Today this center serves as the “living room” for our students, as well as a facility used by a number of community groups. Named for Jean Yawkey, the co-founder of the Yawkey Foundation, the center includes athletic, dining, fitness/wellness, and gathering spaces. The building also houses the Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership (JYCCL), dedicated to developing service opportunities and leadership skills for Emmanuel College students and providing programs for young people in Boston area schools and community organizations.
Emmanuel College's longstanding partnership with the Yawkey Foundation has not only had a dramatic impact on our students, but has resulted in initiatives that make an impact throughout the neighboring community.
