Easton, MA — Raising Multicultural Kids (RMK) is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with the Easton YMCA for the second consecutive year, bringing the Littlest Inclusive Learners (LiLs) program to preschool classrooms across the community.

“Through LiLs, young children gain a window into cultures from around the world, and for some, a mirror reflecting their own heritage. They also have an opportunity to explore the many ways that other people navigate the world. These early experiences help children begin to understand who they are, while also learning how to welcome and celebrate others in their community and beyond,” said Denise Barbosa Lane, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Raising Multicultural Kids.

As part of this partnership, RMK educators will visit the preschool classrooms at both Easton YMCA Child Care Centers bi-weekly, delivering engaging lessons, stories, and hands-on activities that celebrate diversity and inclusion. The program provides a foundation for empathy, curiosity, and understanding, helping children explore the many ways people navigate and experience the world.

“We are so excited to continue this partnership with Raising Multicultural Kids,” said Andrea Gardner, Senior Program Director at the Easton YMCA. “Now more than ever, it is essential that we help our youngest learners understand the value of embracing and celebrating our differences. Through the Littlest Inclusive Learners program, our preschoolers are building empathy, confidence, and pride in what makes them unique — while learning to appreciate the qualities that make others special as well. This partnership strengthens our commitment to nurturing caring, inclusive leaders for the future.”

Raising Multicultural Kids, a Southeastern Massachusetts–based nonprofit, is dedicated to increasing cultural competency in local communities through deep engagement with schools, educators, and families. Its mission is to ensure that every child sees themself reflected in their curriculum and community — fostering self-esteem, belonging, and respect for others.

By preparing students to embrace differences and collaborate across cultures, RMK helps lay the groundwork for success in an increasingly diverse workforce and global economy.

“Our partnership with the Easton YMCA is a beautiful example of how schools and community organizations can come together to empower the next generation with inclusive mindsets,” added Lane. “We are honored to continue this meaningful work for a second year.”

About Raising Multicultural Kids (RMK)

Raising Multicultural Kids is an educational nonprofit organization focused on preparing youth for the future workforce by cultivating inclusive mindsets and cultural awareness. Through in-school programs, after-school enrichment, educator training, youth leadership development, and community events, RMK equips children and adults with the skills to understand, navigate, and celebrate diversity.

Learn more at https://raisingmulticulturalkids.com/.

About the Old Colony YMCA

At the Y, strengthening communities is our cause. We offer affordable childcare and camp to families, anti-gang programs for at-risk youth, health and fitness programs for families, workforce development, mental health and substance abuse services through our licensed clinic, and numerous other services and programs that promote healthy spirit, mind, and body.  Founded in 1887, the Old Colony YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization serving more than 140,000 people annually in communities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts through eleven branches located in Brockton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Middleboro, Plymouth, Stoughton, and Taunton.

Learn more about Old Colony YMCA: www.oldcolonyymca.org