Human Services , Young Mens or Womens Associations

Each year, more than 100,000 individuals benefit from a diverse array of programs and services such as health and wellness programs, instructional fitness programs, aquatics learn-to-swim programs, adult education, college and career programs for teens, youth development programs, programs for youth at risk, services for seniors, transitional housing for homeless families, affordable guest rooms for travelers, and critically important income-based housing for single adults. the ymca of greater boston has a long and successful history of providing after-school and summer development, educational, recreational and social activities for youth of all ages. Over 3,600 children are enrolled in y's pre-school and early education and after school programs, and 10,000 children participate in summer day and resident camp programs. Through the ymca of greater boston's youth development initiative, the ymca works with over 16,000 middle school aged and teens each year. the ymca of greater boston offers an array of education services to low-income individuals and families including adult basic education, computer literacy classes, and 500 participants in english as a second language for recent immigrants. The y provides comprehensive job skills training and helps with placement in permanent employment positions for as many as 120 individuals each year.