YMCA of Greater Boston CEO, David Shapiro, and General Board Chair, Dan Brownell, 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.
- 8,400 youth thrived in early education, summer camp and before and afterschool programs
- 12,000 teens mentored, employed and engaged in free enrichment programs
- 2,250 youth aged 4 – 13 attended one of our 18 our Summer Learning Academies
Learn about the Y’s comprehensive strategy to address food justice in our city’s neighborhoods.
Providing Hunger Relief
Early Education, Before, Afterschool & Summer Enrichment, Teen Employment, YMCA Achievers and Community Hub Schools
Playing a crucial role in good health by mobilizing free, nutritious, culturally appropriate food and bringing nutrition education to children, families, and seniors.
- 3.2 Million meals distributed in Greater Boston
- 410K Mobile Market food items selected from visitors
- 180K Grocery bags delivered
- 300 nutrition education sessions given
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.
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- 496,335 group and water exercise participants
- 143 cancer survivors took part in LIVESTRONG at the YMCA and the PINK Program
- 8,358 teens participated in our Get Summer free summer membership for teens program Academies
- 7,550 hours of program for Active Aging
- 24 participants for Diabetes Prevention
Participants find health and healing in our Pedaling for Parkinsons program.
Empowering Stability
Developing and implementing opportunities that support workforce development and remove barriers to individual and family financial stability and independence.
Equity For All
Engaging in important dialogues and programs to shape community initiatives that advance equity and equality across every neighborhood.
Allies in Our Cause
Collaborating with like-minded partners to cultivate a culture of inclusion, connection, and belonging across Greater Boston.
Working for the Y – Where a Career Becomes a Calling
Creating a respectful and welcoming place to have a fulfilling career where every individual is appreciated for their distinct qualities and their meaningful contributions towards building a strong community.
2023 Financial Report
2023 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.
As reported in our Form 990, in 2023 91% of every dollar spent went toward programs and services that impact the lives of thousands of children, individuals, and families across Greater Boston. See pie chart for a breakdown of our 2023 programmatic expenses.
We are grateful to our generous supporters for championing the work of the Y in their communities.
91.1% of Our Expenses Directly Support Our Programs and Services
The YMCA of Greater Boston has been ranked among the top four largest Massachusetts nonprofits with the lowest overhead costs by the Boston Business Journal. We are proud that over 90% of our expenses year after year directly support our programs and services.
