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UStory: YMCA NY
Oct
We’ve all heard the song but how much do you really know about the YMCA? The nation’s leading nonprofit organization engages more than 10,000 neighborhoods across the United States. And yet there are people who are unaware of the group’s purpose and progress.
Today, let’s take a closer look at the YMCA (the Harlem branch, in particular) and discover how big of an impact they make on the community.
Empowering the Youth, Improving Health
The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)—also known as The Y—has been helping people and communities to learn, grow, and thrive to the point of influencing the nation’s culture during times of profound social change.
YMCA at NYC Marathon
YMCA was founded back in 1844 by George Williams in London and yet its influence and relevance continue to soar even in 2018. So I asked Caroline Sanchez, Youth and Family Director for YMCA of Greater NY – Harlem, what makes YMCA as relevant as it is today.
Clearly, the organization takes health seriously. YMCA has been credited for pushing academic and athletic boundaries. Various sports had been invented and developed in the YMCA. Do you like basketball? James Naismith invented the game during his stay at the YMCA. Volleyball? Same story only this time, it was invented by William Morgan. Futsal too was born in the YMCA.
If you like any or all these sports, you have the YMCA to thank for that.
Defined by Cause & Committed to Inclusion
There are two things you must understand about the YMCA:
- They are defined by their cause.
- They are committed to inclusion.
YMCA believes in strengthening the community. They work side-by-side with their neighbors to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to better themselves regardless of their age, income, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. That’s the cause they believe in.
YMCA Annual Kids Day
And when asked about their commitment to inclusion, they had this to say:
The Harlem YMCA
The Harlem YMCA was established in 1901 and is one of the many locations where interested parties can reach out and take part in the YMCA experience. It’s a significant landmark of the New York City African-American culture.
YMCA at NYC Pride Parade
Some of their services include:
- Day camps
- Swimming lessons
- Basketball clinics
- Art programs
- Exercise classes
- Lodging
Like the rest of the world, the Harlem YMCA had to adapt to the changing times. Technology has made it easier for them to interact with their members, especially the kids.
YMCA 18th Annual Charity Golf Classic
Working With UPrinting
Online printing, in itself, is an innovation that has made it easier for nonprofit organizations to connect with their audience. UPrinting is happy to have worked with YMCA Harlem. And thankfully, YMCA has found the whole printing experience a pleasant one.
YMCA Printed Carbonless Forms With UPrinting
YMCA wanted an online printing company that would be able to meet their needs within a short timeframe. A quick Google search landed them on our doors.
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Want to learn more about this wonderful organization and their different program offerings? You can visit YMCA Harlem’s website.
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