The Young Men s Christian Association
What is the YMCA ? The YMCA,is the Young Men s Christian Association.
It is a community organization that is located in various parts of the world. This
organization is also a refuge of Bible study and prayer to escape the hazards of life
on the street.The YMCA started as a sanctuary for young men,but they serve the
entire family,singles,everybody. Some YMCA organizations are also known as
family centers The YMCA serves for all ages,religion,race,and background. George
Williams,born in Somerset,England,on October 11,1821. He later moved to London
and worked as an apprentice to a Draper in 1836. In 1841, Williams was working as
a Draper. He stayed in the accommodations provided,and thus becoming one of the
150,000 young men the crowded the city of London. Thus, founding the YMCA on
June 6,1844,with the help of ten Christian young men. The objective was to improve
spiritual conditions of young men in houses of business. By the formations of Bible
classes,family and social prayer meetings,mutual improvement of societies,or any
other spiritual agency. In 1851, 24 YMCA locations existed in England,boasting 2700
members. WIthin 10 years they have developed within Western Europe, USA,
Australia, New Zealand,and India. Later these establishments moved to the US. On
November 25,1851, a YMCA establishment was created in Montreal,and December
29,1851,there was one created in Boston. A center for African Americans was also
established in this year,in Washington,DC.