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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Both the South Milwaukee and Cudahy school boards voted unanimously to dissolve a cooperative agreement formed to explore the potential purchase of the former YMCA in Cudahy.
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Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Niles mayor George Alpogianis promises the renaissance of Niles will continue in 2026, as the village works closely with Golf Mill mall redevelopers, reimagines the property surrounding the Leaning Tower YMCA and ushers in new residential and retail developments.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The victim continued playing ball into adulthood with the YMCA of Middletown men’s league, which honored him after his death with a memorial jersey his team will play with in the coming season.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The Regional Task Force also works with Home Start, the YMCA, San Diego Youth Services and South Bay Community Services to collect data on young people not seen elsewhere.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Niles mayor George Alpogianis promises the renaissance of Niles will continue in 2026, as the village works closely with Golf Mill mall redevelopers, reimagines the property surrounding the Leaning Tower YMCA and ushers in new residential and retail developments.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The victim continued playing ball into adulthood with the YMCA of Middletown men’s league, which honored him after his death with a memorial jersey his team will play with in the coming season.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The Regional Task Force also works with Home Start, the YMCA, San Diego Youth Services and South Bay Community Services to collect data on young people not seen elsewhere.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 1 Feb. 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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