On Wednesday, July 25, The South Shore YMCA’s Germantown Neighborhood Center hosted their annual Community Appreciation Day 2018 in partnership with the Quincy Public Food Services Program, The City of Quincy’s Department of Planning and Community Development, and the Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey.
The event’s program featured key community leaders including Councilor-At-Large Nina Liang, District Attorney Michael Morrissey, State Senator John Keenan, a representative from the Mayor’s office, State Representative Tackey Chan, Ward One Counselor Dave McCarthy and President of the South Shore YMCA Paul Gorman.
During the awards ceremony, local community partners, businesses leaders and volunteers were honored for their contributions to the Center.
Award recipients included: Ken Howley of Walmart, who received the 2018 Business Partnership Award, Fedra Ferro, Senior Community Relationship Manager for Tufts Health Public Plans, who received the “2018 Strengthening Communities Award,” Ken Gaytan of Trader Joe’s, who received the 2018 Business Partnership Award, and Samantha Tan, who received the “Claire ‘Joni’ Brennan Legacy Award.”
Following the ceremony, there was a block party-style cookout with fun activities and games for all to enjoy.
To view images from the event, visit our Germantown Neighborhood Center Facebook page.
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About the South Shore YMCA
The South Shore YMCA is a not-for-profit association of individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life for all through programs that promote healthy spirit, mind, and body. Serving the communities of Quincy, Randolph, Holbrook, Weymouth, Braintree, Milton, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, Norwell, Hanover and beyond, the South Shore Y provides the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive through its services and programs. Financial Assistance is a Y community benefit available to all families in need, applicable to all Y programs and services. To learn more about the South Shore YMCA, visit www.ssymca.org. The South Shore YMCA. The Better You Belongs Here.