Merrimack Valley YMCA

We proudly present the Volunteer of the Year Award to Socratic, Inc., a longstanding mentor and generous contributor to the Merrimack Valley community. Socratic, Inc., founded by Socrates De La Cruz, inspires and empowers youth to recognize, develop, and achieve their full potential. Through scholarships and support, Socratic, Inc., is dedicated to helping youth in the Merrimack Valley grow, thrive and succeed. Under the leadership of De La Cruz, Socratic, Inc., has created positive change in our community and shows a commitment to advancing youth development—a mission that is closely aligned with the work of Merrimack Valley YMCA. We are honored to recognize Socratic, Inc. for their work and dedication with this well-deserved award. Register today and join us for a night of celebration and community. Click here to register now: https://lnkd.in/g5YxMwEH

Join us on November 14, 2024, at The Vault in Lawrence, MA, for an evening of celebration and community building as we honor the impact and efforts of your YMCA in the Merrimack Valley. This annual meeting is a time to come together, reflect on the past year, and recognize the positive changes we’ve made as a community. It’s a celebration of everyone who has contributed to making a difference, and we look forward to acknowledging all that we’ve accomplished together. Register now at mvymca.org/annual_meeting

Guyotte Joins Merrimack Valley YMCA’s Senior Leadership Team as Vice President of Marketing and Communications   Merrimack Valley YMCA welcomes new Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Stephanie Guyotte. In this role, she will oversee and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy to support the mission. She will work closely with media outlets and serve as the leader for brand awareness while also supporting YMCA membership and development goals. Additionally, Stephanie will work closely with Board members and committee volunteers to reach the organization’s long-range goals, including the Annual Meeting, Auction & Gala, and Golf Tournament. “We are excited to have Stephanie join our senior leadership team. She comes to us with a strong background in strategic communications and has a vast network in our region,” said YMCA President & CEO Francis J. Kenneally, III. “As a senior leader in the Y, she will play an integral role in defining, developing, and executing strategic and tactical plans to achieve our business and mission objectives.” This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Most recently, Stephanie served as the Associate Director of the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub Haverhill, a business incubator and coworking space driving startup innovation and entrepreneurship. Stephanie spent 15 years in communications, public relations, and community education, including five years with Middlesex District Attorney’s Office in several roles, including Director of Communications. She worked at a Boston-based public relations firm where she led communications strategy for some of the region’s most recognizable non-profit organizations, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the New England Aquarium. Stephanie started her career as a reporter at newspapers, including the Boston Globe, Eagle-Tribune, and Newburyport Daily News. Active within the community, Stephanie is the chair of the Feaster Five Road Race, part of the Merrimack Valley Striders running club, and is a youth soccer coach in Methuen, where she lives with her family.

In case you missed it: We’re thrilled to share that the Merrimack Valley YMCA was featured on NBC Boston! The spotlight was on our Andover/North Andover synchro team and our amazing ANA Synchro alum, Ruby Remati, who brought home a Silver Medal in Artistic Swimming at the 2024 Olympics! We couldn’t be prouder of Ruby!

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors, Wharf Industries, Tom Childs, The Barry Kara Foundation, The Carolan Toney Wealth Management Group, and LMCG Investments for supporting the Merrimack Valley YMCA Golf Tournament! All MVYMCA Golf Tournament and Virtual Auction proceeds benefit two transformative programs for kids: our YMCA Camps and the Tom Sager Golf Academy.

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors, The Howe Insurance Agency, Boston Hockey Academy, Innovative Roofing NH, and Carl Berger for supporting the Merrimack Valley YMCA Golf Tournament! Stay tuned for more Silver Sponsor announcements coming soon. All MVYMCA Golf Tournament and Virtual Auction proceeds benefit two transformative programs for kids: our YMCA Camps and the Tom Sager Golf Academy.

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors, Francis Kenneally III, Lowellfive, R.C. Lafond Insurance Agency, and Claudia Soo Hoo & Ben O'Leary, for supporting the Merrimack Valley YMCA Golf Tournament! Stay tuned for more Silver Sponsor announcements coming soon. All MVYMCA Golf Tournament and Virtual Auction proceeds benefit two transformative programs for kids: our YMCA Camps and the Tom Sager Golf Academy.

Last night, the Merrimack Valley YMCA celebrated our Annual Presidents Awards. Our President and CEO, Frank Kenneally, honored our incredible Childcare team for their unwavering dedication to the youth in our community. Serving 700 children year-round, our Childcare staff is shaping the future generation and making Merrimack Valley a better place for all. Congratulations to our award winners (left to right) Mary Ellen King Luisa Perez-Jimenez Catherine Redard Erica Little Janina Santiago Frances Hernandez Kelly Michaels (not pictured) Matthew Corsetti (not pictured)

Thank you to our Ball Sponsor, Borislow Insurance, for supporting the Merrimack Valley YMCA Golf Tournament! All MVYMCA Golf Tournament and Virtual Auction proceeds benefit two transformative programs for kids: our YMCA Camps and the Tom Sager Golf Academy. For more details about the Golf Tournament, sponsorship opportunities, and registration, click here: https://lnkd.in/ebhMGyUs

Thank you to our Lunch Sponsor, CCR Wealth Management, for supporting the Merrimack Valley YMCA Golf Tournament! All proceeds from the MVYMCA Golf Tournament and Virtual Auction benefit two transformative programs for kids: our YMCA Camps and the Tom Sager Golf Academy. For more details about the Golf Tournament, sponsorship opportunities, and registration, click here: https://lnkd.in/ebhMGyUs