About Us
The MetroWest YMCA is a cause-driven charitable organization that helps people build a healthy spirit, mind, and body.
We serve the towns of Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Natick, Sherborn, Sudbury, Wayland, and beyond.
We promise to nurture the potential of every youth and teen, improve the health and well-being of every MetroWest resident, and give back to the community.
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Youth Development
All kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve, under the guidance of caring adults who believe in their potential. We see every interaction with young people as an opportunity for learning and development - all grounded in the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Healthy Living
We help people and families build and maintain healthy habits for spirit, mind, and body in their everyday lives. By helping kids, adults, families, and seniors from all walks of life improve their health and well-being, we build a stronger community.
Social Responsibility
With our doors open to all, we bring together people from all backgrounds and support those who need us most. We take on the most urgent needs in our community and inspire a spirit of service in return. Our members, volunteers, supporters and staff demonstrate the power of what we can achieve by giving back together.
Great things happen in and through the Y!
You may know the Y for our fitness equipment and swimming pools, but did you know we also offer child care to help working families? Did you know we offer youth sports and activities to help kids learn, grow and thrive? Did you know our summer camps offer academic enrichment to help prevent summer learning loss? Did you know that we offer programs aimed at chronic disease prevention, obesity, nutrition and civic engagement among others? It’s true! The Y helps people of all ages, abilities and incomes reach their full potential.
We’re everything you’d expect and so much more.
The YMCA offers many programs that positively impact all of our community.
- YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program
- LIVESTRONG ® at the YMCA for Cancer Survivors
- Parkinsons Disease Wellness Program
- Chronic Disease Prevention and Intervention programs
- Cardio Pulmonary Wellness Program in collaboration with MetroWest Medical Center
- Summer Learning Loss Prevention
- Nutrition & Weight Loss Programs
- Commitment to “HEPA” – Healthy Eating & Physical Activity
- Teen Leaders Programs Focusing on academic achievement, volunteerism, career exploration and leadership
- Y Night for Teens - Saturday Night Programming for Middle School Youth
- Before and after school programs
- Lifeguard & CPR Trainings
- Volunteer Opportunities and more!
2019 Report to the Community
2019 was a year of significant change for the MetroWest YMCA, preparing us to meet the ever-changing needs of the community, for years to come. Read our Annual Report to the Community here.
2018 Report to the Community
2018 was a remarkable year for the MetroWest YMCA. In addition to the powerful life-changing work our Y does every day, we kicked off a transformational expansion and renovation project at our Framingham Branch, while securing property for a new regional YMCA in Ashland...
Annual Report 2017
Our Cause is our Community, and it is a role and a responsibility we take seriously. We understand that a strong community needs a strong Y, and we are grateful for our caring, dedicated team of volunteers, staff, donors and partners who move our mission into motion every day. Their passion and compassion help ensure that we are there when families need us most. Read more in our 2017 Annual Report to the Community here.
Annual Report 2016
Where Cause Meets Community...That is the true spirit of our YMCA, as we work to meet the ever-changing needs of our community. We are blessed to have a caring, passionate and committed team of volunteers, staff, donors and partners. These cause-driven leaders work diligently to help us be there when children and families need us most. 2016 was an exciting year for our YMCA, as our impact on the 8 communities we are privileged to serve, continued to grow.
Annual Report 2015
Since 1960, the MetroWest YMCA has worked to strengthen the foundations of our MetroWest community through programs focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We actively listen to our members and community leaders about unmet needs and work to address them. Read more in our 2015 Annual Report to the Community here.
