The YMCA was founded in London in 1844 and the first U.S. organization was formed in Boston in 1851. There are now over 1200 YMCAs in the U.S. serving over 10,000 communities. The YMCA of Metro Atlanta was established in 1980 and has 17 locations focusing on programs like childcare, fitness classes, sports, and camps. It aims to increase brand recognition and enrollment through better online engagement and marketing to its target audience of women aged 35-54 with children.