Media Releases

2020

February 9, 2020, Eagle Tribune, Stepping Out: Merrimack Valley YMCA Annual Golf Tournament
February 9, 2020, Eagle Tribune, Stepping Out: Lawrence YMCA Capital Campaign Fundraiser
January 31, 2020, Eagle Tribune, Merrimack Valley YMCA Honors Volunteers
January 22, 2020, Rumbo Lawrence YMCA SRO Holiday Dinner

2019

December 8, 2019, Rumbo, Adelante Scholarship Night 2019
December 5, 2019, The Townsman, They’re the Champs
December 1, 2019, Rumbo, SRO Thanksgiving at the Lawrence Y
December 1, 2019, Rumbo, A Cause for Giving Reception
October 15, 2019, Rumbo, Welcome to the Y
October 6, 2019, Eagle Tribune, Stepping Out: Merrimack Valley YMCA’s A Cause for Giving
September 22, 2019, Rumbo, Active Science: A Novel Solution
August 2019, Methuen Life, Y Kids Take a Swing at Life Lessons, Thanks to Tom Sager Golf Academy
August 2019, Methuen Life, Kenneally Named Merrimack Valley YMCA CEO
August 1, 2019, Rumbo, Tom Sager Golf Academy Seeks to Teach Life Lessons through Golf
August 1, 2019, Rumbo, Merrimack Valley YMCA Names Francis Kenneally III as New President & CEO
July 28, 2019, Eagle Tribune, Cheers to the Next Chapter for the Merrimack Valley YMCA
July 27, 2019, Eagle Tribune, YMCA Goes Local with Pick for CEO
July 8, 2019, Rumbo, Merrimack Valley YMCA Awarded $100,000 Grant
July 7, 2019, Eagle Tribune, Stepping Out: Merrimack Valley YMCA 28th Annual Auction Gala
June 22, 2019, Rumbo, Lawrence YMCA Capital Expansion Project — Growing Together
June 1, 2019, Rumbo, Lawrence YMCA Adelante Scholars Graduation
June 1, 2019, Rumbo, Lawrence YMCA Kicks Off Public Phase of Capital Campaign with Hard Hat Tour
May 8, 2019, Eagle Tribune, Golf Tournament will Benefit Merrimack Valley YMCA
April 4, 2019, Eagle Tribune, YMCAs hold Healthy Kids Days
April 1, 2019, Rumbo, Merrimack Valley YMCA’s 28th Annual Auction Gala
March 8, 2019, Rumbo, 13th Annual Kimball Classic
February 15, 2019, Rumbo Special Events planned at the Lawrence YMCA During February Break
February 1, 2019, Rumbo, Lawrence YMCA Music Clubhouse Welcomes International Students
January 22, 2019, Rumbo, Inspiring YMCA Annual Meeting
January 22, 2019, Rumbo, Kindness is found at the Lawrence Y
January 17, 2019, Eagle Tribune, Merrimack Valley YMCA showcases efforts to help people of all ages

2018

December 15, 2018, Runner’s World Magazine, Marathoner Thanks the Fast-Acting YMCA Workers Who Saved Her Life
December 8, 2018 Boston 25 News, YMCA workers help resuscitate woman who collapsed while working out
November 11, 2018, Eagle Tribune, Stepping Out: Merrimack Valley YMCA Annual Golf Outing
November 1, 2018, Rumbo, Adelante Program Highlights
October 2018, Methuen Life, McVann Soars to New Leader of Methuen Y
October 2018, Methuen Life, Methuenites rake in Camp Otter awards
September 24, 2018, WCVB Channel 5 Boston, Help from the Merrimack Valley YMCA
September 27, 2018, Andover Townsman, Merrimack Valley YMCA promotes Soo Hoo
September 23, 2018, Eagle Tribune, Merrimack Valley YMCA promotes new branch executive directors
September 17, 2018, Wicked Local North Andover, Need a hot shower? Head to the YMCA
September, 2018, Methuen Life, Free to Be Me! For 40 Plus Years, Special Friends have been Lighting Up the Dance Floor
August 11, 2018, Merrimack Valley Magazine, Merrimack Valley Magazine Award Winners 2018, Health & Beauty
August 6, 2018, Eagle Tribune, Cheers and Jeers for recent newsmakers
August 3, 2018, Eagle Tribune, Lawrence YMCA celebrates renovations
July 22, 2018, Rumbo, Tom Sager Golf Academy Seeks to Teach Life Lessons through Golf
July 15, 2018, Eagle Tribune, ANA Synchro Team Nets Gold, 4th Place Finish
July 8, 2018, Rumbo, Smart Hoops Program at Merrimack Valley YMCA Keeps Bodies and Minds Active This Summer
June 22, 2018, Rumbo, YMCA Celebrates Active Science Success
June 17, 2018 Eagle Tribune, Stepping Out: Merrimack Valley YMCA’s 27th Annual Auction Gala
May 15, 2018, Rumbo, Lawrence Y Kids Win Middle School Indoor Rowing Championship Regatta
May 2018, Methuen Life, Flynn Ensures YMCA Kids are Fed, Cared for, Protected
April 26, 2018, Eagle Tribune, Active Students Today, Scientists Tomorrow
April 2018, North Shore Magazine, New Balance Foundation Funds Learning Program in Lawrence Public Schools
April 25, 2018, Andover Patch, New Balance Foundation Funds Movement-Based Learning Program
April 15, 2018, Wicked Local North Andover, ANA Synchro Coach and Student Athletes Honored at 2018 East Zone Invitational
April 8, 2018, Rumbo, Honoring Cathy Flynn As This Year’s Children’s Champion
April 2, 2018, Eagle Tribune YMCA Childcare Director to be Honored
April 2018, Methuen Life, Kid-Created Music, Art Rule the Day
March 27, 2018, Eagle Tribune, Fitness Day to be Held at YMCA
March 22, 2018, Rumbo, Kimball Classic Promotes Sportsmanship
March 22, 2018, Rumbo, Merrimack Valley YMCA Child Care Director Cathy Flynn Named Children’s Champion
February 28, 2018, Eagle Tribune, Kimball Classic Returns to Lawrence
February 20, 2018, Eagle Tribune, Calling Young Artists: Audition for a Music and Arts Festival
February 19, 2018, Eagle Tribune, Merrimack Valley YMCA Hosts Winter Luau
February 1, 2018, Rumbo, Merrimack Valley YMCA Annual Meeting
January 23, 2018, Rumbo, Merrimack Valley YMCA Provides Snow Day Care for Area Parents
January 2018, Merrimack Valley Active Life 50+, Innovative Dementia Friendly Programs – Countering Stigma and Social Isolation
January 16, 2018, The Eagle Tribune, LIVESTRONG comes to the Lawrence YMCA
January 5, 2018, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Promoting Physical Activity and Science Learning in an Outdoor Education Program

2017

November 29, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, 2017 Eagle-Tribune Swim All-Stars
November 22, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, YMCA Music Clubhouse rededicated
October 24, 2017, Rumbo, Andover/North Andover YMCA Hosted Presentation on Understanding Opiod Addiction
October 16, 2017, Rumbo, Lawrence YMCA: What it means for us
October 16, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, YMCA Will Host ‘Biology of Addiction’ Presentation
October 15, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, STEPPING OUT: Merrimack Valley YMCA’s Annual Golf Tournament
October 9, 2017, Methuen Life, No Phones, Heat or Electricity: Teens Test Leadership Skills in Y Adventure Camp
October 1, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, Here for Good
September/October 2017, Athletic Business, Facilities of Merit 2017: Merrimack Valley YMCA, Andover/North Andover Branch Expansion
September 18, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, Merrimack Valley YMCA Receives Grant to Feed Hungry Kids
September 13, 2017, The North Andover Citizen, Merrimack Valley YMCA Receives Grant to Feed Kids
September, 2017, Methuen Life, City’s 1st Little Free Library arrives at YMCA
August 25, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, Methuen’s first Little Free Library arrives at the YMCA
August 14, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, YMCA Basketball League Gives Kids a Reason to Get Outside
August 2017, Merrimack Valley 50+ Active Life, Active Living Center at the Merrimack Valley YMCA
July 30, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, Business Briefcase, Merrimack Valley YMCA donates Camp Otter scholarships to Wonderfund
July 1, 2017, Rumbo, Merrimack Valley YMCA Unveils Renovated Child Care Space at Lawrence Branch
June 11, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, STEPPING OUT: Merrimack Valley 26th Annual Auction Gala
May 22, 2017, Rumbo, Lawrence and Methuen YMCA teens play Music Showcase at Berklee Performance Center in Boston
May 13, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, Young musicians, artists, writers, dancers show their talent
May 8, 2017, Merrimack Valley Magazine, Summertime Science
March 2, 2017, CBS Boston, Eye On Education: Active Science Gets Kids Moving
February 23, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, Active Science in the News
February 9, 2017, Rumbo, Lawrence YMCA welcomes Jaycob Morales
January 26, 2017, The Eagle Tribune, Merrimack Valley YMCA thanks its volunteers

2016

December 2016, North of Boston Business Magazine, Spotlight on Lawrence 2016
September 5, 2016, The Eagle Tribune, Merrimack Valley YMCA Receives Grant Award from Salem Co-operative Bank
September 1, 2016, The Eagle Tribune, Calin Currie Swims at ANA -Heading for Paralymics
August 24, 2016, The Boston Globe, MVYMCA President’s Award Winners
August 24, 2016, YouTube video, 2016 YMCA Camp Nokomis
August 2016, YouTube video, Smart Hoops & AllTech Summer Program at the YMCA
July 30, 2016, Merrimack Valley Magazine, The Newly Expanded YMCA
July 22, 2016, 2016 President’s Award Winners
July 21, 2016, WIC Opens New Office at YMCA on Haverhill Street
July 11, 2016, Salem Co-Op Bank Awards Merrrimack Valley YMCA $10,000 Grant
June 30, 2016, Eagle Tribune, Merrimack Valley YMCA Commemorative Tab
June 16, 2016, Merrimack College News, Kyle McInnis’ Active Science Program Used to Get Kids Active at Camp Otter
May 13, 2016, The Boston Globe, Andover/North Andover YMCA Celebrates Healthy Kids Day
April 26, 2016, The Boston Globe, Andover/North Andover YMCA Celebrates Expansion
April 22, 2016, The Eagle Tribune, Newly Expanded YMCA marks its official opening
April 20, 2016, The Eagle Tribune, YMCA Begins New Era with Ribbon Cutting
April 4, 2016, The North Andover Citizen, Six Andover/North Andover YMCA Athletes Chosen to East Zone Junior All-Star Team
February 3, 2016, The Eagle Tribune, Merrimack Valley Annual Meeting
The Fitzgerald Family: Three Generations of Y Members Embody the Y’s Core Values

2015

December 7, 2015, The Eagle Tribune, ANA YMCA $23M renovation almost complete
November 20, 2015, The Eagle Tribune, Gary Morelli named as permanent CEO of YMCA
September 29, 2015, The Eagle Tribune, More Than 100 Compete in Triathlon in Lawrence
September 10, 2015, Bruce Blood Playground at the Methuen YMCA Refurbished
July 7, 2015, The North Andover Citizen, Agencies host Merrimack Valley Youth Leadership Summit
June 25, 2015, The Andover Townsman, YMCA renovation takes major step forward; New child care center ready for play
June 17, 2015, The Worcester Telegram, The YMCA’s Work Outside the Gym
June 2, 2015, The Boston Globe North, Merrimack Valley Y Exec Stepping Down
May 28, 2015, Eagle Tribune, Ives leaves Valley YMCA for Ohio job

2014

October 16, 2014, Andover Townsman, A fitting $1.2M gift; New YMCA Family Pool to honor legacy of former swim coach
October 16, 2014, Andover Townsman, National honor for ANA Synchro head coach
October 15, 2014, Eagle Tribune, YMCA announces $1.2M gift
October 8, 2014, Rumbo, Methuen YMCA celebrates 10 years with the grand opening of its Music Clubhouse (pg. 14)
September 22, 2014, Rumbo, 5th annual Brickman Triathlon (pg. 10)
July 1, 2014, Rumbo, From global to local: Lawrence YMCA teens inspired by Dominican Republic service learning trip to make a difference in Lawrence(pg. 7)
June 26-July 2, 2014, El Mundo, Labor ejemplar

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