YMCA
noun
: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young men
—usually used with the
a member of the YMCA
—sometimes shortened informally to the Y
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Among the members of Children First Collective San Diego, which signed the election paperwork, are the San Diego Foundation, the YMCA, Jewish Family Service and San Diego State University.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
The best way to verify whether your local YMCA will be open or closed on Christmas is by reaching out via phone or checking online leading up to your visit.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
On Wednesday, Raising Cane’s gave away 100 bicycles at a YMCA in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where the chicken chain is based, with help from Gayle Benson, the owner of the New Orleans Saints.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
Three south shore school districts are collaborating to potentially purchase the former YMCA building in Cudahy.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
The best way to verify whether your local YMCA will be open or closed on Christmas is by reaching out via phone or checking online leading up to your visit.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
On Wednesday, Raising Cane’s gave away 100 bicycles at a YMCA in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where the chicken chain is based, with help from Gayle Benson, the owner of the New Orleans Saints.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
Three south shore school districts are collaborating to potentially purchase the former YMCA building in Cudahy.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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YMCA
noun
: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young Christian men
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Young Men's Christian Association
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