Posted on: Thursday, May 9th, 2019
Happy 175th Birthday to the YMCA!
Join the YMCA World Challenge!
On June 8, 2019 YMCAs around the world are celebrating the YMCA’s 175th birthday with a day of action! In honor of this special occasion, the Hockomock Area YMCA is inviting all of our staff, program participants, partners and neighbors to volunteer 175 minutes of their time to improve our community!
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH 175 MINUTES?
Celebrate 175 years of strengthening communities at the Y by jumping into an activity from the list below or choose a cause that’s close to your heart. Share your experience on social media under #YMCAChallenge #Volunteer175 and #HockomockYMCA.
MILFORD SUMMER FOOD BLITZ DAY:
Our Fuel Your Fun Summer Meal Program is back! Kids who rely on free or reduced-price meals during the school year can access healthy snacks and meals during the summer. Hang flyers and go door to door talking with community members to spread the news. Must be accompanied by a parent if under age 18.
- Where: Memorial Elementary School, 12 Walnut Street, Milford (meet at the parking lot)
- When: Saturday, June 8th 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Contact: ShannonN@hockymca.org
- program details available here
FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ALL NIGHT PARTY:
Volunteers are needed for the Franklin High School All Night Party, an annual tradition that offers a fun safe night for teens following graduation.
- Where: 218 Oak Street, Franklin
- When: Various times (Party runs 11:00 pm on the 7th until Saturday, June 8th 5:00 am)
- Contact: EvePellecchia@yahoo.com
- details on the party available here
FOXBOROUGH FOUNDERS DAY:
Non-profit organizations are gearing up to participate in Founders Day by running field games, selling food, raffles or other products, and organizing their members to march together in the Founders Day parade!
- Where: Booth Playground, 40 South Street, Foxborough
- When: Various times on June 8th
- Contact: Kerry Rosado at rosadok@comcast.net
- To march with the Y, contact BarbaraM@hockymca.org
HOPEDALE FAIRY WALK:
Assist the Friends of Historic Hopedale (FOHH) in running the 3rd Annual Hopedale Fairy Walk. In conjunction with the Hopedale Park Commission, Hopedale Parklands will be turned into an enchanted forest & temporary home for fairies, gnomes, trolls, elves and magical folk!
- Where: 76 Dutcher Street, Hopedale
- When: Saturday, June 8th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Contact: Tracey at info@friendsofhistorichopedale.com
For more information, please reach out to YMCA Member Services at 508-543-2523 (Foxboro), 508-528-8708 (Franklin), or 508-695-7001 (North Attleboro).
