Community Catalysts Greater Nashua

In Episode 12, host Lynn Boyer, Executive Director of Community Impact at the YMCA of Greater Nashua, sits down with Henry Och, CEO of Harbor Care. Together, they explore Harbor Care's mission to break the cycle of homelessness and provide housing, healthcare, and veteran support across New Hampshire. Discover the impactful ways their partnership addresses community needs, including inspiring stories of transformation, innovative programs, and collaborative initiatives. Learn more about Harbor Care's work and their commitment to creating a brighter future.

In Episode 11, host Lynne Boyer, Executive Director of Community Impact at the YMCA of Greater Nashua, chats with Cody Switzer, Assistant Director of the Nashua Community Music School. Together, they explore the incredible work being done to bring music education, therapy, and outreach to the Greater Nashua community. From serving over 600 individuals weekly to offering free music programs and financial assistance, Cody shares how the school fosters connection through music.

In Episode 10, Lynne Boyer, Executive Director of Community Impact at the YMCA of Greater Nashua sits down with Jenn Morton, Program Coordinator at End 68 Hours of Hunger - Nashua. The discussion focuses on the collaborative efforts between our organizations, emphasizing our ongoing relationship and shared mission to creating healthier youth and family populations by providing access to free food where it is most needed. Specifically, we discuss the impact that End 68 Hours of Hunger has on helping to prevent hunger and where residents in the Greater Nashua community can find food stability. 

In Episode 9, Lynne Boyer, Executive Director of Community Impact at the YMCA of Greater Nashua sits down with Jonathan Harper, Director of Athletics at Rivier University. The discussion focuses on the collaborative efforts between our organizations, emphasizing our ongoing relationship and shared mission to creating a more community and service forward young adult population. Specifically, we discuss our collaboration efforts in volunteer efforts and the mission of both organizations to give back to the community and create fun, energetic and safe spaces for our neighbors as both institutions continue to grow in the Greater Nashua area.

In Episode 8, Lynne Boyer, Executive Director of Community Impact at the YMCA of Greater Nashua sits down with Tim McMahon, Director of Marketing at the St. Joseph Hospital. The discussion focuses on the collaborative efforts between our organizations, emphasizing our ongoing relationship and shared commitment to creating a connected and healthy community. Specifically, they discuss joined paths through the pandemic, community health education seminars and support groups that are held at the YMCA and community events that are coming up in the next few months.

In Episode 7, we had the privilege of talking with Andrew Morin, Co-founder of the ReGenerative Roots Association. Our discussion focused on the collaborative efforts between our organizations, emphasizing our ongoing relationship and shared commitment to building and feeding communities. Specifically, ReGen Roots concentrates on strengthening the food and alternative energy systems in New England through the development of community farms, food forests, plant shares, educational orchards, solar arrays, and farm to school programs at local public schools. Their programs help develop strong social connections and community resilience among diverse people through the common foundation of healthy food.

In Episode 6, we had the privilege of conversing with Melody McLaughlin, Director of Community Outreach and Education for the New England Chapter of the Parkinson's Foundation. Our discussion focused on the collaborative efforts between our organizations, emphasizing our ongoing relationship and shared commitment to enhancing health and wellness. Specifically, the Parkinson's Foundation concentrates on making lives better for those diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in the New England region. The Foundation provides support to organizations like the YMCA of Greater Nashua by providing community grants to assist with offering Parkinson's Disease specific classes to help with stability and mobility, as well as mental and physical health.

In Episode 5, we had the privilege of conversing with Cynthia Whitaker, PsyD, MLADC, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center. Our discussion focused on the collaborative efforts between our organizations, emphasizing our ongoing relationship and shared commitment to enhancing community health and wellness. Specifically, Greater Nashua Mental Health provides support to the YMCA's summer camp programs by addressing mental health issues among children.

In Episode 4, we had the privilege of engaging in a conversation with Betsy Houde, the Executive Director of Community Partnerships, and Kelly Yellick, the Program Manager of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Southern New Hampshire Health. Our discussion delves into the collaborative efforts between our organizations, highlighting our ongoing relationship and a shared commitment to enhancing community health and wellness.

In episode 3 we had the honor of sitting down with the Early Childhood Education Coordinator, Lisa Furman, from Nashua Community College (NCC). We discuss NCC's Early Childhood Education program where NCC students can earn hands on learning while interning and working within the YMCA of Greater Nashua's Early Education Center at the Merrimack Y.

In episode 2 we had the honor of sitting down with the Cultural Outreach Advocate, Miranda Melson, from Bridges, a nonprofit agency dedicated to helping victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, to discuss their mission and the services they provide to our community.

In episode 1 we had the honor of sitting down with Iraida Munoz and Leah Elliot from the Greater Nashua Division of Public Health and Community Services to discuss their mission and the services they provide to our community.