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'''Y.M.C.A.''' ('''Young Men's Christian Association''') is a [[non-profit]] [[community service]] organization founded in [[London]] in 1844. Originally a men (and boys) only facility, the YMCA has changed to admit women (and girls). Activities that take place at the YMCA include [[swimming]], [[basketball]], [[working out]], [[day care]] services, and more.

'''Y.M.C.A.''' ('''Young Men's Christian Association''') is a [[non-profit]] community service organization originally founded in [[London]] in 1844, as a men (and boys) only facility, the YMCA has changed to admit women (and girls). Activities that take place at the YMCA include [[swimming]], [[basketball]], working out, [[day care]] services, and more.

There used to be a equivalent group for women only called the [[YWCA]].  

There used to be a equivalent group for women only called the [[YWCA]].  

In the early 20th century U.S. the YMCA was a powerful religious activist group promoting "manly" (athletic) Christianity and the [[Social Gospel]].

In the U.S. the YMCA is a powerful religious activist group promoting "manly" (athletic) Christianity and the [[Social Gospel]].

== References ==

== References ==

*http://www.ymca.net/about_the_ymca/

*http://www.ymca.net/about_the_ymca/

[[Category:Organizations]]

[[Category:Organizations]]