History of the YMCA

“ The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S. 2,700 Y’s engage 21 million men, women and children- regardless of age, income or background- to nurture the potential of children and teen, improve the nation’s health and well being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationship and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting, personal and social change.” (ymca.net)