THE WAY TO A BETTER US – A collection of letters of love and hope from James Morton, CEO to the community, plus coverage of action that the YMCA of Greater Boston has taken to combat social injustice and inequity and pave the way to a better us.

The Way to a Better Us

YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON

A collection of letters of love and hope from James Morton, President and CEO, to the community, plus coverage of action that the YMCA of Greater Boston has taken to combat social injustice and inequity—paving the way to a better us.

distributing food

29Nov

$4.7 Million Grant Awarded to Support Food security in Massachusetts

YMCA of Greater Boston is one of the recipients of the grant, enabling us to deliver food to underserved neighborhoods in Boston.

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26Nov

Letter from the President & CEO

Thanksgiving 2020 – Like No Other . . .

A message on gratitude this Thanksgiving.

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Governor Baker

23Nov

MA Allance of YMCA’s ANNUAL Meeting

Governor Charlie Baker and First Lady Lauren Baker speak at the MA Alliance of YMCA’s Annual Meeting.

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21Nov

Mayor Walsh joins the Y to distribute free turkeys this Thanksgiving

Mayor Marty Walsh joined workers at the Dorchester YMCA Saturday to give out free turkeys, courtesy of Stop & Shop, to families in need before Thanksgiving.

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CEO James Morton

10Nov

A Conversation on Race

Our President and CEO, James Morton was interviewed by Glen Gunderson, President and CEO of YMCA of the North for his blog series about equity.

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CEO James Morton

08Oct

CEO James Morton selected To Boston Business Journal’s Power 50 for 2020

Our President and CEO, James Morton was recently named to Boston Business Journal’s Power 50 as one of Boston’s most influential leaders in 2020.

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01Sep

Food Insecurity is on the rise in Massachusetts

The YMCA and other community locations have been providing meals to children, families, and seniors throughout the pandemic, and are now working to continue that into the fall.

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31Aug

Letter from the President & CEO

Enough is Enough!

The change starts with us – you and me. We must declare – Enough is Enough – and then act accordingly.

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19Aug

A Summer Job That Gives Back

Teens help the YMCA of Greater Boston distribute food this summer. We are proud to provide summer youth employment with a purpose.

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04Jul

Letter from the President & CEO

July 4th

How, during these challenging times, do we work towards the ideals upon which this country was founded?

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01Jul

Governor’s Visit to Huntington Ave. Location

Announcing an innovative partnership to help provide Boston’s most vulnerable residents.

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01Jul

‘No Victory Laps From COVID-19′: Gov. Baker Urges Social Distancing Over July 4 Weekend

Serving the community during the pandemic by delivering thousands of bags of groceries to those in need.

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01Jul

Governor Baker tours YMCA of Greater Boston

A unique initiative to address food insecurity throughout the city.

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01Jul

The RIDE drivers help deliver thousands of meals during COVID-19 crisis

Partnering with transportation to feed families during this crisis.

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01Jul

Officials have full plate as 1 in 7 go hungry amid coronavirus pandemic

An unlikely partnership has formed in an “all-hands-on-deck” effort to keep food on the table.

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26Jun

‘We’re built to do this’: As food insecurity rises in Mass., food providers adjust

The YMCA is working with Boston’s food bank to keeping up with increasing demand.

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19Jun

Letter from the President & CEO

Juneteenth

Let’s celebrate our hope for the day when we will all be free.

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11May

Letter from the President & CEO

In Times of Pain

“Constructive revenge” and servant leadership: a starting point for our work to end poverty and racism.

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