YMCA
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 first, the organization provided beds and shelter to young men leaving the countryside for work in the cities. It promotes Muscular Christianity.[source?]
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| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Region served | Worldwide |
| President | Patricia Pelton |
| Secretary General | Carlos Sanvee |
| Website | www |
Basketball was invented in an American YMCA.[source?]
The similar Young Women's Christian Association was founded in 1870.
YMCA Media
George Williams, who founded YMCA in 1844
The World Alliance of YMCAs logo displayed in Geneva
A historical marker at the YMCA in Montreal, noting its 1851 establishment
A YMCA gym in London in 1888
A historical marker for the Christian Street YMCA at 1724 Christian Street in Philadelphia, noting its 1914 establishment
Hotel Arthur in Helsinki, founded by YMCA in 1907
A Canadian YMCA poster in 1914
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Other websites
World Young Men's Christian Association[dead link]
Media related to YMCA at Wikimedia Commons
