February 14, 2024
Celebrating Black History Month and Diversity at the Y In 1946 the addition of players Roy Campanella and Don Newcombe to the Nashua Dodgers, a Class B New England baseball team, broke ground by making it the first integrated affiliated baseball team in the United States. Both veterans of the Negro Leagues, Newcombe and Campanella… Read more »
November 9, 2023
On the evening of November 2, staff, volunteers, donors, members and community partners came together to celebrate the YMCA of Greater Nashua’s impact at the 136th Annual Meeting. Held at the new Nashua Center for the Arts, in the heart of downtown, the agenda included a live performance by Y Dance In Motion, stories of… Read more »
November 3, 2023
2023: A Year in Review Building Brighter Futures Together Founded in 1887, the YMCA of Greater Nashua has served as a steadfast beacon of hope, strength, and community for 136 years. Throughout our rich history, we have weathered the storms of change, adapted to evolving needs, and remained committed to improving the lives of those… Read more »
November 1, 2023
JOIN US AS OUR HONORED GUEST YMCA of Greater Nashua’s 136th Annual Celebration Thursday, November 2, 2023 From 5:30-7pm Nashua Center for the Arts, 201 Main Street, Nashua, NH Mix and mingle, savor delightful appetizers, and join us in celebrating the incredible impact the YMCA has had over the past year. We hope you… 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 »
September 20, 2023
For a Better Us: Expanding our DEI Initiatives To Ensure the Y is a Place for All September 8-17, 2023 was Welcoming Week, a national initiative put forth by Welcoming America, which celebrates the efforts and journeys of new Americans, refugees and immigrants. This population is an important piece to our communities where individuals make… Read more »
