YMCA of the North Shore

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the wonderful educators in Haverhill at our 16th Annual Educator of the Year event at Renaissance! Thank you to our Premier Sponsor Haverhill Bank for supporting this event year after year! Congratulations to the nominees and thank you to all who submitted nominations. Every year our committee looks forward to reading the nominations and stories that parents, friends, co-workers, and students share! Thank you to Flowers By Steve for donating corsages for all of our nominees and Haverhill High School's CTE Healthcare Occupations Program for the H keychains. Thank you to Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School's Poets Inn for baking delicious cookies for dessert and to the 3 students who read nominations at the event! Thank you to Haverhill High School Student Sophia for singing the National Anthem to kick off our event. This year we honored Dr. John and Debra Maddox with our Commitment to Community Award. Dr. John and Debra Maddox continue to work to ensure all children in our community have access to learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom. Thank you to Tim Jordan for presenting the award at our event. We're grateful for their support and honored to have awarded them. And, congratulations to Walnut Square's Cherie Rousseau for being our Educator of the Year! Cherie is a School Adjustment Counselor at Walnut Square, a district-wide Safety Care trainer, and a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor. She not only is educating students but also adults working in the school system and community members We are thankful to all of our partners in education. Together, we're ensuring all children in our community are educated and nurtured. Haverhill Public Schools Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School HILL VIEW MONTESSORI CHARTER PUBLIC (DISTRICT) #haverhillma #northshoreymca #communitypartnerships #YMCAEducation

Thank you to All-Brand New England and Edward Colbert for being our generous Friend Sponsors for our 2024 Wanderlust Ball! #StrongYStrongCommunity

Thank you to our 2024 Wanderlust Ball Silver Sponsors: Daxko, Dorald Design & Construction, Essex County Community Foundation, Griffin & Merrow Inc., McLane Middleton, Sundance Screenprints, and Paycom! #StrongYStrongCommunity

Our John J. Meany Senior Affordable Housing is officially OPEN! ?? The site of the former Cape Ann Y, this brand new construction offers 44 affordable, one-bedroom units of much‐needed senior rental housing with support services. The units are for those aged 62 and over with units reserved for veterans, those with disabilities, and members of the local community. Providing affordable housing has always been a core component of the Y’s mission. To learn more about our affordable housing, click here! >> https://lnkd.in/eqnmCGhW #StrongYStrongCommunity ?? From left to right: Cape Ann YMCA Board President Karen Abbott, Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga, YMCA of the North Shore President & CEO Chris Lovasco, Dave McKechnie, CEO Emeritus of the YMCA of the North Shore Jack Meany, Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Jennifer Maddox, Senator Bruce Tarr, and Executive Director of the Cape Ann YMCA Erina McWilliam-Lopez.

We have SO many wonderful Gold Sponsors to thank! Thank you to Bay State Physical Therapy, Brown & Brown Insurance, Daniel Dennis & Company LLP, Demeo LLP, Eastern Bank, Matrix Fitness USA, Glovsky Counselors at Law, Rich May, P.C., SV Design, Townsend Energy, The Lynch Foundation and Unicpro for your support of our 2024 Wanderlust Ball! #StrongYStrongCommunity

Thank you to our 2024 Wanderlust Ball Diamond Sponsors Groom Construction Company, Inc., New England Biolabs, and M&T Bank! We are so thankful for your support and dedication towards our Y! #StrongYStrongCommunity

Our 2024 Wanderlust Ball is November 23! This incredible and impactful event would not be possible without the generosity of our Platinum Sponsors,?Institution for Savings?and?Beauport Financial Services, LLC.!?#StrongYStrongCommunity

Our Y recently reached an amazing milestone! We are thrilled to have started welcoming new residents to the redeveloped space at the former Cape Ann YMCA, 71 Middle St, Gloucester. The John J. Meany Community Housing for seniors offers 44 affordable, one-bedroom units of much‐needed senior rental housing with support services. The units are for those aged 62 and over with units reserved for veterans, those with disabilities, and members of the local community. This project will be life-changing for our new residents, like Phil, who lost his wife in February. Phil shared that this was the first big decision he made without his wife and while his new journey will be tough without her, he is looking forward to having a new place to call home where he can find community and regain a sense of peace. Providing affordable housing has always been a core component of the Y’s mission. Chris Lovasco, YMCA of the North Shore President & CEO said, “This project is especially important to me as a Gloucester native. I have family and friends in this community and know many seniors who deserve quality affordable housing. I am grateful to all those who came together to make this project a reality. We are committed to exploring new and innovative ways to provide even more affordable housing.” The $26 million project is centrally located in the downtown historic area of Gloucester and close to many amenities as well as public transportation. We are so proud and grateful to the many staff who made this project a reality. Also, a huge thank you to our project team; Affirmative Investments, Inc., SV Design, Windover Construction, Meridian Associates, Inc. and Anser Advisory. And a special shout out to all our funders; Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC), Institution for Savings, North Shore Bank, City of Gloucester, Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation (MHIC), MassDevelopment, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development A commemorative ribbon cutting will be held on Wednesday, November 6th at 9:00 am.?Gloucester Daily Times

The hours after school can be a gap in a child's day, but at the Y, they become a time of discovery and growth. Local kids and teens within our community are exploring new interests, building confidence, and staying active in our high-quality after-school programs. With a commitment to provide financial assistance, we ensure that every child, no matter their family's financial situation, can be part of this incredible experience. Click here to give today! >>?https://lnkd.in/esCrVXmv

This past Friday, we had the honor of celebrating Paralympian Leanne Smith and Coach Dave Modzelewski, fresh off their medal winning and record breaking performance in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games! ?? Leanne shared her incredible story in a Q&A session with YMCA of the North Shore CEO Chris Lovasco and received multiple proclamations and citations from Senator Joan Lovely, State Representative Jerry Parisella, and Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill. Mayor Cahill even proclaimed October 18 as Leanne Smith Day! We're so proud of you, Leanne and Dave! ????