Established in 1858, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago was created as a place where community members could find growth and support. Today, 165 years later, the YMCA of Metro Chicago has 14 centers, five camps, and nearly 100 extension sites, making the Y one of the largest social enterprises in Chicago. More than half a million individuals rely on the Y each year for social guidance and individual empowerment. The Y has remained at the heart and soul of personal development in Chicagoland and the Midwest and intends to do so for generations to come.
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Industry
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Non-profit Organizations
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Company size
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1,001-5,000 employees
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Headquarters
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Chicago, IL
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Type
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Nonprofit
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Founded
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1858
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Specialties
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Academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living, early education and care, human services, teaching, non-profit, career advancement, Aquatics, Marketing, and Mission Advancement