YMCA of Greater Nashua Earns Praesidium Accreditation®, Reinforcing Commitment to Safe and Supportive Environments
The YMCA of Greater Nashua has earned Praesidium Accreditation®, a nationally recognized distinction that demonstrates the organization’s commitment to the highest standards of abuse prevention and safety.
The accreditation reflects the YMCA’s dedication to ensuring that every child, family, member, volunteer, and staff person experiences an environment built on trust, accountability, and care. Praesidium Accreditation is awarded only after a rigorous assessment process verifying that an organization’s abuse prevention practices are not only in place but consistently implemented throughout its operations.
To achieve accreditation, the YMCA of Greater Nashua underwent a comprehensive review of policies, screening and selection practices, training programs, monitoring and supervision procedures, feedback systems, response protocols, and administrative practices. The accreditation is valid for three years and represents an ongoing commitment to maintaining safe environments and continuously strengthening organizational practices.
“At the YMCA of Greater Nashua, creating safe spaces where people can learn, grow, and thrive is fundamental to our mission,” said Mike LaChance, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Nashua. “This accreditation reflects the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and leadership team to fostering a culture of vigilance, accountability, and care. Families place tremendous trust in the YMCA every day, and this achievement demonstrates our commitment to honoring that trust through actions, not just words.”
The accreditation process also reinforces the YMCA’s longstanding focus on building a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility. Through comprehensive training, clear policies, and systems that promote transparency and accountability, the YMCA continues to strengthen its ability to protect those it serves while supporting a positive and welcoming experience for all.
“This recognition reflects more than compliance with standards,” LaChance added. “It affirms a culture that prioritizes the well-being of every person who walks through our doors. Safety is essential to our ability to strengthen community, and we remain committed to continuous improvement in everything we do.”
The YMCA of Greater Nashua serves thousands of individuals and families throughout southern New Hampshire through programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. From early learning and afterschool programs to wellness initiatives, camps, and community outreach efforts, the YMCA is committed to ensuring that every person has access to the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.
For more information about the YMCA of Greater Nashua, visit www.nmymca.org.
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Tim McMahon
Director of Marketing and Communications
YMCA of Greater Nashua
603-721-9628
tmcmahon@nmymca.org
About the YMCA of Greater Nashua
The YMCA of Greater Nashua is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Serving communities throughout southern New Hampshire, the YMCA provides programs and services that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Through its mission-driven work, the YMCA helps individuals and families build healthier, more connected lives.
About Praesidium
Praesidium is the leading innovator of scientifically based solutions designed to transform the way organizations approach the prevention of sexual abuse. Praesidium’s expertise, consulting, and solutions help to foster safer environments for children, vulnerable adults, staff, volunteers, and all parties involved. For over 30 years, Praesidium has trained more than one million people online and hundreds of thousands in person. As the largest and most comprehensive sexual abuse risk management firm globally, Praesidium knows how sexual abuse happens and, more importantly, how to prevent it.