I started working for the YMCA of Greater Boston in November, and it's been an amazing few months! My family has always had a Y membership, and my kids have taken part in swim classes, camps, gymnastics, T-ball and soccer. It's been a safe, supportive place for my family to move and grow. 

There's so much more to it, though. When the pandemic hit, the Y stepped up in ways they never could have imagined. As a strong partner throughout Boston, the Y was able to leverage their relationships and capabilities to meet the most immediate, emergent needs in the community. The Y is on track to provide more than 5 million meals to people throughout greater Boston. They opened up emergency daycare centers for essential workers, remote learning centers and learning pods to help combat the "Covid slide" and provide a safe place for students when they couldn't be in their school buildings. They started a virtual studio to provide fitness opportunities when people and families couldn't go into the gym. And they give back, continuously. If there is a need, they meet it, and they look at ways to systemically solve the issue. 

All of this happens because of the generosity of people, like YOU, who recognize the many ways the Y is closing the gaps in their community. We can't do this without you--thank you in advance for your support!