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COMMUNITY
PARTNER
PROFILE
MENTAL
HEALTH
Y programming is designed for people of all ages and abilities.
A place where everyone is
welcome ALWAYS
they want and deserve. Thanks to
our partnerships, we have a better
understanding of what those needs
and wants are, and the fact that
we’re a YMCA allows us to make
membership affordable for all. In
fact, no one has ever been turned
away due to financial need. Everyone
deserves a place to belong and we’re proud
to be here for them.” +
The Y’s reach
goes well beyond
the walls of
the Gage Street
building.
Since taking over the operations of
the Bennington Recreation Center
in 2018, the Y has steadily expanded
programming and built strong
partnerships throughout
the community.
Becker says, “Our primary focus is to
serve the community in the spirit and manner
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