David Shapiro, CEO and Dan Brownell, General Board Chair, reflect on the Y’s impact in 2024
Bright Futures Begin at the Y
Early Education, Before, Afterschool & Summer Enrichment, Teen Employment, YMCA Achievers and Community Hub Schools
Meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of our young learners and, for our teens, providing employment, leadership development and opportunity to explore careers and higher education.
Our Summer Learning Academies provide extra support in a day camp setting. See what makes summer learning fun.
Learn about the Y’s comprehensive strategy to address food justice in our city’s neighborhoods.
Providing Hunger Relief
Grocery and Meal Delivery, Nutrition Education, Mobile Market and Greater Boston Collaborative Food Hub
Playing a crucial role in good health by mobilizing free, nutritious, culturally appropriate food and bringing nutrition education to children, families, and seniors.
The Y's Spirit
Our Operations, Leadership and Hunger Prevention Teams came to the aid of the victims of Hurricane Helene by loading and driving a truck with food and supplies to North Carolina to support the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s relief efforts.
Improving Community Health
Swimming, Personal Training, Youth Sports, Group Exercise, Healthy Aging and Chronic Disease Management
Contributing to healthy communities with accessible, affordable, welcoming places, and programs that strengthen mind, body, and spirit.
Participants find health and healing in our Pedaling for Parkinsons program.
Meet Deline, one of our newcomers who found job training and meaningful employment at the Y.
Eliminating Barriers to Stability
Adult Education, Workforce Development, Professional Apprenticeships, Supportive Housing
Addressing poverty at its roots and working with partners by providing programs, people and resources that create pathways to economic mobility.
The Y's Spirit
At our Annual Spark! Gala, the Black Refugee Immigrant Coalition recognized our partnership in supporting newly arrived Haitian migrants by awarding the Wang and Huntington Ave YMCA teams with framed acknowledgement pieces to hang in their centers.
Equity For All
Access, Belonging and Connection for All
Being a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can feel seen and valued, find stability, enrichment, opportunity, and ultimately, community.
Learn how the Y puts teens at the forefront of college readiness or career development in our Achievers program.
VP of Facilities, Helio Rosa explains the importance of our investment in our facilities and providing “palaces for the people”.
Palaces for the People: Facility Equity and Stewardship
Charlestown to Charles River, Reading to Roxbury, Waltham to Wang to Lake Winnipesaukee
Deepening our commitment to facility equity, by investing in our facilities ensuring they are welcoming, accessible, and reflective of the diverse communities we serve - all while upholding our responsibility to environmental stewardship.
Partners in Purpose
Collaborating with leaders and partners who share common values to assess, address, and resolve the emerging needs of Greater Boston, with the goal of fostering a thriving and prosperous community.
We can’t say thank you enough our good friends at Delta Airlines who think nothing of rolling up their sleeves to help feed our community.
Over 200 YGB staff, families and volunteers celebrated fellowship and friendship on a sunny September day during our 2nd Annual Staff and Volunteer Family Day!
A Fulfilling Workplace Culture
Striving for employee satisfaction, by cultivating a supportive, inclusive workplace where employees grow through meaningful work and strong relationships with colleagues and community members.
2024 Financial Report
2024 Financial Support
In partnership with so many, the Y strengthens communities. Lasting personal and social change is achieved by making a collective investment of time, passion and resources.
We are grateful to our generous supporters for championing the work of the Y in their communities.
Over 90% of Our Expenses Directly Support Our Programs and Services
Last year, the YMCA of Greater Boston was ranked among the top four largest Massachusetts nonprofits with the lowest overhead costs by the Boston Business Journal. We are proud that, once again, over 90% of our expenses directly supported our programs and services, which continue to impact the lives of thousands of children, individuals, and families across Greater Boston.
See the pie chart for a breakdown of our 2024 programmatic expenses.
