The East Boston YMCA announced that they have chosen the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) as the presenting sponsor for this year’s East Boston YMCA Annual Reach Out Breakfast. The event will take place on October 14 at 7 a.m. at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport hotel. The Reach Out Breakfast brings together over 300 community members annually to celebrate and raise money for the East Boston community.
“The East Boston Y is grateful for Massport’s continued support over the past decade plus,” said Executive Director of the East Boston YMCA Joe Gaeta. “We work closely with our partners to address the needs of the community through programs that promote improving health, and empowering youth and families. We are excited to announce that Massport will be the presenting sponsor of this year’s Reach Out Breakfast and thank them for their consistent generosity. With the help from partners like Massport, we as a community can be here for everyone.”
Funds raised at the event will provide assistance to programs such as childcare, teen programs and water safety. Since the East Boston YMCA restored the Mario Umana Academy pool 5 years ago, they have ran a successful aquatics program and over 800 children in the East Boston community have learned how to swim. East Boston is made up of 90% shoreline so it is a priority of the neighborhood that the East Boston YMCA continues to financially support this program, allowing families the opportunity to participate in programs that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
“The East Boston YMCA serves as a support system to adults and children throughout the East Boston community,” said Massport CEO Lisa Wieland. “The critical programs and services offered by the Y provide neighbors with healthy and enriching opportunities, and Massport is proud to support that.”
East Boston YMCA’s collaborative relationships with community partners like Massport help them empower over 5,000 community members throughout East Boston and surrounding communities. With a variety of programs and the support of volunteers, donors, staff and community partners, the East Boston YMCA is able to continue their mission of helping their neighbors build healthy lifestyles every day.
For more information on how to support the Reach Out Breakfast contact Joseph Gaeta at [email protected] or 617-418-8320. To purchase tickets online please visit https://ymcaboston.org/ReachOutBreakfast.