On Wednesday, December 15, the South Shore YMCA hosted its first Kwanzaa Celebration at the Germantown Neighborhood Center in Quincy. In partnership with the Quincy Housing Authority and assistance from Bay State Community Services/New Way Recovery, and Aspire Health Alliance, over 70 families joined together for a celebration of food, family, and culture to celebrate Kwanzaa.
The event featured authentic Kwanzaa dishes from local businesses, along with kids Kwanzaa activities, live music, and spoken word. “It was great to get everyone together to celebrate,” said Josh Esquivel, South Shore YMCA Community Outreach Director. “It was a night full of culture awareness, family, and fun. We can’t wait for next year”.
Thank you to all our volunteers and community partners who worked hard to support this event. The South Shore YMCA wishes everyone in the community a Happy Kwanzaa and a happy holiday season.
