for Savings announces donations, pledges

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