Melrose Family YMCA Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On behalf of the Melrose Cooperative Bank, the Melrose Family YMCA was able to undergo a beautiful lobby renovation project. To better meet the needs of the community and the Melrose Y’s valued members, the Melrose Cooperative Bank generously made a donation of $7,000.00, which covered the total cost of the renovation.

The Melrose Family YMCA serves over 8,000 men, women and children annually. Through the Melrose Cooperative Bank’s donation, the Melrose Y was able to improve a few cosmetic details in their lobby. With a fresh coat of paint, energy efficient lighting and modern flooring, the Melrose Y can give the community a more inviting space to gather with their friends and family. The foundations of the YMCA are to strengthen the community by supporting the development of youth, improving healthy living and educating neighbors about social responsibility.

The bright and inviting improvements of the Melrose Y’s lobby also features a history display, which exhibits the evolution of the Melrose Family YMCA within the community of Melrose since it’s conception in 1890. The Melrose Family YMCA is extremely grateful for this generous opportunity as they continue to be committed to the community of Melrose.

In Photo, Left to Right:

Karen Tringale, Melrose YMCA Child Care Center Director; Ellen Casey, Melrose YMCA Branch Administrator; Bill Huntress, Melrose Cooperative Bank Board of Directors; Mary Beth Mcateer-Margolis, Melrose Cooperative Bank Board of Directors; Peter Waystack, Melrose Cooperative Bank Board of Director; Katelyn Doherty, Melrose YMCA Branch Executive Director; Ben Mongeau Melrose YMCA Membership Coordinator; Jeffery Jones, President & Chief Executive Officer, Melrose Cooperative Bank; Robert Dolan, Mayor of Melrose; Dave Burckhard, Melrose YMCA Senior Program Director

In attendance but not in the picture:

Joan Ford Mongeau Executive Director of the Melrose Chamber of Commerce; James Oosterman Vice President, Lending & Marketing, Melrose Cooperative Bank

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About YMCA of Metro North

The YMCA of Metro North, a cause-drive charitable organization with facilities in Lynn, Melrose, Peabody, Saugus and Stoneham, is one of the area’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As part of a nation-wide movement of over 2,700 Y’s across the U.S., the YMCA of Metro North serves over 55,000 men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – and nurtures the potential of children and teens, improves the communities health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. For more information on the YMCA of Metro North visit www.ymcametronorth.org.