Water lovers of all ages beat the heat and humidity May 28 by attending the opening day of a new outdoor aquatics center at the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA in Westborough. The 14,000-square-foot space includes a large L-shaped swimming pool, a splash pad with fountains and play areas, and a pool house with restrooms.

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Baby Shower Event for Infants and Children at YMCA

The Boroughs Family Branch of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts hosted a campaign called “The Baby Shower” and invited the youth of the community to bring items for infants and children in need.

Spearheaded by Erin Demand, Child Care Director of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, the campaign’s mission was to impart the spirit of giving to the youngest members of the YMCA community starting with ages 3 years and older.  With a serious message of giving back to those less fortunate, Erin wanted the campaign to be more lighthearted and fun—Thus the Baby Shower theme evolved.  The Borough’s YMCA collected a substantial amount of items that will serve many families who have infants and toddlers.

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The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)  of Central Massachusetts is one of 9 non profits receiving a grant from Bank of America to boost local workforce skills.  The grant will help the Y’s teen programming, which equips students with the  skills to graduate high school, go on to college and become leaders in the community.

“With support from Bank of America, the YMCA of Central Massachusetts is nurturing the potential of youth through initiatives like the Minority Achievers Programs, Youth & Government, Spartacus and Y-Fit. Through their investment, we will deepen our impact in the 57 communities in the heart of the Commonwealth,” said Kathryn Zingg Hunter, President/CEO, YMCA of Central Massachusetts.

Bank of America has provided financial support for YMCA programming for more than 15 years.

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