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OUR Y
Our mission at the YMCA of Metropolitan Columbus, GA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
OUR HISTORY
The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in London, England in 1844 in response to the increase of unhealthy social conditions within the city. The overarching goal of the YMCA was to create a place for people to gather in order to help develop a healthy mind, body, and spirit for all.
The first associations in North America were organized in 1851. Five years later, the YMCA came to Columbus, GA on November 18, 1856, making us the third oldest YMCA in the country.
FOR A BETTER US
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together to invest in our youth, our health, and our community.
That is why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. We welcome all people regardless of ability, age, background, ethnicity, race, faith, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The Y knows that in a diverse world, when we are inclusive and our doors are open to all, we are stronger and everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
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