The Mathews Family YMCA hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 21, for its new preschool at Westville Baptist Church on Main Street in Mathews.
The event, which was attended by several dozen community members, “marked a significant milestone in the YMCA’s mission to support early childhood education and strengthen community connections,” said a press release from Caitlyn Leavens, associate vice president of child care for the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas.
The celebration began with a welcome and remarks from YMCA leadership, followed by a ribbon cutting and tours of the new facility, said the release. Guests enjoyed light refreshments and had the opportunity to meet the dedicated team bringing the preschool’s vision to life.
This achievement reflects the power of community collaboration, said Leavens in the release. She thanked local partners for their generosity, including the Mathews Community Foundation, The White Family, Mathews Rotary Club, Mathews Women’s Giving Cir...