With the help of generous donations, Easton Legacy Fund aims to help Easton not-for-profits support and give back to the town through various projects. Below, we highlight the Old Colony YMCA, which we feel is a strong consideration for future Legacy Fund grants.
Old Colony YMCA
25 Elm Street, North Easton | Visit Site
Located in the heart of historic Easton since 1997, the Old Colony YMCA Easton branch serves nearly 5,000 members through a wide variety of services and programs. From membership, to swim lessons, health and wellness programming, and chronic disease management – to child care and programs addressing mental health and youth substance abuse prevention.
Old Colony YMCA is a charitable, non-profit Association committed to the development of a strong spirit, mind, and body, guided by Judeo-Christian principles, to enrich the quality of life for everyone in our communities. Guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, the Y is dedicated to giving people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.
This Y is far from just a “gym and swim.” They offer several vital programs and services to the Easton community including; Waterwise – a drowning prevention, water safety program provided to all 2nd graders in the Easton Public Schools. Livestrong program- for cancer survivors to help build their confidence and strength. Inclusion programming– providing opportunities for ALL, despite physical or developmental needs. The Easton Y also proudly serves 62 families in their child care center and 211 families in our before and after school program and Summer Fun Club Camp.
That’s just the Easton Branch.
As an association, the Old Colony Y serves 31 communities in Massachusetts. In a typical year, they serve more than 140,000 individuals, and more than 70% of those are children. They are one of the largest human service providers in Southeastern Massachusetts and the largest childcare provider in the region. Over 50% of the programs and services provided to individuals and families are given due to the generosity of others. Just down the road from the Easton Y, they provide housing to 63 families experiencing homelessness including wrap-around services addressing food insecurity, mentoring program, mental health services, family stabilization and youth support programs- just to name a few.
Old Colony YMCA has been listening and responding to our communities most critical social needs since 1887. They continue to condemn systemic racism, bias, and discrimination of all kinds. When confronted with instances of injustice, they will address the root cause and commit to meaningful change. By building a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion, they aim to ensure that our employees, our youth, our families, and our communities achieve equitable outcomes and live fulfilling, healthy lives. They know that when they work as one, they move people and communities forward.