The Granite YMCA held an awards ceremony last month during which volunteers, community supporters, donors, and employees gathered to recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments of The Granite YMCA over the past year.
The Granite YMCA was recently awarded $1 Million Dollars in grant funding by Hillsborough County. The award is part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from which the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners has approved $12,419,645 to area non-profits.
“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.
After three months of fun in the sun, it’s time to grab backpacks, go supply shopping and round up your children, because it’s time to go back to school! This can be a stressful time for many parents, making it easy to forget essentials. Good news, the panic and stress can be avoided by following the following advice from the Granite YMCA.
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.
From May 1 through June 30, The Granite YMCA will offer seniors seven free visits to its five branch locations in Manchester, Goffstown, Londonderry, Portsmouth and Rochester.
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.
Vacation camp, led by YMCA School Age Child Care professionals, is for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, depending on the camp.
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.
Free family fun, food, a bounce house, music, giveaways and other activities will be on tap this Saturday, June 4 as The YMCA of Downtown Manchester hosts its second annual Rock the Block event.
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.
Area residents are encouraged to break a sweat for a good cause on Sunday November 15 when the Granite YMCA will host a special event in support of its LiveStrong program.
UNH Manchester students now have an exciting new array of health and wellness options, thanks to an innovative program announced Sept. 18 by the University and the Granite YMCA. Effective this month, all full time students who utilize the Manchester campus will be part of the Wildcat Wellness Program and have full membership privileges at the Granite YMCA, which includes branches in Manchester, Goffstown, Londonderry, Portsmouth and Rochester.
