Meaningful Membership

WE EDUCATE AND NURTURE OUR YOUNGEST AND MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN
The Cape Ann YMCA early learning program provides more than 60 children with a safe and affordable early learning program staffed by experienced and nurturing teachers.  We strengthen families by providing opportunities for them to work and play together, to share values, to improve their economic stability and to broaden their sense of community. 

WE CHAMPION AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The Cape Ann YMCA provides affordable housing giving local residents a place to call home.

WE CARE FOR ALL
More than $1.2 million in financial assistance so that everyone can enjoy YMCA membership, programs and services. During the peak of the COVID-19 in 2020-2021, the Cape Ann YMCA partnered with Action Inc. and the Grace Center to transform our facility into a shelter for 30+ individuals so they could emain safe and socially distant.

WE ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH 
The Cape Ann YMCA provided scholarships to more than 250 campers this summer who otherwise may not have had the opportunity to experience summer camp.

WE BATTLE FOOD INSECURITY
In collaboration with Open Door we provided over 16,000 free meals to children through the Summer Meals program. 

WE NOURISH CREATIVITY
In a partnership with Art Haven, we've provided hands-on art activities from skilled instructors to more than 200 campers helping them develop creative thinking skills, boost self-esteem, and provide a sense of accomplishment.  

WE PREVENT LEARNING LOSS AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EQUITY
Working directly with the Gloucester Public Schools, we support summer academic programs focusing on STEAM, math, and literacy while providing the capstone enrichment experience at camp to 60 students at no cost to their families.

WE HELP EDUCATE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW
In a partnership with the Gloucester Public Schools and the Gloucester Education Foundation, we provided learning pods for academic support, social skill development, and curriculum-based enrichment for students who need support, at no cost to their families. 

WE CHAMPION AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Providing affordable housing for 370 residents in our Cabot Street, Holcroft Park Homes and Rantoul Street residences, giving them a place to call home.

WE SUPPORT HEALTHY BODIES AND MINDS
Ensuring all members of the community can access our Y by offering flexible member pricing that makes membership affordable for all.  

WE PROVIDE CHILDREN A STRONG FOUNDATION
Whether it be summer camp, early learning, after school care or summer learning loss prevention we serve children aged 6 months to 14 years old annually, and we do so by providing scholarships so every child can learn, grow and thrive.

WE KEEP OLDER ADULTS YOUNG AT HEART
Ensuring older adults have access to health programs at their pace through water exercise, yoga and nutritional education.   Through Enhance Fitness, an evidence-based group exercise program for older adults that uses simple, easy-to-learn movements that motivate individuals (particularly those with arthritis) to stay active throughout their life.

WE EMPOWER TEENS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Project Y, Day of Volunteering - 200 youth and teens meet in the spring for a community wide clean up, servicing over a 10 mile radius and completing 12 projects.  Working hard and making a true impact in the City of Beverly through their dedication to service.

WE SUPPORT TEENS WITH OUR PASS PROGRAM (Positive Alternative to Student Suspension)
The PASS Program (Positive Alternative to Student Suspension) offers high school students a chance to attend a supportive therapeutic treatment program as an alternative to a suspension. With clinicians on staff, as well as therapeutic mentors, students in the PASS program receive help with their academics, mental health support as well as substance use counseling.

WE ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Providing camp scholarships to more than 400 children each summer who otherwise would not be able to attend.

WE SUPPORT HEALTHY BODIES WHILE TACKLING FOOD INSECURITY
Providing more than 80,000 meals and over 4,000 backpacks of food to children in our childcare programs.

WE PREVENT LEARNING LOSS AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EQUITY
Working with local school districts to implement summer academic support programs around STEAM, math, and literacy for more than 150 children in need of support.

WE CHAMPION AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Providing affordable housing for 74 residents at both the 81 Winter Street location and at Wadleigh House, giving them a place to call home.

WE PROVIDE INCLUSION AND ACCESS TO ALL
By providing over more than $800,000 in financial assistance to children, adults, and families who need it most, we ensure all members of the community can access our Y by offering flexible member pricing that makes membership affordable for all.

WE ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Providing camp scholarships to more than 100 children each summer who otherwise would not be able to attend.

WE SUPPORT HEALTHY BODIES AND FOOD EQUITY
Ensuring meals and groceries are delivered to more than 100 homebound individuals and families a week in collaboration with local food assistance organizations.

WE PREVENT LEARNING LOSS AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EQUITY
Working with local school districts to implement summer academic support programs around STEAM, math, and literacy for more than 150 children in need of support.

WE BATTLE FOOD INSECURITY
Bringing local businesses and the community together through the "Neighbors to Tables" initiative to support those struggling with food insecurity by providing more than 80 grocery gift cards to families in need. Our annual Thanksgiving food drive in partnership with Open Door collected 2528 pounds of food in 2022 equaling 2,102 meals and close to $5,000 in value.

WE CHAMPION AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Providing affordable housing for more than100 residents in our Powderhouse Village residences, giving them a place to call home.

WE SUPPORT HEALTHY BODIES AND MINDS
Ensuring all members of the community can access our Y by offering flexible member pricing that makes membership affordable for all.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Please contact Chris Bevilacqua  bevilacquac@northshoreymca.org

WE ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Providing camp scholarships to more than 200 children each summer who otherwise would not be able to attend.

WE TEACH WATER SAFETY AND LIFE SAVING SKILLS 
We provide swim lessons to more than 800 children each year,  teaching them how  to swim safely and learn a lifelong skill to keep them safe around water.  

WE ARE THE CHILD’S FIRST CLASSROOM
We provide Early Education to more than 150 children in Marblehead and Swampscott, which provides children with a place to socialize, develop their brains and reduce the gap between home to school.  

WE SUPPORT CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT 
Implementing a social and emotional learning curriculum in our six after school program locations provides children with the tools and support they need to be successful and thriving.

OUR Y IS HOME TO JR. CELTICS BASKETBALL
Providing a high quality basketball experience for children ages 2-13 in partnership with the Boston Celtics. We ensure children who might not be able to afford to play organized basketball an opportunity to play.

WE SUPPORT HEALTHY BODIES AND MINDS
Ensuring all members of the community can access our Y by offering flexible member pricing that makes membership affordable for all.

WE ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Providing camp scholarships to more than 400 children each summer who otherwise would not be able to attend, giving them opportunities to develop socially after a year of isolation and remote learning.

WE PARTNER FOR EQUITABLE EDUCATION
Working with local school leadership in addition to expanding our early education programs, we are providing high level education for all children, focused on social-emotional development..

WE DEVELOP TOMORROW’S LEADERS
By providing Leaders-In-Training, Councilor-In-Training programs, and Y Teen Nights, we are creating changemakers in our community.

WE PROVIDE INCLUSION AND ACCESS TO ALL
By providing more than $400,000 in financial assistance to children, adults, and families who need it most, we ensure all members of the community can access our Y by offering flexible member pricing that makes membership affordable for all.

WE ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Providing camp scholarships to more than 70 children each summer who otherwise would not be able to attend.

WE PREVENT LEARNING LOSS AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EQUITY
Working with local school districts to implement summer academic support programs around STEAM, math, and literacy for more than 240 children in need of support.

WE BATTLE FOOD INSECURITY
Through the work at our beautiful Greenspace Garden at Palmer Cove, we are able to grow fresh produce to provide to local families.

WE SUPPORT HEALTHY BODIES AND MINDS
Ensuring all members of the community can access our Y by offering flexible member pricing that makes membership affordable for all.