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WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND OUR REGION

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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YMCA Alliance of Northern New England is Hiring a Director of Philanthropy

February 8, 2024 – Join our YMCA Alliance of Northern New England team as the Director of Philanthropy, where you’ll lead impactful initiatives, build meaningful relationships and drive positive change through strategic fundraising efforts. Elevate your career while making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities we serve. The full job description follows.

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Old Town-Orono YMCA names Scott Wilcox as New CEO

December 18, 2023 – The Old Town/Orono YMCA has named Scott Wilcox as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 18, 2023. Selected by the Y’s CEO Search Committee following a 5-month search, Wilcox will succeed Deb Boyd, who will officially step down on December 31, 2023.

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Livestrong at the YMCA

October 2, 2023 – The YMCA Alliance of Northern New England and Maine Cancer Foundation work together to support cancer survivors through LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA.

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