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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Such filings are publicly available for nonprofits like the YMCA.
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Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
After operating a smaller office in the city for four years, a 70,000-square-foot global innovation hub opened in the Nike backyard in 2017 in a former YMCA building.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Lynette Simmons, senior vice president of community initiatives at the YMCA of Metro Detroit, says the initiative is designed to give people a voice during a pivotal moment in the nation's history.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Organizations and initiatives such as the United States Swim School Association, Every Child A Swimmer, American Red Cross and the YMCA have searchable maps on where to find swim lessons in the Tarrant County and Dallas-Fort Worth areas.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
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Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
After operating a smaller office in the city for four years, a 70,000-square-foot global innovation hub opened in the Nike backyard in 2017 in a former YMCA building.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Lynette Simmons, senior vice president of community initiatives at the YMCA of Metro Detroit, says the initiative is designed to give people a voice during a pivotal moment in the nation's history.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Organizations and initiatives such as the United States Swim School Association, Every Child A Swimmer, American Red Cross and the YMCA have searchable maps on where to find swim lessons in the Tarrant County and Dallas-Fort Worth areas.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
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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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