Making Pods Work For Everyone
The YMCA of Greater Boston, along with 3 other community organizations, partnered to form the Community Learning Collaborative, to provide high-quality academic and developmental support to children in Boston.
Boston Globe: ‘Learning Pods’ Taking Root in Black, Latino Neighborhoods
New community collaborative offers a free service to fill an education gap exacerbated by the pandemic.
YMCA of Greater Boston on NECN’s “This week in Business”
YMCA of Greater Boston CEO James Morton describes how he learned of a surprise $18M donation and most importantly how it will impact the organization’s mission, addressing critical needs
Hope for Democracy
We, the YMCA of Greater Boston, stand with others in denouncing the deplorable events that occurred in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021.
NEU Alum and YMCA Executive Helps Distribute over 3 million Meals during covid-19 pandemic
SVP of Partnerships and Responsibility Wendy Zinn has led the charge to feed families during COVID-19.
YMCA of Greater Boston receives $18m from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Our hearts are full to be one of the recipients of Mackenzie Scott’s donations to 384 organizations.
$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.
Thanksgiving 2020 – Like No Other . . .
A message on gratitude this Thanksgiving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enough is Enough!
The change starts with us – you and me. We must declare – Enough is Enough – and then act accordingly.


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.
July 4th
How, during these challenging times, do we work towards the ideals upon which this country was founded?
Governor’s Visit to Huntington Ave. Location
Announcing an innovative partnership to help provide Boston’s most vulnerable residents.
‘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.
Governor Baker tours YMCA of Greater Boston
A unique initiative to address food insecurity throughout the city.
The RIDE drivers help deliver thousands of meals during COVID-19 crisis
Partnering with transportation to feed families during this crisis.
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.
‘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.
Juneteenth
Let’s celebrate our hope for the day when we will all be free.
In Times of Pain
“Constructive revenge” and servant leadership: a starting point for our work to end poverty and racism.