October 25, 2023
Stories of Inclusivity: How an Engaged Y Volunteer Helps Children Embrace Diversity Nan Connelly, volunteer, and Amy Millard, Nashua Site Director, have known each other since 2016. That was the year Nan first started volunteering at the Y, “This is funny because I wanted to volunteer, and I googled preschools and the Y came up…. Read more »
October 18, 2023
On Your Mark: Using Passion to Make a Difference The runners are at the starting line, hearts racing, palms sweating, ready to compete in the race of their lives. They are at the ready, taking in all the sights and sounds, people cheering, their families nearby. They take their mark, adjust their tutus…and they are… Read more »
October 11, 2023
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: How a member-led initiative supports our community partners. Togetherhood, the Y’s member-led volunteer service program, activates Y members to work together to plan and lead service projects that respond to local community needs. Created just over ten years ago by Y USA, this signature program offers members a unique opportunity to give… Read more »
October 4, 2023
PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S In 2018, our YMCA had the opportunity to offer a group cycling class that was focused on improving symptoms for individuals with Parkinson’s, originally called Parkinson’s Cycle, and now renamed Pedaling for Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is a brain disease that causes uncontrollable movements, such as tremors, and can create difficulty with balance and… Read more »
