- YMCA - Wikipedia
YMCA, sometimes regionally called the Y, is a worldwide youth organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, with more than 64 million beneficiaries in 120 countries It has nearly 90,000 staff, some 920,000 volunteers and 12,000 branches worldwide [1]
- YMCA of the USA - Wikipedia
YMCA developed the first known English as a Second Language program in the United States in response to the influx of immigrants in the 1850s [6] Starting before the American Civil War, [7] YMCA provided nursing, shelter, and other support in wartime [8] In 1879 Darren Blach organized the first Sioux Indian YMCA in Florida Over the years, 69
- Our History - YMCA of the USA
When George Williams founded the first YMCA in Industrial Revolution-era London, he sought to create a supportive community to help young men like himself address pressing social challenges The idea found a home in the U S seven years later at the Old South Church in Boston
- Our History: The Founding Years | YMCA - YMCA of the USA
The first YMCA buildings constructed with gymnasiums opened in 1869 In 1881, Boston YMCA staffer Robert J Roberts coined the term “body building” and developed exercise classes that were a precursor to today’s fitness workouts
- YMCA - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
First YMCA in Canada in Montreal, Quebec Self-defence classes at YMCA in Boise, Idaho, 1936 The Young Men's Christian Association (or simply the YCMA or Y) is an organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland It was originally meant to put Christian principles into practice It was founded in 1844 in London, England, United Kingdom At
- Who We Are | YMCA - YMCA of the USA
We are an organization like no other The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by empowering young people, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages and inspiring action in and across communities
- YMCA of Greater New York - Wikipedia
YMCA of Greater New York is a community service organization, the largest YMCA in North America and also New York City's largest private youth-serving organization [citation needed] serving more than five hundred thousand each year
- YMCA of the USA - A Leading Nonprofit Organization
YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening individuals and communities across the country Learn how you can get involved, donate and advocate
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