On episode 568 of the Hank Stolz Experience, Sharon Henderson from the YMCA of Central MA talks about the many programs available at the YMCA, including the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program.
Partnership Supports Young People
FITCHBURG — The Revolving Museum’s Mobile Art Program offers collaborative public art education that will energize young people to believe they can play a meaningful role in the creation of a more beautiful, cleaner, healthier, safer and more vibrant neighborhood.
Through a sponsorship by Steel-Fab Incorporated, of Fitchburg, and a grant from Re-Imagine North of Main Street, Revolving Museum founder/director Jerry Beck will lead youth through workshops that will include construction of an interactive art-mobile, large-scale steel-made public artworks, poetry in public spaces and a series of celebratory community events.
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Among those in the photo are YMCA coordinator Angaw Kahassai; YMCA teens; Mark Freeman, president of Steel-Fab Incorporated; Revolving Museum founder/director Jerry Beck; and Revolving Museum board member and Fitchburg High School teacher Coraly Rivera.
(Sentinel and Enterprise staff photo)
SpencerBank Donation
SpencerBANK recently donated $2,000 to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts in support of the organization’s 150th Anniversary Capital Campaign, and it is again hosting an annual food drive during November to help local food pantries.
This donation to the YMCA will allow the organization to expand its programming and services at its Central Community and Greendale Family branches in Worcester. Projects at the two branches include building a functional training zone, a family splash pad and a teen achievement center, as well as expanding the wellness center and locker rooms.
During the food drive, customers and residents may drop off nonperishable food and household items at any of SpencerBANK’s six branch locations: 176 Main St. and 72 West Main St., Spencer; 121 South Main St., Leicester; 93 Main St., Rutland; 968 Main St., Warren (donations accepted year-round); and, 230 Park Ave., Worcester
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Read an article from the Community Advocate
Learn more about the 150th Anniversary Capital Campaign here
Central Community Branch Marking Ceremony
Thank you for making our Marking Ceremony such a wonderful moment in our Y’s history!
Read the article by the Telegram & Gazette
Press Release: Nov 9 2015
Worcester, MA. – The YMCA of Central Massachusetts invites the media and the public to join in celebrating the start of construction for a Teen Achievement Center, Community Room and expanded Wellness Center, at the Central Community Branch. A marking ceremony will be held at 10:00a.m.on Monday, November 9th, 2015 at 766 Main Street, Worcester, MA. Similar to a groundbreaking, the marking ceremony will allow attendees to “leave their mark” in support of the renovation projects.
“Located in the heart of the Main South neighborhood, this community branch reflects the rich diversity of Worcester and serves as a magnet for health and wellness along with quality youth and teen initiatives, said Paula Green, Chair of the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. Projects planned for our Central Community Branch will improve space utilization and service delivery to increase and expand the Y’ impact. The 150th Anniversary Capital Campaign will continue our legacy of impact through significant reinvestment. We now boldly seize the opportunity to transform our organization with a $12 million investment in our facilities, of which $8.5 million will come from our capital campaign, she continued.”
The Central Community Branch is expanding and the projects include:
- Teen Achievement Center: Focused on building the leaders of tomorrow, this two floor dedicated teen space, will be comprised of a modern technology center to support academic achievement, rock climbing, paired with a Wellness Area and open space for programming and recreation.
- Wellness Center Expansion: An addition to the current Wellness Center this will be an enhanced space for functional training, added programs and services.
- Family Locker Room: Meeting the needs of our families, this spacious changing area will have modern features for the whole family that make preparing for their Y experience safe, easy and enjoyable.
Please join us as we transform our Central Community Branch!
Learn more about our 150th Anniversary Capital Campaign here
Membership Special at YMCA Central Massachusetts
Growing Stronger Together
3 MONTH RENOVATION SPECIAL!
The YMCA of Central Massachusetts would like to thank you for supporting us during this exciting time of renovation and growth. To show our appreciation we invite you to take advantage of this month’s membership special. Visit your local branch’s Welcome Center for details.

Boroughs Family Branch
The Boroughs Family Branch is a magnet for families and a place for individuals, of all backgrounds, ages and abilities, to improve their health and well-being. These new capital projects will create even greater opportunities for our community.
Central Community Branch
Located in the heart of the Main South neighborhood, this community branch reflects the rich diversity of Worcester and serves as a magnet for health and wellness along with quality youth and teen initiatives. Projects planned will improve space utilization and service delivery to increase and expand the Y’s impact.
Greendale Family Branch
For six and a half decades, the Greendale Family Branch has strengthened the community. The 150th Anniversary Capital Campaign will continue our legacy of impact through significant reinvestment. Join us as we transform Greendale… inside and out!
Montachusett Community Branch
Our 150th Anniversary Capital Campaign will bridge the Y’s quality programs and services, increasing our ability to effectively serve communities in North Central Massachusetts.
Leominster Community Branch – Now Open!
Increasing Our Impact
- 10,000 square feet of new space
- State-of-the-art Wellness Center to support healthy living
- Multipurpose space for group exercise and community programming, such as LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, Let’s Go! and so much more
- Child Watch services to engage family participation
Rollstone Pledge
Rollstone pledges $25G to help YMCA expansion into Leominster
LEOMINSTER — Rollstone Bank & Trust recently pledged $25,000 in support of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts and its expansion into Leominster.
The funds are earmarked for the new Leominster Community Branch in the heart of downtown.
“RBT has been a longtime supporter of the YMCA and its mission. We’re very happy to make this contribution to help them continue their important work,” Martin F. Connors Jr., president and CEO of Rollstone Bank & Trust, said. “RBT has a strong presence in Leominster, so we are delighted to have the Y expand into the city. They are a great addition to the community.”
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