Y History
Founded in this year, America got it's first YMCA!
When is 1851?
This is the often used abbreviation for "The YMCA of Greater Boston".
What is YGB?
In dollars, this is how much YGB gave out in financial assistance in 2023.
What is $5 Million?
With it's own dance moves, this professional singing group had America singing our name.
Who are the Village People?
Founded in this city, America's First Y made history!
Where is Boston?
This is the name of the 12-week long specialty health initiative which is FREE for everyone in the community who is diagnosed with cancer.
What is the LiveStrong at the Y program?
In 2023, 144 youth participated in this teen program, which provides academic enrichment, career exploration, and mentoring to teens in grades 7-12
What is the Achievers program?
This college in western MA has educated many YMCA professionals. Current employees can take advantage of classes there at a discounted rate.
What is Springfield College?
This popular sport just brought banner 18 to Boston, and it was invented at the Y.
What is basketball?
This is how many physical centers YGB has in and around Boston.
What is 13?
Last summer, 7,000 teens got FREE membership to the Y during the summer through this program which ensured they have a safe place to go, stay active, and have fun when school is out.
What is "Get Summer"?
Every year, our partners Sun Life and the Celtics team up to raise money for this Y program, which gets funded every time a player makes a dunk!
What is Healthy Habits?
What is Father's Day?
2024 will be the fourth time this association wide event will take place. During it, we host many different 5k events, spin-a-thons, and swim-a-thons. This is the name of this association-wide event.
What is Together We Move?
Every day, the Y's Hunger Prevention Program, which is the Greater Boston Food Bank's largest distributor, packs and distributes 800 bags of food, which feeds this many people.
What is 2,000 people?
Burbank YMCA and Charles River YMCA have this special kind of swim program, making the water accessible for all.
What are adaptive swim programs?
This larger overarching organization connects many YMCAs across the country, and it is headquartered in Chicago.
What is YUSA?
YGB's biggest fundraising event occurs every fall. Last year, this event raised $500,000. This is the name of the event.
What is SPARK!?
In 2023, 565 adult learners looked to the Y for help with reaching economic stability and employment. At this signature program, adult learners participated in workforce development and ESOL programs.
What is Education and Training?
This is the name of YGB's current CEO.
Who is David Shapiro?