Old Colony YMCA

Mission – Old Colony Y is a charitable, non-profit Association committed to the development of strong spirit, mind, and body, guided by Judeo-Christian principles, to enrich the quality of life for everyone in our communities. Belief Statement – We believe that our mission is to assist all people to develop to their fullest potential and to respond to ever-changing community needs with a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Old Colony YMCA is committed to working collaboratively with businesses, public and private human service agencies, and coalitions that share the goal of strengthening children and families. Through the strengths of the Y’s longstanding history, hundreds of strong community partnerships, dedicated and visionary board of directors, 1,425 member staff, and dedication to effective, outcome driven programming, the Y has the resources needed to provide effective services that strengthen and stabilize youth, their families, and the community in which they live.

Old Colony YMCA has been listening and responding to our communities’ most critical social needs since 1887. In a typical year, we serve more than 140,000 individuals, and more than 70% of those are children. With five branches in Brockton (Central, Youth, Child Care, Social Services, and Family Services), and six branches in the communities of Taunton, Stoughton, Middleboro, East Bridgewater, Easton, and Plymouth, the Old Colony Y is the largest human service provider in Southeastern Massachusetts, serving 31 communities. Services provided by the Old Colony YMCA include health and fitness programs, nutrition counseling, competitive sports programs, swimming instruction, youth asset building activities, leadership and character development training, childcare, after-school programs, tutoring, mentoring, kid zone, vacation camp, and comprehensive summer camping programs. Our 45 childcare sites across our 31-town service area provide services to all age groups, including infant/toddler/pre-school care, remote learning support, kindergarten programs, and comprehensive after school care. Social service programs include detention, treatment facilities, and services for court-involved youth and adults, funded primarily by state and municipal contracted agencies.