WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND OUR REGION
YMCA Youth Development Staff Recognized as CHART Awardees
November 15, 2024 – The YMCA Alliance of Northern New England proudly recognized three YMCA youth development staff members at the annual Northern New England Leadership Conference in Portland. Continuing a legacy established by the New Hampshire Governor’s Council on Physical Activity & Health, the Alliance presented the Character and Resilience Together (CHART) Awards to individuals exemplifying strong character and resilience in their work with young people.
Greater Burlington YMCA Names Dan Smith as Chief Executive Officer
October 25, 2024 – The CEO Search Committee and the Board of Directors at the Greater Burlington YMCA recently announced the selection of Daniel “Dan” Smith of Keene, New Hampshire, as incoming CEO, effective December 1. Smith joins the Greater Burlington YMCA with 30 years of experience at nonprofit organizations, including two YMCA locations — one in Cadillac, Michigan, and most recently in Keene, New Hampshire.
Bath Area Family YMCA & General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Announce Childcare Expansion Effort
September 2024 – The Bath Area Family YMCA is excited to announce a new partnership with General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) to expand access to childcare for Midcoast families. This partnership will provide 150 spaces to the children of BIW employees across two YMCA centers in Bath and Brunswick.
USDA Meets with YMCA Leaders to Discuss Summer Feeding Programs
July 2024 – The Y was pleased to showcase the impact of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to representatives from the USDA in July. Meg Helming, COO of the YMCA Alliance, represented the Maine YMCAs at a USDA roundtable in Portland, ME with USDA-Food Nutrition Services Acting Under Secretary Kumar Chandran. They discussed the important role schools and community-based organizations like the YMCA play in feeding children during the summer months.
Sanford-Springvale YMCA Unveils New Childcare Classrooms
July 23, 2024 – On Tuesday, dozens of community members gathered at the Sanford-Springvale YMCA for a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new childcare center. Using a $250,000 Jobs Plan Child Care Infrastructure Grant provided through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, the Sanford-Springvale YMCA built three new classrooms that will accommodate 46 additional children in its childcare program.
Alliance Announces Inaugural Northern New England YMCA Leadership Academy Class
June 2024 – The Leadership Academy is a unique professional development opportunity for rising stars in the YMCA movement to sharpen their leadership skills in preparation for taking their careers to new levels. This small-group, cohort-based program uses a blended learning approach over nine months with web-based interactive sessions, peer group projects, individual learning plans, and two overnight in-person sessions.
YMCA Supports Veterans Through Free Membership Program
May 30, 2024 – Boothbay Register, article by Candi Joneth, News Contributor. A first-of-its-kind program in the U.S., the YMCA Veterans Membership Program provides free access to YMCA programs and facilities to qualifying Maine veterans across the state. As of this April, 310 veterans are enrolled in the program statewide and the program has a waiting list for new enrollments.
Alliance Offers Free Mental Health Awareness Trainings with the Sweetser Training Institute for Maine YMCAs
May 1, 2024 – The YMCA Alliance of Northern New England is pleased to announce a partnership with the Sweetser Training Institute to offer free mental health training for YMCA staff in Maine this spring. On April 26, 12 YMCA staff from four YMCA Associations gathered at the Boothbay Region YMCA for the first Youth Mental Health First Aid Training of the spring series.
1,700 YMCA Staff and Members Attend YMCA Day at Fenway Park
April 18, 2024 – The YMCA Alliance of Northern New England joined with its neighboring YMCA Alliances in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island to hold YMCA Day at Fenway Park in partnership with the Boston Red Sox on April 18. More than 1,700 YMCA staff, members and program participants from across New England joined the fun as the Red Sox took on the Cleveland Guardians.
Paige Binfield Named New NNEYMCAS Director of Development
March 1, 2024 – We are thrilled to announce a significant addition to our team at the YMCA Alliance of Northern New England. Please join us in welcoming Paige Binfield as the new Director of Development. Paige brings a wealth of experience and dedication to our Alliance. We are confident Paige’s leadership will propel our development efforts to new heights, ensuring continued growth and success in serving our 25 YMCA associations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Welcome Paige! Click here to read more about Paige.