Greenpoint YMCA Celebrates Community Spirit

Whether longtime residents or new neighbors, folks in the Greenpoint area have enjoyed the amenities, programs, and activities at the Greenpoint Y throughout the years. For some, the Y has been a part of neighborhood memories for their entire lives. But did you know that the Greenpoint Y has been a part of the community for 138 years? A North Brooklyn Gazette article featured in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle recently highlighted this rich history in an interview with Greenpoint Y President Kendall Charter. In the interview, Charter gives details of the beginnings of the Greenpoint Y, located since 1906 at its current location on Meserole Avenue, and mentions the new location being developed at River Ring, a mixed-use development.

Also featured in the article is the Greenpoint Y’s recent 6th Annual "Spirit of Community" Service Awards Dinner and Auction where they honored “extraordinary honorees who have made a positive and impactful contribution to the community that aligns with the Y’s mission to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community.” This year’s honorees were Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez; Apple Bank’s Maureen Douglas, executive vice president, Debbie Hootam, vice president, business relationship manager, and Monika Nowicka, assistant vice president, branch manager; and Greenpointers’ Julia Moak and team. Congratulations to this year’s honorees for this noteworthy achievement!

Broadway Stages is proud to be among the sponsors of the annual service awards event. It’s a testament to our longstanding relationship with the Greenpoint Y and the commitment of our President and CEO Gina Argento who has been an active board member for years. 

See the article to read the full interview and to view photos from the recent awards gala here.

Find more information about the Greenpoint Y on their website here.