A Town of Franklin grant opportunity

The Hockomock Area YMCA’s Bernon Family Branch in Franklin has received a grant from the Town of Franklin to provide a free 6-month membership to Franklin residents ages 13-17. These memberships will be available beginning in January 2025.    

Teens who fit these criteria are encouraged to visit the Y’s website at hockymca.org/teens-join-now for all the details. You may also visit the YMCA located at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin or call (508) 528-8708 to learn more. 

“We are grateful for our strong partnership with the Town of Franklin and this incredible grant focused on the teen population,” says Jim Downs, CEO of the Hockomock Area YMCA.  “Together, with a shared purpose of enriching the quality of life in our communities, this grant will provide all Franklin teens access to our YMCA with a wide range of opportunities including physical fitness, social connections, service learning, leadership and so much more.” 

This free 6-month membership will allow Franklin teen residents the opportunity to use the Bernon Family Branch to its fullest with access to the full-service facility including the health & wellness center for cardio and strength training, the gymnasium, the indoor pool & aquatics center, the indoor track and access to all group exercise classes. Teens are encouraged to get connected and join the YMCA community today.

“We are proud to partner with the YMCA as a local leader focused on youth development,” says Jamie Hellen, CEO/Town Administrator of the Town of Franklin. “We are so grateful that the town of Franklin can partner with the Y to provide this grant funding so that more young people can become YMCA members and be part of a nurturing and safe community focused on active, healthy and connected lifestyles and habits.”

In addition to these facility features and member benefits, the Y offers many ways for teens to explore unique talents and interests and foster connections with friends through lifelong learning programs. “We have something for everyone at the Y. Teens are encouraged take an active role in strengthening community through joining our Teen Leaders Club. This is a free member benefit program focused on community service and youth empowerment.  We also offer Lift Club, a dynamic co-ed program that introduces teens to weight training and fitness. We will also be creating social opportunities at our YMCA including Saturday night events exclusively for teens,” adds Scott Martin, Senior Executive Director of the Y’s Bernon Family Branch. 

Please contact Kristin Torraco, Membership Director by phone at 508-528-8708 or email: [email protected]. 

 

About the Hockomock Area YMCA:

At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. 

The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.