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Please join us for a virtual open house and see for yourself what makes the Merrimack Valley YMCA a safe place to learn and grow! This open house will feature information on all of our childcare programs at the Andover/North Andover, Lawrence and Methuen YMCAs. See our classrooms Meet our program directors Learn about our...

The holidays will be different for many of us. But for those facing food insecurity in our community, it will be especially tough. For many in our community with stressed budgets and financial challenges due to COVID-19 and other factors, it's difficult to put food on the table. This #GivingTuesday, Dec 1st, you can help...

For more than 90 years, The Eagle-Tribune Santa Fund has assisted the needy in Merrimack Valley through generous contributions from local businesses, organizations and individuals. This year, the Eagle-Tribune is teaming up with the Merrimack Valley YMCA to bring holiday joy to deserving families in our community. The Santa Fund has a long history. Since...

The YMCA remains committed to the health and safety of our members and community participants. With that in mind, we are continually evaluating our policies and procedures in relation to COVID-19 guidelines from the CDC and state officials. The cold and flu season is now upon us, and with cases of COVID-19 recently increasing in...

The holiday season is just around the corner and the Merrimack Valley YMCA is hoping to make it brighter for children and families in our community. Our annual Holiday Toy Drive is officially underway. Each year, our staff and members work together to help families in need during the holiday season. This year, donations are...

Thanks to the generosity of the community and the hard work of volunteers and staff, the Merrimack Valley YMCA raised $570,000 last year – the biggest Annual Campaign total in the history of the organization. As a non-profit organization, the Y raises funds to provide programs and services focused on healthy living, youth development and...

The Merrimack Valley YMCA is teaming up with Spaulding to offer Wheelchair Basketball for veterans and others in our community (as space allows). Mondays, Starting November 9th 6-7:30 PM Andover/North Andover YMCA $5 for Veterans $7 for YMCA Members $10 for Community Members Join Spaulding staff for wheelchair basketball programs that are designed for athletes...

The Methuen YMCA will soon be home to a program that provides high-quality seasonal clothing for families in need. My Kids Closet will be a monthly free clothing exchange for the Merrimack Valley community. Participants will be able to donate back to the closet, creating an environment where everyone has access and everyone gives back....

Join us to protect children from sexual abuse October 26-30, 2020Monday Join us THIS WEEK for Five Days of Action! This week-long campaign is designed to raise awareness and inspire all adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. We know the world looks a little different right now. Our communities are continuing...

Andover/North Andover Community Blood Drive Sponsored by the Andover/North Andover YMCA  Gym 165 Haverhill St Andover, MA 01810 Sunday, November 8, 2020 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: YMCA to schedule an appointment.