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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Down Chestnut Street, Taylor leads clients through the history of Central and Louisville’s school integration efforts through busing, followed by information about the Western Branch Library, the YMCA in the former Knights of Pythias building and the historic Chestnut Street Baptist Church.
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Pabst Farms includes housing, retail, a medical center, and a YMCA.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
At the Snow Mountain Ranch at the YMCA in Winter Park, Colorado, your family can snooze the night away in a yurt featuring one queen bed and two sets of bunk beds, accommodating up to six people.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
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.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Pabst Farms includes housing, retail, a medical center, and a YMCA.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
At the Snow Mountain Ranch at the YMCA in Winter Park, Colorado, your family can snooze the night away in a yurt featuring one queen bed and two sets of bunk beds, accommodating up to six people.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
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.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 7 Oct. 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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