Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George (r) receiving her award | Photo courtesy of the YMCA of Greater BostonThe YMCA of Greater Boston celebrated with the community its annual Dorchester Community Honors Event at the Venezia Boston on June 13th, 2019.
During the gala, held to honor individuals who support the YMCA’s work in Dorchester; Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George and President of the New England Council James Brett received the “Originally From Dorchester” (OFD) award; while former Dorchester YMCA Executive Director Andrea Baez received the “Dorchester By Choice” (DBC) award. The event’s Honorary Chair was William Gross, Commissioner of the Boston Police Department.
Our first award recipient of the night is James Brett, President & CEO of The New England Council. Thank you James for your commitment to making sure our #Dorchester YMCA community stays accessible to all ages! pic.twitter.com/SeVRtoWAat
— YMCA Greater Boston (@YMCA_Boston) June 13, 2019
Our next award recipient of the Originally from Dorchester Award, is Boston City Councilor, Annissa Essaibi-George. Congratulations City Councilor Annissa & thank you for your support of the important work that our #Dorchester Y does! pic.twitter.com/brRFeyzq4z
— YMCA Greater Boston (@YMCA_Boston) June 14, 2019
The DBC award goes to “an individual who chooses to serve the Dorchester community and exemplifies similar values as the YMCA in the work they do,” and the OFD award is granted to “an individual who is from the Dorchester community and continues to serve the community in an effort to make it a better place for future generations,” the YMCA explains.
Our last award recipient of the Dorchester by Choice Award, is our former #Dorchester Y Executive Director, Andrea Baez. Andrea contributed to the many years of success at the Y & we’re pleased to honor all her work for creating strong kids, strong families, & strong communities! pic.twitter.com/mKe5OS0YpL
— YMCA Greater Boston (@YMCA_Boston) June 14, 2019
In Dorchester, the YMCA is located at 776 Washington Street (Boston, 02124), holding the same mission of all YMCAs, that is to improve the health of mind, body, and spirit of individuals and families from all faiths and cultures.
