YMCA
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 was founded in London on 6 June 1844 by George Williams as the '''Young Men's Christian Association'''. The organization aims to put Christian values into practice by developing a healthy body, mind, and spirit.From its inception, YMCA grew rapidly, ultimately becoming a worldwide movement founded on the principles of muscular Christianity. Local YMCAs deliver projects and services focused on youth development through a wide variety of youth activities, including providing athletic facilities, holding classes for a wide variety of skills, promoting Christianity, and humanitarian work.
YMCA is a non-governmental federation, with each independent local YMCA affiliated with its national organization. The national organizations, in turn, are part of both a geographically regional area alliance and the World Alliance of YMCA. YMCA programs vary between nations and regions, but are all based on the principles espoused in the Paris Basis.
The YMCA is a parachurch organization based on Protestant values. Similar organizations include the YWCA, and the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA).
In popular culture, the YMCA is the subject of the 1978 song "Y.M.C.A." by the Village People. Provided by Wikipedia
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“...Young Men's Christian Associations Richmond, Va...”
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Published 1903
“...Young Men's Christian Associations Virginia University...”
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Published 1913
“...Young Men's Christian Associations Commission on the Association and the Immigrant...”
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Published 1886
“...Young Men's Christian Associations Virginia State Executive Committee...”
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“...Young Men's Christian Associations International Committee...”
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Published 1879
“...Young Men's Christian Associations (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)...”
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Published 1944
“...Young Men's Christian Associations. Central Y.M.C.A. College....”
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Published 1889
“...Young Men's Christian Associations Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Dept...”
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