Posts by John Nardacci

Rashawn Robbins Memorial Boxing Showcase is a fundraising tournament held annually at the Dunbar YMCA in honor of Rashawn Robbins, one of its boxers who was shot and killed in street violence. The event welcomes over 30 boxers from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and New York. In celebration of Rashawn’s life, this event raises awareness…

YMCA of Greater Springfield celebrates benefactors, good works, at 2014 Scholarship Celebration Breakfast; Rick DesLauriers, Dan Shaughnessy keynote speakers. Read the full story on here, goo.gl/tpoK48

As ONE ASSOCIATION, we are working together to meet the growing needs of the 14 cities and towns that we serve. As the COMMUNITY PARTNER Y, we support other non-profits who share our mission through proceeds of some of our fundraising events and partnerships. Whether we are providing early learning opportunities to our youngest members, keeping…

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) – With the recent uptick in violence in Springfield, neighborhood communities are responding to the crimes with peace and prayer. That’s exactly what the YMCA of Greater Springfield did Thursday night at the Dunbar Community Center. See more here, http://www.wggb.com/2014/06/19/local-ymca-holds-prayer-walk-against-violence-in-springfield/