OUR STORY Connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. About Us Our Story Careers Leadership Contact Us Commitment to Community Tour the Y Our History For 175 years, the Y has worked to strengthen the communities we serve. The YMCA was founded in 1844 by 22-year-old George Williams to serve the young men who were flooding into industrial London looking for work. Over the following decades, the Y spread around the world, becoming the birthplace of basketball and home to the world's first group swimming lessons. The Y sent volunteers to do relief work during and after both world wars and in the United States, African American YMCAs provided safe meeting spaces for the organizers of the Civil Rights Movement. The YMCA in Tacoma was organized in 1883. In 1905, local philanthropist W.W. Seymour donated the land that would eventually become Camp Seymour to the Tacoma YMCA. In 1910, the Y opened its first facility in downtown Tacoma on Market Street. For over a century, the Y has adapted to the changing needs of our community. From chronic disease prevention to summer day camp, the Y provides programs and services to help everyone reach their potential. Our Core Values Caring Honesty Respect Responsibility OUR STORIES "The Y has impacted my life in many ways! The Y makes me feel like anybody can do anything they put their mind to. How someone you might not really know can make a huge impact on your life. It's like a chain reaction. This is a place to get motivation and life skills that will last a lifetime." Jada, YMCA Member 400 Fayette St., Suite 250, Conshohocken, PA 19428 (215)-220-9199 Click here to contact us DONATE CONTACT US OUR STORY CAREERS LEADERSHIP POLICIES © Greater Philadelphia YMCA 2021. Website management and hosting by i76 Solutions. View our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. Partners in Healthy Living: