Residents of the Lawrence YMCA’s Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing and other guests were treated to a holiday meal at the Lawrence YMCA. Well over 40 residents and other guests dined on empanadas, chicken, potatoes, potato salad, sausage, greens salad, rolls, ice cream, pastries and cookies at the annual SRO holiday dinner held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.

Meals were served by YMCA board members and staff including: Yvette Guerra, Dalia Diaz,  Charles Nasser, Anthony  Karamourtopoulos, Kathleen Costello, Catherine Flynn, Cathleen Landry, James Kapelson, Claudia J Soo Hoo, Frank Kenneally, Anne Whalen, Jane Dinsmore, Kelly Osmer, Melyn “Milly” Dominguez, Cody Ross, Rocio Diaz, Ryan Middlemiss,  and Jessica Murray.

The men were in great spirits, sharing a wonderful meal and fellowship. It was an excellent way to ring in the holidays. Visit our SRO program page to learn more about how the Lawrence YMCA offers support to this population.