YMCA
noun
: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young men
—usually used with the
a member of the YMCA
—sometimes shortened informally to the Y
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The Kook Run will donate generous portions of proceeds to Cardiff 101 Mainstreet and the Ecke YMCA of Encinitas.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
At the Anderson Munger Family YMCA in LA's Koreatown, a central hub for donation drop off and distribution, a steady stream of supplies and volunteers offering helping hands spilled out onto the sidewalk.
—Janet W. Lee, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
However, Fitness+ locations at the York YMCA, Riverwalk, Wedgewood, Clover YMCA and Marion Boan YMCA will be available to members who have previously filled out a waiver.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
In November 1973, a group of evangelicals met at the YMCA on Wabash Avenue and adopted the Chicago Declaration of Evangelical Social Concern.
—Randall Balmer, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
At the Anderson Munger Family YMCA in LA's Koreatown, a central hub for donation drop off and distribution, a steady stream of supplies and volunteers offering helping hands spilled out onto the sidewalk.
—Janet W. Lee, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
However, Fitness+ locations at the York YMCA, Riverwalk, Wedgewood, Clover YMCA and Marion Boan YMCA will be available to members who have previously filled out a waiver.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
In November 1973, a group of evangelicals met at the YMCA on Wabash Avenue and adopted the Chicago Declaration of Evangelical Social Concern.
—Randall Balmer, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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YMCA
noun
: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young Christian men
Etymology
Young Men's Christian Association
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