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'' A problem that remains is the Y.M.C.A.'s name. The Young Men's Christian Association is open to all. But many are either confused or put off by the seeming religious connection. The Y was founded on Protestant evangelical values; its mission statement says it intends to ''put Christian principles into practice.

The Young Men's Christian Association was founded in London, England, on June 6, 1844, in response to unhealthy social conditions arising in the big cities at the end of the Industrial Revolution (roughly 1750 to 1850).

At the Y, we create opportunities for people to improve their lives and their communities. Through empowering young people, improving individual and community well-being, and inspiring action, we aim to create meaningful change across the country.

What does 'YMCA' stand for? When first established, Y.M.C.A. was an acronym for Young Men's Christian Association. While you will still find that some YMCAs around the world still use this full name, many, including all YMCAs in Canada, are known simply as the YMCA.

In its early stages, the YMCA , or Young Men's Christian Association, focused on offering safe accommodations for young Christian men. George Williams founded the first YMCA in England in 1844.

In 1844 the first association to be called a Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was formed in London by George Williams, a farmer's son, and a small group of men.

YMCA is an abbreviation for 'Young Men's Christian Association'.

WASHINGTON, DC -- It's official—the YMCA is now just called the Y. The YMCA of the USA announced its new brand strategy in an effort to modernize its image and draw attention to its core areas of focus, Y officials said today in a press conference.