Through the YMCA, people participate together in building stronger communities for themselves and their families, and improve both their lives and the lives of others. The result is a more civil society. It is individuals helping individuals with little acts of kindness. It is one group working with another to help build a stronger community. In civil societies, people are included and respected.
Diversity is accepted and celebrated.
People are caring and honest with one another. Individuals cooperate with one another to achieve the health and well-being of the entire community, so that no one is left behind, and everyone belongs. In a civil society, everyone is responsible for the well-being of the entire community. The concept of a civil society has been around for a very long time. The YMCA remains true to its core values - individually and collectively.