A New Chapter in the Hale Family YMCA Expansion

We are proud to announce the Phyllis Godwin Empowerment Center, a cornerstone of the South Shore YMCA’s new 20,000-square-foot expansion at the Hale Family YMCA in Quincy.

Named in honor of Phyllis Godwin, a trailblazing leader and advocate for women in business and community life, this new center is dedicated to empowering young women and girls through mentorship, education, and connection.

A Space to Inspire and Empower

The Phyllis Godwin Empowerment Center will serve as a vibrant hub where women of all ages can:

Connect with mentors and role models
Participate in leadership and personal development programs
Engage in sports, recreation, and wellness activities
Explore pathways to success inspired by Phyllis Godwin’s legacy

Phyllis’s remarkable journey—from leading her family’s business to becoming a champion for women in leadership—continues to inspire generations. Her story reminds us that with courage, vision, and support, anything is possible.

“Women need to see what’s possible. They need to know they belong in every room.”
— Phyllis Godwin

Help Us Pave the Way

We are seeking donors and community champions who believe in the power of girls and women to lead, grow, and thrive. Your support will help create a space where future generations can:

Belong in a community that uplifts and empowers
Be strong in body, mind, and spirit
Be inspired to follow in the footsteps of trailblazers like Phyllis Godwin

Together, we can build a legacy of empowerment that lasts for generations.

Join us. Invest in the future. Empower girls today.

To learn more about giving opportunities, please contact Mary Orne, Chief Development Officer, South Shore YMCA, morne@ssymca.org, or Katelyn Szafir, Vice President of Hale Operations, Hale Family YMCA, kszafir@ssymca.org.

Special Women Leading the Way

Phyllis Godwin’s family, close friends, and former members of the Women’s Business Connection — a group she once started to provide support for local female executives and entrepreneurs — gathered together to show their support of the Phyllis Godwin Empowerment Center.