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Cedar’s Foods said Monday it made a $1 million comprehensive lead gift to the Haverhill YMCA’s capital campaign, becoming the first corporate donor to support the effort to bring a new, state-of-the-art YMCA facility to Haverhill.
Haverhill-based Cedar’s Foods is a longtime partner of the Haverhill YMCA, supporting the YMCA since 2019 by providing funding and healthy food for afterschool programs and helping to address food insecurity among local children and families.
“We are incredibly grateful for this lead gift and continued partnership from Cedar’s Foods,” said Tracy Fuller, executive director of the Haverhill YMCA. “Cedar’s has been an active supporter of our YMCA for years, helping us care for families through food programs and community partnerships. Their generous donation which helps us advance plans for a new YMCA—while we are still in the early phase of our capital campaign—is a true testament to their commitment to Haverhill and to the people we serve.”
The current Haverhill YMCA serves approximately 2,000 members, while the proposed new facility will accommodate up to 17,000 members.
“This gift represents more than financial support, it’s an investment in the heart of the community that has shaped us for decades,” said Cedar’s Foods CEO Charles Hanna. “Haverhill is home, and the people here are family. Supporting the construction of a new YMCA is our way of helping to create opportunities for healthy living, learning and connection for generations to come. We are proud to contribute to a space that will foster growth, wellness and belonging for children, families, and seniors alike, and we hope this gift inspires others to join in building a stronger, healthier Haverhill.”
The envisioned new YMCA will feature expanded sports, recreation and aquatics facilities, including an Olympic-size pool; comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs; an early learning center and youth enrichment programs; and specialized programs for seniors and adults to foster belonging and connection
Site selection and planning for the new YMCA facility are ongoing.