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 native San Diegan has long been involved with the Challenged Athletes Foundation and recently partnered with the Padres to fund a playground at the Armed Services YMCA.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
About 60 community members gathered on September 15 at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA gymnasium in Louisville’s California neighborhood to hear from the two organizations vying to serve as the independent monitor for reforms at the Louisville Metro Police Department.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
The project, led by the YMCA and development firm Giarratana, brought a new facility complete with a sunny rooftop turf workout space, basement pool, upgraded locker rooms, large lobby and multiple fitness spaces.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
Site preparation and construction is expected to begin this fall on four acres of unused YMCA green space off Joe Knox Avenue.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
About 60 community members gathered on September 15 at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA gymnasium in Louisville’s California neighborhood to hear from the two organizations vying to serve as the independent monitor for reforms at the Louisville Metro Police Department.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
The project, led by the YMCA and development firm Giarratana, brought a new facility complete with a sunny rooftop turf workout space, basement pool, upgraded locker rooms, large lobby and multiple fitness spaces.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
Site preparation and construction is expected to begin this fall on four acres of unused YMCA green space off Joe Knox Avenue.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 30 Sep. 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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