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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]]. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
*http://www.ymca.net/about_the_ymca/ | *http://www.ymca.net/about_the_ymca/ | ||
[[Category:Organizations]] | [[Category:Organizations]] | ||
Revision as of 22:39, December 14, 2009
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.
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.