Glacial Community YMCA

Strengthening Communities for 179 Years

This month, we think back on our beginnings as an international organization – On June 6^th, 1844, the YMCA was founded by George Williams and 11 other young men, who held a meeting in London that would lead to the founding of the YMCA. For 179 years, the Y has worked to strengthen communities –creating the first group swim classes, spearheading the first English as a Second Language (ESL) class and addressing chronic disease through programs like the Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program.

You might enjoy watching a brief, three-part video series on our history. These videos were produced a couple years ago by Dr. David Newman, a pastor of a church that meets in a Y in Ohio and who loves the YMCA and its history.

The Reason Why Part 1
https://youtu.be/Ebwt69__pZc

The Reason Why Part 2
https://youtu.be/_nqVZk40AfA

The Reason Why Part 3
https://youtu.be/nJO-t9oOYOE

Our Y’s Missionary Family Making an Impact

While many Ys focus on local outreach, we took our mission international, making us one of the few Ys to offer mission trips and sponsor

Winter Wellness: 5-a-Day for a Healthy Heart

February marks both American Heart Month and National Cancer Prevention Month, making it the perfect time to focus on small, impactful changes to your diet

Healthy Habits Pay Off

When Audrey first joined the Y in December 2023, she was committed to working out—but despite her efforts, she didn’t lose a single pound. Then,

Keeping the Streak Going-870+ Days

We first featured Cheryl and Jess Schlicht in the fall of 2023, when they were celebrating over 400 consecutive days of exercise since September 2022. Fast