History of YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”. 

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Empowering Young People

The youth are also in help to imbibe leadership qualities through UNI-Y and HI-Y for college and school students respectively. They enable youth to bring out their innate talents and prepare them for facing the challenges ahead. The YMCA also runs community centers with night school and recreational facilities.

YMCA Madras

Being an oldest NGO Network, found in 1890, YMCA-Madras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings. YMCA can understand that, as we completely envision on “Empowering Young People”.

YMCA International

On 6 June 1844, Sir George Williams founded the first YMCA in London, England. The first meeting was held in Williams’ drapery shop in St Paul’s Churchyard and included 12 young men in total.Sir George Williams wasted no time in organising YMCA branches throughout England, Scotland and Ireland.

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New Houses and community hall inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru M.K.Stalin of Tamil Nadu, for the Gaja Cyclone victims.
On 13.05.2022, YMCA Madras's General Secretary & CEO Mr. P. Asir Pandian, Honoured by the Minister for HR & CE Thiru Sekar Babu. During a visit to his office to discuss the YMCA involvement in public-private partnership to renovate the Government Schools especially the one in the CMs constituency.
Inauguration of a program called Vidiyal (Montessori method of Teaching) in Government schools on 11th March 2022, along with Mrs. Durga Stalin, Mrs. Senthamarai Sabareesan and Mrs. Karthic. YMCAs role in Public Private Partnership was much appreciated.
Inauguration of a program called Vidiyal (Montessori method of Teaching) in Government schools on 11th March 2022, along with Mrs. Durga Stalin, Mrs. Senthamarai Sabareesan and Mrs. Karthic. YMCAs role in Public Private Partnership was much appreciated.
Egmore Church Dedication
Carrom pool
Chess playing place - Kodambakkam
Kodambakkam Dedication
Kodambakkm Table Tennis
Kodambakkm Football Ground
Royapuram Dedication
Royapuram Dedication
Foundation Stone at NMSI - Kanchenjunga
Foundation stone at NMSI - Kanchenjunga
Foundation stone at NMSI - Kanchenjunga
Pongal celebration at Kottivakkam
Pongal celebration at Kottivakkam
Pongal celebration at Kottivakkam
General Secretary and CEO Mr. Asir Pandian was participated and honoured by Commissioner of Police Shri. Shankar Jiwal, IPS.,
Independence Day celebrations At Tondiarpet, Egmore and Sathumanagar Branches on 15.08.2023
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Independence Day celebrations at Ashok Nagar and Kodambakkam on 15.08.2023
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Independence Day Dawn to Dusk TT tournament prize distribution by our Vice-President Mr. B. Ravikumar David on 15.08.2023
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Independence Day celebrations at Royapuram. Royapuram Chairman Mr. G.S. Mohan Paulraj was the Chief guest and hoisted the National Flag.
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Independence Day celebrations at Esplanade branch on 15.08.2023
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Independence Day celebrations at Vepery. YMCA Madras President Mr. Benjamin Franklin was the Chief guest and hoisted the National Flag on 15th August 2023.
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Independence Day celebrations at Kilpauk on 15.08.2023
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Independence Day celebrations at Kodaikanal on 15.08.2023
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Independence Day celebrations at Royapettah on 15th August 2023.
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Sports day conducted at kottivakkam school on 17.08.2023. Our YMCA Madras President Mr. J. Benjamin Franklin was the Chief guest and Mr. Ravikumar David, Vice-President was the guest of honour. Er. M.M. Selvakumar, presided over the event.
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About Us

Who We Are

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.”

Membership Subscription

First Subscription Rs. 20000/-

For Family Members
(above 12 Years) Rs.10000/-

For Family Members
(below 12 years) Rs. 5000/-

Latest News & Event

 
02 AUG 2023
Kodaikanal Siblings  
As per YMCA World Alliance Vision 2030, based on one of the Pillars of Impact Sustainable Planet, on 2nd August 2023 we planted 40 trees at the YMCA Kodaikanal branch along with the children from YMCA Boys town school Kottivakkam.
02 AUG 2023
Blood donation  
A Blood Donation Camp was organized by YMCA at Egmore Government Children’s Hospital on 2nd August 2023. More than 35 YMCA employees contributed to this wonderful cause.

02 AUG 2023

Educational Tour  
Our Kottivakkam school students during Educational tour to Keeladi and Kalaignar library in Madurai interacted with the Minister for Education Thiru. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi.
15 AUG 2023
Independence Day celebrations  
Independence Day celebrations At Tondiarpet, Egmore and Sathumanagar Branches on 15.08.2023
15 AUG 2023
Independence Day celebrations  
Independence Day celebrations at Ashok Nagar and Kodambakkam on 15.08.2023
15 AUG 2023
Independence Day Dawn to Dusk  
Independence Day Dawn to Dusk TT tournament prize distribution by our Vice-President Mr. B. Ravikumar David on 15.08.2023
15 AUG 2023
Independence Day celebrations at Royapuram  
Independence Day celebrations at Royapuram. Royapuram Chairman Mr. G.S. Mohan Paulraj was the Chief guest and hoisted the National Flag.
15 AUG 2023
Independence Day celebrations at Esplanade  
Independence Day celebrations at Esplanade branch on 15.08.2023
15 AUG 2023
Independence Day celebrations at Vepery  
Independence Day celebrations at Vepery. YMCA Madras President Mr. Benjamin Franklin was the Chief guest and hoisted the National Flag on 15th August 2023.
15 AUG 2023
Independence Day celebrations at Kilpauk  
Independence Day celebrations at Kilpauk on 15.08.2023
15 AUG 2023
Independence Day celebrations at Royapettah
Independence Day celebrations at Royapettah on 15th August 2023.
17 AUG 2023
Sports day at kottivakkam school
Sports day conducted at kottivakkam school on 17.08.2023. Our YMCA Madras President Mr. J. Benjamin Franklin was the Chief guest and Mr. Ravikumar David, Vice-President was the guest of honour. Er. M.M. Selvakumar, presided over the event.
 
Our Services

What We Do

From over 10 locations across Madras, the YMCA provides expertise,
programs and services in the following areas, to enable healthier, happier communities.

Hi-Y : A Club For High School Students

It is a club for High School students, which meets once in a month where debates, seminars, quiz programmes  are conducted for their all-round development. They are taken out for camps and picnics and to participate in regional and National level meetings.

Ys Mens Club For Business

It is a club consisting of membership from business and professional category of members to serve the community through the Madras YMCA. Many members had the privilege of visiting many YMCAs abroad
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Uni-Y : A Club For University Students

It is a club for University students, which also meets once in a month in all the branches and participates in debates, seminars and quiz programmes. Members of Uni-y club also get an opportunity to attend World meets, International camps as well as training programmes organized by YMCAs throughout the world.

Community Centers

The Madras YMCA runs three community centres in the city for the benefit of the slum dwellers and the under- privileged children. Apart from this, two orphanages and two schools are run for the benefit of the poor people. Different trades are taught to help them earn their livelihood.
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Facilities

YMCA provides adroit facilities to

Esplanade, Royapettah, Yepery, Kilpauk, Kodambakkam, Royapuram and Kottivakkam.

Facilities include

Karate, Billiards, Table Tennis, Cricket, etc., It also has guest rooms for members.
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Developing Branches

It was under the General Secretaryship of Mr Alexander that the YMCA acquired a new building, following a campaign launched with the terse slogan “Building for Brotherhood”. However, it was Mr Solomon who helped the YMCA in acquiring the site on Ritherdon Road for its Vepery Branch. Capt. D.Gnanaolivu, the Chairman of the State Housing Board, was president of the YMCA from 1962 and chipped in his might in the effort. That apart, the site on which the YMCA, Kilpauk started functioning was donated by Mr Jacob Mathi.