In 2019, the South Shore YMCA launched its bold “Leave Your Mark” capital campaign, raising over $12 million to bring transformational projects to life across the South Shore. These efforts have revitalized the Y with expanded facilities and improved offerings, including the new Outdoor Aquatic Center in Hanover and the Nature Center Preschool in Norwell.
The campaign has persevered through challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising cost of materials with inflation, thanks to continued community support. Now, with the launch of the Community Phase of the Capital Campaign, we encourage our community members to join in shaping the future of YOUR YMCA, ensuring it remains a cornerstone for generations to come.
We are so thankful to our donors for their commitment to the South Shore YMCA as we strive to be good stewards of the funds so generously donated to make positive, long-lasting impact on our community. We will continue to provide updates as we make progress in each community.
The Hale Family YMCA Branch Expansion project broke ground in March 2025 to build 20,000 square feet of space for additional group exercise classes, teen engagement programs, and a new large-scale gymnastics training center to serve a need for the sport in Quincy.
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The South Shore YMCA is expanding its environmental education and camp programs at the Nature Center in Norwell to include a new preschool and day camp building, update existing gardens and landscape, and restore the original Nature Center building to offer community programming.
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In June of 2023, the South Shore YMCA Executive Board and senior leadership team hosted its annual summer social gathering to celebrate the impact of the first completed “Leave Your Mark” capital campaign at the Y’s new Outdoor Aquatic Center at the Emilson YMCA branch in Hanover.
To meet the demand of our growing SSYMCA Camp Gordon Clark summer camp program in Hanover and improve the experience for campers and families, we will add three new outdoor structures and renovate our outdoor sports courts, playing fields and irrigation systems. Click below to learn more about Camp Gordon Clark day camp.
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The South Shore YMCA Food Pantry at our Germantown Neighborhood Center in Quincy is serving more people than ever. To best serve our community, we will build a new, larger food pantry, designed to accomodate more people efficiently with improved handicapped access. To learn more about the Germantown Neighborhood Center, click below.
learn more March 2025 | Hale Family Y Expansion Project Groundbreaking
October 2024 | Nature Center Preschool Building Ribbon Cutting Celebrations
April 2024 | Hale Family YMCA Expansion Plan Conceptual Stage
May 2023 | South Shore YMCA Outdoor Aquatics Center Project Near Completion
July 2019 | Dan Quirk Invests in Leave Your Mark Campaign
“The work that you do in the City of Quincy to bring together a diverse culture, a diverse community, a different set of ages, bringing them all as one with love and compassion, makes our city a better place. Your successes are truly a transformation to this community and to this city.” — Rob Hale, Founder & CEO, Granite Telecommunication
“The Y is a special place that does a lot for all its Members. It has evolved over the years to provide special services and programs to a diverse Membership that needs the Y to be there for them. I have been involved for about 30 years because of the special work that the Y does and the fact that the Y never says no to anyone who needs help.” — Paul Mollica, Capital Campaign Committee Member, Active Y Member, Donor, Volunteer and past Executive Board Member
“We are grateful for the wholesomeness and well-being that the South Shore Y brings to the community. Our contributions to the Y have been among the best investments we have made. We are confident that they will continue to pay dividends for years to come.” — Herb & Paulie Emilson
For information on the “Leave Your Mark” campaign and ways that you can support, visit ssymca.org/leave-your-mark or contact Mary Orne, South Shore YMCA Chief Development Officer at morne@ssymca.org or (781) 264-9453
