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“Together we invite you to step forward and add your voice to the chorus of Y and community leaders who are denouncing actions of racism, hatred and violence against all communities of color and insisting on a tomorrow that is better than today – one that is more equitable, inclusive, compassionate and just.”

Dear YMCA of Central Massachusetts Community,

Words seem so inadequate to express the sorrow and grief we are all feeling regarding the death of George Floyd. On behalf of the entire YMCA of Central Massachusetts, our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Floyd’s family, friends, co-workers and community. Our Y team’s hearts are broken and our sadness is deep as we stand with all in our local community who are devastated, disappointed, disgusted and distressed by a tragedy that was avoidable. Every day we work with you to strengthen our community, so all can thrive. Unfortunately, tragedies like this can make us feel helpless and hopeless. The pain and suffering of young and old alike who live in neighborhoods similar to where this heartbreak happened touches all of us.

Your YMCA is committed to continue to work even harder with you and in our communities to erase racism, inequities and disparities that exist. Human dignity and empathy are paramount – always. Here are some of the ways the YMCA is increasing its efforts to serve our community:

1. Leverage our inclusion work with our YMCA staff serving youth and families so more people in our community can get the support they need to manage trauma constructively and peacefully as well as deal with the effects of the coronavirus crisis on their health and wellbeing.
2. Collaborate more with our local and national community partners to combat inequities locally, nationally and globally.

We invite you to join us in our efforts. The Y’s values of caring, honesty, responsibility and respect will continue to guide us as we navigate challenges our community faces. The Y is here for you and we firmly believe that together we are stronger.

For A Better Us,

David Connell
President and CEO

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“New England Patriots defensive tackle Lawrence Guy is teaming up with New England Dairy and Worcester Public Schools to donate food and milk Thursday to those in need.

Guy and his wife, Andrea Guy, will provide a week’s worth of meals and milk to 1,300 children and their families.

Families will get a box of groceries and a gallon of milk.”

View the full WCVB Channel 5 News story here

For more information about the Food Program, please contact Pam Suprenant at the Central Community Branch YMCA located at 766 Main Street, Worcester, MA.
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