August 7, 2025

Start the School Year Strong with the Y!

YMCA of Greater Nashua’s Before the Bell and Y Academy Programs Help Kids Start and End Their School Days Strong! August is National Back to School Month, and as families across Greater Nashua prepare for the return of the school year, the YMCA of Greater Nashua is here to help make the transition a smooth… Read more »

August 6, 2025

Making Waves

  A MERRIMACK Y FAMILY’S STORY Water safety has always been a priority for the Merrimack YMCA family of Tim (dad), Erin (mom), and their two boys, Declan (7) and Brendan (4). The family enjoys boating and often vacations or camps near water, so Tim and Erin have consistently emphasized water safety with their children…. Read more »

July 30, 2025

Sunshine. Friends. Summer Vibes

Summer Fun and Health with Y Camps and Free ECG Screenings The YMCA of Greater Nashua is encouraging families to make the most of the final weeks of summer by joining in the celebration of National Play Outside Day on Saturday, August 2. As families gear up for back-to-school season, the Y invites the community… Read more »

July 22, 2025

Honoring Everyday Heroes

Honoring Everyday Heroes Who Keep Our Waters Safe On July 31, the YMCA of Greater Nashua proudly celebrates International Lifeguard Appreciation Day, recognizing the trained professionals who work tirelessly to ensure safety in and around the water every single day. From pools to lakes, swim lessons to summer camps, lifeguards are frontline protectors who make… Read more »

July 15, 2025

Anyone Can Drown. No One Should.

July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day The YMCA of Greater Nashua joins global partners in recognizing World Drowning Prevention Day, a United Nations-designated day of awareness and action to address one of the world’s leading—but largely preventable—causes of death. Every year, drowning claims the lives of over 236,000 people worldwide, with children under the… Read more »

July 9, 2025

Creating an Inclusive Environment for All

Honoring Inclusion, Identity, and Empowerment This July, the YMCA of Greater Nashua proudly joins communities nationwide in celebrating Disability Pride Month, honoring the strength, diversity, and contributions of people with disabilities. Disability Pride Month marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—a landmark civil rights law passed on July 26, 1990, that prohibits… Read more »

July 2, 2025

Celebrate Summer the Safe Way

Celebrate July’s National Play Outside Day Supporting Youth Development and Safe Summer Fun On Saturday, July 5, the YMCA of Greater Nashua joins families across the country in celebrating National Play Outside Day, a reminder of the importance of unstructured outdoor play, movement, and connection, not just for children, but adults too. As families enjoy… Read more »

July 1, 2025

Double Your Impact

  Anonymous Donor Pledges $100,000 Matching Gift to Support YMCA of Greater Nashua’s Early Education Center Renovation The YMCA of Greater Nashua is thrilled to announce an extraordinary act of generosity: an anonymous donor has pledged a $100,000 matching gift to support the renovation of its Early Education Center at the Merrimack YMCA, doubling the… Read more »