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.
OCTOBER 2019
- Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA Partners with World Champion Boston Celtics for Youth Development Program - Press Release
- Cape Ann YMCA launches $30.6 million building project in Gloucester - Boston Globe
- Ground to be broken Wednesday for Glen T. MacLeod YMCA - Gloucester Daily Times
SEPTEMBER 2019
- North Shore YMCA giving teens alternative option to suspension - WickedLocal Danvers
- Former Marblehead YMCA board members recognized - Marblehead Reporter
- Inside, outside - Haverhill Gazette
- 'Arc Tank' competition sparks innovative programs for kids with disabilities, autism - Boston 25 news
AUGUST 2019
- MassDevelopment Issues Tax-Exempt Bond for YMCA of the North Shore to Support Creation of New Cape Ann YMCA Building - MassDevelopment
- Scott Energy sponsoring YMCA road race - Gloucester Times
JULY 2019
- Summer at Spindrift: Cape Ann Y camp sees new leadership, programs - Gloucester Times
- Gym stars shine in national championship - Eagle Tribune
- Duffields donate paddleboards to North Shore YMCA - Ipswich Chronicle
- Greater Beverly YMCA receives MassMutual Foundation grant -Beverly Citizen
- Boxford swimmers Porter and West Mulgrew qualify for Bay State Games -WickedLocal Middleton
- Scott Energy supports YMCA Firecracker 5K - WickedLocal Marblehead
- Haverhill YMCA Childcare Program Receives $20K Cabot Foundation Grant - 97.9 WHAV
- Fostering community-based exercise - Salem News
JUNE 2019
- Massachusetts YMCAs partner with the Wonderfund - Beverly Citizen
- Marblehead teens go the distance, building bikes for foster kids - Marblehead Reporter
- Merrimack Valley Chamber honors small businesses - Eagle Tribune
- DanversCARES celebrates Danvers Public Schools students, volunteers and more at annual meeting - Wickedlocal Danvers
- YMCA Gym Stars heading to nationals - Eagle Tribune
- Social media campaign gets respectful ear from Y officials - Salem News
- Haverhill YMCA set to launch new STEAM program - Eagle Tribune
MAY 2019
- Tykes get down in the dirt with senior citizens - thelocalne.ws
- STEPPING OUT: Haverhill and Plaistow Community YMCA/North Shore YMCA's Legacy Gala - Eagle Tribune
- Fuller School demo taking place, YMCA and apartments slated to open in fall of 2020 - Gloucester Times
- Building growth fueling city economy - Gloucester Times
- Beverly YMCA hosts gymnastics competition - Beverly Citizen
- Legacy Gala will benefit YMCA - Haverhill Gazette
- Swimming Helps Spring Nats Competitor Lisa Zraket ‘Find Herself’ - US Masters Swimming
- Film screening, panel to put spotlight on anxiety - Salem News
April 2019
- PHOTOS: Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA celebrates 10 years - WickedLocal Marblehead Reporter
- YMCA of the North Shore announces Institution for Savings as title sponsor of the 2019 Road Race Series - press release
- YMCA underway– Clearing and construction staging at former Fuller School Campus - Good Morning Gloucester
- Beverly youths participate in community service day - Beverly Citizen
- Y teens turn out in droves for volunteer day - Salem News
- YMCA to hold Legacy Gala event - Eagle Tribune
- Haverhill and Plaistow YMCAs gear up for summer at Tricklin' Falls camp - Haverhill Life
- YMCAs hold Healthy Kids Days- Eagle Tribune
March 2019
- Supportive Living Inc. adaptive exercise classes improve lives - WickedLocal
- Beverly YMCA hosts lifeguard symposium- Beverly Citizen
- How the YMCA’s Corner Stone Program Helps Patients With Cancer - Healthy State, news and information from Lahey Health
- Brain injury program a lifesaver -SLI’s adaptive exercise program available at Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Marblehead Reporter
February 2019
- New board leadership elected for Marblehead Y - Marblehead Reporter
- In their Corner - Haverhill Gazette
- Lynn schools trade suspension for intervention program to educate students about vaping - Lynn item
- In their Corner - Eagle-Tribune
- Timberlane and Sanborn educators honored - Eagle-Tribune
January 2019
- Greater Beverly YMCA receives $50K grant - Beverly Citizen
- Taking their best shots - Haverhill Gazette
- Saluting the Commonwealth Motors Unsung Heroes - Eagle Tribune
- Swampscott, Marblehead residents elected to Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA board - Swampscott Reporter
December 2018
- Celtics clinic a slam dunk in Marblehead - Marblehead Reporter
- Lynn Item Celtics Player coming to Marblehead YMCA for a youth basketball session -
- Partners hope to close Fuller deal at year's end - Gloucester Times
- Cornering Cancer - 01907 Magazine
November 2018
- 5 Things to do this week, Dec 1-7 - Beverly Citizen
- Haverhill YMCA Honors Whittier Tech’s Grover as Educator of the Year - 97.9 WHAV
- North Shore YMCA founds program to support cancer patients, families - WickedLocalSwampscott
- Pentucket Lake's Connolly, Rep. Vargas Getting Dunked by Donors in YMCA'Splash' Fundraiser - 97.9 WHAV
- Around Cape Ann. Taste of Cape Ann - Gloucester Times
- YMCA launches Corner Stone program for families dealing with cancer- Lynn Item
- YMCA passes the ACA 25K tradition to Yukan Sports - press release
October 2018
- Member testimonial - Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA
- Channeling Generosity for Marblehead YMCA - Lynn Item
- New child care option in Swampscott - 01907 Magazine - Fall 2018
September 2018
- Marblehead YMCA expands into Swampscott - Swampscott Reporter
- Our view: Helping neighbors in need - Gloucester Times
- Wise investment: North Shore YMCA maximizes Arc Tank grant - Wicked Local North of Boston
August 2018
- Motorcade, $5,000 grant ahead for 2-year-old cancer fighter - Gloucester Times
- To the top - Haverhill Gazette
- Police graduate first youth academy - thelocalne.ws
- The Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA plans to open an early learning and childcare center in Swampscott - Lynn Item
- Lynch/van Otterloo Y to open education center in Swampscott - Salem News
July 2018
- Focus on summer hoops - Haverhill Gazette
- Ipswich Y sprayground helps beat the heat - Ipswich Chronicle
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Return of the Arc Tank - interview with Chris Lovasco - NECN
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East Coast Lumber Donates $25,000 to YMCA Camp Tricklin’ Falls for Future Expansion -Press Release
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WBZ-TV 4 Your Community : Arc Tank
Gloucester education Foundation grant to Cape Ann Y Summer Literacy program, Children keep skills sharp at this camp, Y summer literacy program closes learning gap, opens worlds - Gloucester Times - Our view: Fuller project deserves approval - Gloucester Times
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Business Briefs - BankGloucester awards $20,000 in grants - Gloucester Times
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Spots Still Available for YMCA’s Creative Arts Theater Camp Summer Sessions - 97.9 WHAV
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New program at Marblehead/Salem Y focuses on water safety - Marblehead Reporter
June 2018
- Patriots' Mitchell reads to kids at the Haverhill Y - Eagle Tribune
- Patriots' Mitchell at Haverhill YMCA- Salem News
- Annual North Shore Striper Blitz is June 15-16 - Beverly Citizen
- United Way Announces Winners of Competitive Grant Awards on the North Shore - Northshore Magazine
- North Shore YMCA to launch support program for cancer patients, survivors - Marblehead Reporter, Beverly Citizen
May 2018
- North Shore YMCA to launch support program for cancer patients, survivors - Marblehead Reporter
- STEPPING OUT: Haverhill and Plaistow Community YMCA 2018 Legacy Gala - Eagle Tribune
- Support, not punishment. For suspended students, an alternative to being sent home - Salem News
- Letter: Thank you, teen leaders - Gloucester Times
- Local teens fight Big Tobacco's influence - Gloucester Times
April 2018
- Dempsey, Galloway to Be Honored at May 12 YMCA Legacy Gala - WHAV 97.9
- On The Run: Local race options aplenty with Marblehead, Lynn Woods series - Gloucester Times
- Resources for grandparents raising grandchildren - Gloucester Times
- Greater Beverly YMCA Board lends a hand - Beverly Citizen
- Nerf battle stations, everyone - YMCA hosts special school break events - Gloucester Times
March 2018
- Ribbon cut for Sterling Center expansion, new early education facility in Beverly - Beverly Citizen
- Expansion makes room at Beverly YMCA - Salem News
- Beverly YMCA celebrates expansion - Gloucester Times
- Fuller partnership, city talk affordable housing - Gloucester Times
- YMCA, Healthy Collaborative partner to run Youth Council - Gloucester Times
- Community meeting confronts substance abuse - Ipswich Chronicle
- Girls visit mayor for talk on women in politics - Gloucester Times
- Scene - Event and Party Pictures - Northshore Magazine
February 2018
- Surviving snakes - YMCA offers school vacation week events - Gloucester Times
- YNS Sharks Coach Janet Harty appointed New England YMCA Coaches Rep - swimswam.com
- Cape Ann Y partners with Healthy Gloucester Collaborative's Youth Council - Cape Ann Beacon
- Kids pool talents in Olympic Games at Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA - Lynn Item
- Gifts boost drive for new YMCA, $1.7M closer to $20M goal - Gloucester Times
- Business Briefs - Janet Harty Announcement - Salem News
- YMCA of the North Shore swim coach takes on new role - Beverly Citizen
- More than just teammates - Haverhill Gazette
- School Committee Supports Expansion of Haverhill YMCA Summer Reading Program - WHAV 97.9
- Cape Ann YMCA announces partnership with Healthy Gloucester Collaborative's Youth Council - Press Release
- Wake Up Call from YMCA Gymnastics - WCVB TV
- Lessons in shibori - Gloucester Times
January 2018
- $35000 donation funds opioid fight in Swampscott - Lynn Item
- Wake up call from Haverhill YMCA - WCVB TV
- Massive water break disrupts Salem - Salem News
- Lifeguard credited with saving womans life at YMCA - WCVB TV
- Swampscott first responders attend opioid education, prevention training - Swampscott Reporter
- Letter: Let's move forward on Fuller - Gloucester Times
- Rockin for Food: Teens spend 24 hours in rocking chairs to fill food pantries - Gloucester Times
- Good call for all - EagleTribune
- Community comes together to help Salem students -Salem News
- Ipswich swimming and diving girls already breaking records nearing halfway point - WickedLocal Ipswich Chronicle
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North Shore YMCA gala raises critical funds - Beverly Citizen
December 2017
- Bank boosts drive for new Y by $1M - Gloucester Times
- Children deliver some holiday cheer, YMCA kids visit Hannah Duston Healthcare - Eagle Tribune
- YMCA of the North Shore awarded Community First Grant to increase healthy food access in Salem - Whole Foods Whole Cities Foundation Press Release
November 2017
- Ipswich gives thanks to those who help others - Ipswich Chronicle
- YMCA pitches 'Water Wise' at Arc Tank - Salem News
- You never count a kid out, Moody School teacher honored as Educator of the Year - Eagle Tribune
- YMCA Annual Taste of Cape Ann draws huge crowd - Good Morning Gloucester
- North Shore YMCA selected to pitch at “The Arc Tank” competition - Beverly Citizen
- Going Going Gobble Road Race planned - Eagle Tribune
- Gifts keep Y project on track - Gloucester Times
October 2017
- Make Here Better - Carriage Towne News
- Plaistow Community YMCA Recognizes Cafua Family Charitable Foundation for Support of Local Children - press release
- Third Time's The Charm: Y finally Holds Its Trunk or Treat - thelocalene.ws
- Halloween at the Y' is Friday - Eagle Tribune
- YMCA to Honor Jean Ray at Educator of the Year Dinner Nov. 14 - 97.9 WHAV
- City calls for review of Fuller project - Gloucester Times
- Expert speaker gives drug-use advice in Ipswich - Ipswich Chronicle
- The Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs join forces to raise $75,000 for Y staff hit by hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico - press release
- An expansion for all ages at the YMCA's Sterling Center - Salem News
- Enjoying the festival -- with a bit of exercise mixed in - Haverhill Gazette
- Record 215 MA children served by DCF enjoy summer camp with support from the Wonderfund -press release from Wonderfund
September 2017
- Dog Day Afternoons - Gloucester Times
- Housing planned for downtown Y - Gloucester Times
- YMCA National Champion Nicole Welch gives verbal commitment to Villanova - Swimming World Magazine
- Cabot Y to expand with more housing - Salem News
- Greater Beverly YMCA announces new board members - Beverly Citizen
August 2017
- Tug of War - Gloucester Times
- Gone Crabbin' - Gloucester Times
- EBSCO information services grant of $20,000 supports the purchase of 36 Chromebooks for YMCA of the north shore summer literacy program - Press Release
- Swampscott swimmers cross the English Channel - Lynn Item
- Finding the right after-school program for tweens - Boston Globe
- Salem YMCA to run early learning center at Salem High School - Patch.com
- Youngsters Richardson, Rouillard win national gymnastics championships - Salem News
- Championship Pedigree - Gloucester Times
July 2017
- Greater Beverly YMCA helps expand Summer Literacy Program - Beverly Citizen
- Slideshow: Haverhill's YMCA Camp Trickin Falls - Haverhill Gazette
- North Shore YMCA steps up for Wonderfund - Salem News
- Cape Ann Y offering youth, teen programming - WickedLocal Manchester
- Fitness on the Water - Beverly Citizen
- YMCA of the North Shore takes on childhood obesity with new national program, "Healthy Weight Loss and Your Child" - press release
- YMCA Gym Stars excel at national meet - Eagle Tribune
- Cleanup costs rise at Fuller - Gloucester Times
- Cape Ann Y receives Essex Heritage Partnership Grant - Gloucester Times
- 5 Things to do this week - July 8-14 - Beverly Citizen
- Greater Beverly Y holds beam signing for expansion project - Beverly Citizen
JUNE 2017
- BankGloucester announces ‘Banking for the Community’ winners - Gloucester Times
- YMCA of the North Shore hosts morning of service - Beverly Citizen
- YMCA Race series targets childhood obesity - Newburyport Daily News & Salem News
- Marbleheader takes home Y’s ‘David Sherman Community Strengthening’ award - Marblehead Reporter
- Local Writers Create Play For Schools Using True Stories Of Teens Struggling With Addiction - WBUR-FM
MAY 2017
- YMCA announces new ocean rowing camp - Marblehead Reporter
- Renovations underway at the Marblehead Y- Marblehead Reporter
- Now that's athletic - Haverhill Gazette
- Lynch/van Otterloo Y in the middle of renovations - Salem News
- High Toll of Drug Fatalities Keeps Communities Looking for a Solution - thelocalne.ws
- 10th Anniversary Celebration - Gloucester Daily Times
- Marblehead super and Swampscott CEO named to Y board - Marblehead Reporter
- The man everyone in Ipswich knows - Ipswich Chronicle
- A big score for drug take back - Ipswich Chronicle
APRIL 2017
- Beverly YMCA expanding - Beverly Citizen
- Cape Ann Y holds Community Awards Celebration - WickedLocal Gloucester
- Get into groove, you’ve got to move - Boston Globe
- Nearly 500 runners Chase the Gorilla down Argilla in 5K - Ipswich Chronicle
- Aqua Rehab makes a splash - Gloucester Daily Times
- Greater Beverly YMCA expansion project groundbreaking - Beverly Citizen
- Beverly YMCA breaks ground on expansion - Salem News
- Greater Beverly YMCA starts work on new campus - The Boston Globe
- Twins among five recognized by YMCA - Gloucester Daily Times
- Marblehead swimmers compete at YMCA national - Marblehead Reporter
- "Trailblazers" highlight North Shore's role in history - Newburyport Daily News
- YMCA celebrating honorees' commitment to community - Gloucester Daily Times
- The Cape Ann YMCA 2017 Community Awards - Press Release
- Now Breathe...and begin your test - Salem News
MARCH 2017
- Beverly YMCA reveals expansion, new education center - Salem News
- Letter to the Editor: YMCA making a difference - Gloucester Daily Times
- Garrison Golf owners to be honored - EagleTribune
- Beverly YMCA member wins rowing championship at 95- Beverly Citizen
- Cape Ann Y accepting community awards nominations- WickedLocal
- At 95, Beverly woman just keeps rowing on - Eagle Tribune
- The Haverhill YMCA receives grant from Haverhill Cultural Council to Support it's “Theater for All” program - Press Release
FEBRUARY 2017
- Local Gymnasts Shine - Haverhill Gazette
- Cape Ann YMCA to offer LIVESTRONG at the YMCA - Gloucester Daily Times
- On the Run: Fill out your 2017 race calendar with local series - Salem News
JANUARY 2017
- Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA to host Book Drive - Marblehead Reporter
- Fuller work could start in 6 months - Gloucester Daily Times
- Leadership changes at Rockport teen center - Gloucester Daily Times
- Cape Ann's 2016 in Review - Gloucester Daily Times
2016
- "Stuff a Bus" toys available for families in need - Gloucester Daily Times
- Dunkin' Donuts chain owners give 100 kids holiday shopping spree - Newburyport Daily News
- Haverhill Youngsters treated to shopping spree - Eagle Tribune
- YMCA gymnasts compete in Turkey Tumble - Marblehead Reporter
- Gatherings YMCA of the North Shore 17th annual gala - Gloucester Times
- YMCA raises funds for local families - Beverly Citizen
- YMCA of the North Shore Gala Raises $741K, Setting Record - Massnonprofit News
- Topsfield resident attends YMCA gala - Tri-Town Reporter
- YMCA of the North Shore Emerald Ball Gala raises critical funds for local kids and families in need
- YMCA readies for fundraising push - Gloucester Times
- Educator of the Year nominees announced - Eagle Tribune
- Free wellness program for cancer survivors at the Cape Ann Y - WickedLocal Manchester
- Mobile Y, Clean Team roving Gloucester - Gloucester Times
- Local gymnasts take national titles other YMCA team members place high in meet - Haverhill Gazette
- 2016 YMCA Long Course Nationals Psych Sheet Released - Swimming World
- Ipswich Y celebrates expansion opening - Ipswich Chronicle
- Marblehead YMCA sees several top six finishers at Regionals -Swampscott Reporter
- Fuller School sale deadline extended - Gloucester Times
- Hamilton resident elected Greater Beverly YMCA board president - Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle
- STEPPING OUT: Haverhill YMCA's First-Ever Legacy Event - Eagle Tribune
- YMCA Legacy Event to honor Fletcher Carter - Eagle Tribune
