Black History Month & the YMCA
Did you know that Black History Month has roots associated with the YMCA? In 1915, Carter G. Woodson, a University of Chicago alumnus, arrived in Chicago to attend a national celebration of the ...
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Transformational Gift
“We are humbled by this level of investment in our local community.” said YMCA of Greater Cincinnati President and CEO Jorge Perez. “The support of our local donors and members, along with the ...
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For All, Always
“To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.” These words make up the mission of the Y but perhaps no words are as important as ...
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Juneteenth and the YMCA
The YMCA has a deep, rich history with the African American community. The first YMCA for African Americans was founded in 1853 in Washington, D.C. by formerly enslaved Anthony Bowen. And in the ...
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Caring For Community: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
We haven’t really been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sure, some Y programs and services were put on hold and the general public has not been permitted inside facilities, but the Y has been ...
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