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George Williams (philanthropist) - Wikipedia
A plaque for George Williams 13-16 Russell Square, London. Family vault of Sir George Williams at Highgate Cemetery (west) Sir George Williams (11 October 1821 – 6 November 1905) was an English philanthropist, businessman and founder of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). [1] The oldest and largest youth charity in the world, its aim is to support young …
YMCA - Wikipedia
The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded on 6 June 1844, by George Williams and eleven friends. [4] Williams was a London draper who was typical of the young men drawn to the cities by the Industrial Revolution.
Our History - YMCA of the USA
When George Williams founded the first YMCA in Industrial Revolution-era London, he sought to create a supportive community to help young men like himself address pressing social challenges. The idea found a home in the U.S. seven years later at the Old South Church in Boston.
Sir George Williams – Founder of the YMCA
On 6th June 1844, George Williams, together with ten Christian young men, established the YMCA. “Our object is the improvement of the spiritual condition of the young men engaged in houses of business, by the formation of Bible classes, family and social prayer meetings, mutual improvement societies, or any other spiritual agency.”
Our History: The Founding Years | YMCA
In 1853 in Washington, D.C., the first YMCA for African Americans was founded by Anthony Bowen, who had been freed from slavery. First Student YMCA. The first “Student YMCA” was started in 1856 at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee.
YMCA History - World YMCA
On 6 June 1844, Sir George Williams founded the first YMCA in London, England. The first meeting was held above a drapery shop in St Paul’s Churchyard, and brought together 12 young men. By the time of the first World Conference in Paris in 1855, the YMCA Movement was already established in 9 countries.
YMCA | Youth Programs, Community Services & Health Education …
2025年1月15日 · It originated in London in 1844, when 12 young men, led by George Williams, an employee in, and subsequently the head of, a drapery house, formed a club for the “improvement of the spiritual condition of young men in the drapery and other trades.”
About YMCA England & Wales | Our History
YMCA was founded by Sir George Williams – a worker in the drapery trade in London. Concerned about the welfare of his fellow workers, he started a prayer and bible study group. This soon grew and attracted men from across London.
George Williams (philanthropist) - AceArchive
2023年2月25日 · Sir George Williams (1821-1905) was an English businessman and philanthropist who founded the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). The world's oldest and largest youth charity, it aims to help young people thrive in their communities.
Greater Kansas City YMCA History
2025年2月5日 · The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) was founded by George Williams in London 1844 to offer young working men a Christian focus, supporting both mental and spiritual development. From these roots the YMCA has grown into a global movement, now active in 119 countries and reaching 58 million people worldwide.