Donations of $125K Enable A New Childcare Program Playground at the YMCA of Concord
May 13, 2024Donations of $125K Enable A New Childcare Program Playground at the YMCA of Concord
New Hampshire (May 13, 2024) – On May 7th, 2024, The YMCA of Concord (YOC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new childcare playground created from the generosity of local donations totaling $125,000.
“The childcare program at the YMCA of Concord is over 25 years old and located in the downtown historic Concord firehouse. It was basically a concrete lot in desperate need of an appropriate area for children to engage in outdoor activities and because of the generosity of the Blood family and major gifts from the Merrimack Commissioners ARP Fund and Merrimack Savings Bank, we can now celebrate the opening of a new, safe, and age-appropriate playground for our children,” said Michele Sheppard, CEO, The Granite YMCA.
The theme of the playground is in keeping with the historic nature of the location featuring a firehouse, fire truck, and more for kids to enjoy their new slides, swings, and a “paved” road around the playground. In addition, the new playground will be supplied with balls, trucks, cars, and child-friendly toys.
Depicted Left to Right: Jennifer Kuzman YOC Advisory Board Member, Tara Readon Merrimack County Commissioner, Richard Parson YOC Advisory Board Member, Beth Wilkes YOC Advisory Board Member, Brett St. Clair YOC Advisory Board Member, Robert Blood, Michele Sheppard, CEO The Granite YMCA, Alex Turek, Executive Director YOC, and Margaret Tomas YOC Advisory Board Member.
About The Granite YMCA
As one of the state’s longest-standing and most enduring non-profits, The Granite YMCA focuses on youth development, healthy living, social responsibility, and family strengthening. Across the state, its seven branches engage 30,000 men, women, and children – regardless of age, income, or background – to improve their health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. In 2022, The Granite YMCA provided financial assistance and free services valued at just over $1.508 million to 12,286 individuals. To learn more, please visit www.graniteymca.org.
