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Important reminder! Our free Interactive Health Fair is happening next week on March 24 from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Scantic Valley YMCA (45 Post Office Park, Wilbraham). Sponsored by the Ludlow Elks, this event is designed to help you take simple, meaningful steps toward better health. This hands-on event will feature: Healthy meal prep (make…

The YMCA of Greater Springfield invites the community to take part in StepStrong for Parkinson’s, a new community walk dedicated to supporting individuals living with Parkinson’s through specialized health and wellness programming. The event will take place on Sunday, May 17 at the Scantic Valley YMCA and will feature both a half-mile and one-mile walk,…

We are proud to recognize Country Bank as a Corporate Partner Gold, reflecting an exceptional commitment to our mission and the communities we serve. Country Bank’s partnership helps ensure the YMCA remains a welcoming, accessible place where people of all ages can grow stronger in spirit, mind, and body. Their support is making a lasting…

Who makes an IMPACT on the community through the YMCA?  Everyone involved, from volunteers to donors and staff to members and program participants. Making a direct IMPACT… Add a nominal monthly donation along with your membership dues. Ask your branch director to see the GEM board hanging in the branch. Volunteers help lighten the load.…

Corporate Partners support the YMCA; however, some Corporate Partners support the Y in multiple ways and at multiple levels; for example: donations, program support, capital projects, sponsorships, endowment investments, in kind gifts, promote the Y to their employees, workplace or customer giving, and volunteer hours. In this edition of IMPACT NEWS, the Y would like…

Hundreds of children attend the YMCA summer day camp every day for nine weeks during the summer.  Visit https://springfieldy.org/camps/summer-day-program-faq/ to find more information on camp.  Thank you to everyone who is helping to send a child to camp, volunteering at the facility, and providing program supplies this summer.  The children definitely use a lot of craft…

Families can now register for YMCA of Greater Springfield Summer Camps, with programs available for children of all ages! Sun. Bikes. Camp friends. Repeat.  Each summer, hundreds of local kids experience adventure, friendship, and personal growth through YMCA day camps. From outdoor exploration and sports to creative activities and team-building games, YMCA camps provide a…

We’re excited to share that Kris and GiGi from our North End Outreach Center will be featured on 90.7 WTTC Tuesday, March 3, between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. During the segment, they’ll be talking about the impactful work happening every day with our Y-AIM teen program — from the events and services we offer to…

Due to the storm, the YMCA of Greater Springfield has closed the following locations and programs for Monday, February 23: the Downtown Branch, Scantic Valley Branch, Downtown & Wilbraham Learning Centers, and all Before & After School Programs. The safety of our members, families, and staff is our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and…

Thank you to PeoplesBank for investing in our mission! Their generous donation, presented to CEO Dexter Johnson, supports the full scope of YMCA of Greater Springfield programs — helping us serve families, seniors, veterans, teens, and children throughout the 14 cities and towns that we serve. Together, we’re building a stronger community!