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The YMCA was founded by Englishman George Williams, in London in 1844.
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Why is the YMCA called ymca?
men
Does YMCA have wifi?
it depends on your YMCA
Who founded the YMCA?
According to the YMCA web site in 1844 George Williams started the YMCA movement as a volunteer. The first student YMCA began in 1856 at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tenn. In 1853 the first YMCA for blacks was founded by Anthony Bowen as freed slave in Washington DC. Providing help to newcomers and immigrants has always been part of the the YMCA's work. In 1856 the nation's first known English as a second language class was held for German immigrants at the Cincinnati YMCA. YMCA housing began in 1860s to give young men moving to cities from rural areas safe and affordable housing. Chicago's Farrell Hall was the first YMCA dormitory was completed in 1867. Between 1922 and 1940 the YMCA rooms grew from 55,000 rooms to more than 100,000 this more than any hotel at the time. In 1861 5,000 members served as surgeons, nurses and Chaplin's during the civil war. The volunteers distributed medical supplies, food, and clothing. They also taught soldiers to read and write. The first YMCA open with gyms in 1869 and in 1881 the Boston YMCA staffer Robert J. Roberts made the term "body building" and developed exercise classes. So, as you can see there are many founders of the YMCA.
Who is head of YMCA?
That depends which YMCA you belong to.
When did the YMCA first start in Montana?
The YMCA in Helena is the oldest YMCA in Montana. It was chartered in 1889.
Which is best ymca-faridabad or itm-gurgaon?
GO for YMCA, ITM is no match for YMCA, YMCA has been ranked third best in haryana after NIT & TITS/
What do YMCA stands for?
ymca stand for young mens cristian accosiations. the ymca used to be a home for men
Is the song YMCA about the swimming place YMCA?
Yes it is!
What was YMCA the song about?
its about how the ymca is fun and they want you to go there:)
Who is the president YMCA now?
Check your YMCA location.
What was the first YMCA in Wisconsin?
The YMCA Milwaukee was founded in 1858.
When was Polish YMCA created?
Polish YMCA was created in 1923.
