Dear South Shore YMCA Members & Friends,
We are thrilled to share a historic moment for our Y and our community. As we work to complete the 20,000-square-foot expansion of the Hale Family YMCA in Quincy, a project designed to bring new opportunities for health, wellness, and connection, we are proud to announce that this new wing will be named The Paul Gorman Center for Community Impact in honor of our retiring CEO, Paul Gorman.
Paul has dedicated over 30 years of service to the YMCA, including 16 years leading the South Shore YMCA through extraordinary growth and transformation. Under his leadership, we have doubled membership, expanded early learning programs, built new facilities, and strengthened our commitment to serving families and individuals across the South Shore.
This new center will feature:
- A State-of-the-Art Gymnastics Training Center – Bringing youth gymnastics to Quincy for the first time.
- Studio D Health & Wellness Space – A large-scale studio for group exercise and wellness programs.
- The Phyllis Godwin Empowerment Center – A dedicated space for girls and women to connect, learn, and thrive.
Naming this expansion after Paul reflects his unwavering dedication to creating spaces that foster community, inclusion, and opportunity for all. His legacy will live on in every program, every class, and every life touched within these walls.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the opening of this transformational space. Stay tuned for details on our Grand Opening Celebration in winter 2026.
To learn more about the expansion or to make a gift to honor Paul’s legacy through our Leave Your Mark Capital Campaign by the end of 2025, please contact:
- Katelyn Szafir, VP of Hale Operations – kszafir@ssymca.org
- Mary Orne, Chief Development Officer – morne@ssymca.org
Thank you for being part of this exciting new chapter for the South Shore YMCA.
Trevor Williams
President & CEO
South Shore YMCA
Katelyn Szafir
Vice President of Hale Operations
South Shore YMCA