2. History
• Founded by George Williams in 1844
• YMCA stands for Young Men’s Christian Association
• First established in Boston, Massachusetts in 1851
• Today it has over 20 million members and still
growing
• Population of members grow each year after New
Year’s Day
3. YMCA resources/events
• Healthy Kid’s Day since April 1992
• Annual Golf Classic since 1991
• Fitness center, pool, gymnasium, locker rooms,
saunas
• Spinning, yoga, pilates, camps, daycare center
4. Facts
• Leading nonprofit organization for youth
development
• Offers programs, services, initiatives, focusing on
development of youth, healthy living, & social
responsibility
• Accessible to all people
• 4 Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect,
Responsibility
