Support the Meriden YMCA

Dear friends,

The true power of the Y is in the hearts and actions of every neighbor who believes in our vision of a stronger community for all. 

Thanks to the generosity of our members, staff, volunteers and donors we are able to provide safe, nurturing child care for kids to learn and grow, life-saving swim lessons, summer camp scholarships, holiday meals for neighbors and members, and membership and program assistance to keep our community members active, healthy and connected.

Here are some of the highlights of how the MNBBY served our community last year. The MNBBY:

• Provided $3.9 million in discounts and scholarships for membership and programs (no one is turned away for inability to pay for those who demonstrate need)
• Provided summer camp experiences to 1,037 campers (over 45% receive financial assistance)
• Provided over 30,000 nutritious meals per month for our child care students
• Employed 969 people and provided Meriden youth with their first job to help them learn valuable employment skills
• Launched our Diabetes Prevention Program, introduced Masters Fit CrossFit class for active seniors 60+, reintroduced the P.A.C.E. childhood obesity program, kept our members focused and on point weekly with Brain Gym, and offered pickleball open play and beginner lessons
• Provided care for over 1500 children across three communities in our infant, toddler, preschool and before and after school programs
• Taught children and adults lifesaving skills of swimming and water safety
• Grew our gymnastics team to over 50 members and competed at regionals last season
• Provided youth sports programs and lessons to over 1000 participants across 3 towns
• Produced nine theater shows to sellout crowds
• Offered family events such as Family Fun Day and Halloween Harvest at Mountain Mist Day Camp, and Family Movie nights in the New Britain YMCA pool
• Distributed and delivered over 900 holiday meals to our Meriden neighbors
• Housed over 90 men in our Hart House Member-In-Residence Program and provided holiday meals for them.

Together, we can provide food for those who are hungry, child care for parents who need to go to work, a safe, nurturing space for kids for kids, housing for those who are homeless, and opportunities for kids and adults to stay active. 

Strong communities are built by people who care about one another. 

Sincerely,

John Benigni, CEO, Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA
Steve Markoja, Chief Operating Officer, Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA
Carmen Chaparro, Branch Executive Director, Meriden YMCA
Marci Moskal, Branch Executive Director, New Britain and Berlin YMCAs

P.S. Please help us serve our community members. No donation is too small. Your donation is tax deductible.

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