“In my experience, removing obstacles and creating an environment that is welcoming to everyone is the first step in creating a community wherein everyone grows and thrives,” Jené Riley said. “I am honored to represent the YMCA of Downtown Manchester in our efforts to strengthen social integration, education, and health promotion for everyone.”
At this time, The Granite YMCA is evaluating opportunities and ways to engage membership with virtual and home-based wellness options.
YMCA STAY, offered at Parkside, Hillside, McLaughlin, and Southside middle schools, provides direct and indirect services to more than 100 at-risk students who may need additional help to be successful in school due to a variety of factors. The program provides a broad range of services including academic support, mentoring, time management, and healthy behaviors and aids the ongoing efforts to provide a strong and healthy foundation for Manchester youth and teens.
The Granite YMCA is pleased to announce the appointment of David Ports as its new President and CEO, effective July 8, 2019. David was selected by the Y’s CEO Search Committee, following a four-month search.
he Granite YMCA announced on Friday the resignation of CEO John Harris. For nearly two years, Harris has guided the state’s largest Y association; he has decided to move on for personal reasons.
The Granite YMCA announced the appointment of Dave Lawton as the new Executive Director for the YMCA of Downtown Manchester.
The event will feature a broad range of activities for the whole family such as a bouncy house, Zumba, dance performances, a close-up view of a fire truck, family yard activities, and so much more.
Each year, this event celebrates the Y’s impact on the community and how the Y continues to make a difference in the lives of so many people.
The Granite YMCA is hosting free community events to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. Healthy Kids Day is an opportunity to ignite children’s imaginations so that they can imagine what …
Bill Kotekas, a YMCA for 90 years, was presented with the Y’s Legacy Award in recognition of his exemplary passion and dedication to the Y’s mission and core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.
The Granite YMCA is offering new members an opportunity to join without having to pay a membership join fee starting Thursday, December 29 – Tuesday, January 31.
Thanks to a recent $10,000 donation from Hannaford, the Granite YMCA is offering free performances of Food Play during the Granite YMCA’s 11th annual Brunch with Santa on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The brunch, sponsored by Hannaford, features good eats and a host of healthy activities for the whole family.