YMCA MADRAS

Empowering Young People

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YMCA Madras, Sathuma Nagar Branch, conducted a Skill Development Training Programme featuring a practical Aari Bangle Work demonstration by Ms. S. Ananthi of Rubi Fashion Designer. Around 30 tailoring students participated and benefited.

#YMCAMadras #SkillDevelopment #AariWork

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YMCA Tondiarpet Branch, in association with Sankara Nethralaya, organised a Free Eye Camp, benefiting 78 members. A meaningful initiative promoting eye health and community well-being.

#YMCA #EyeCare #CommunityService

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🎤 Skillwise Rolling Trophy – Inter-College Oratorical Competition 2026

On the theme “My Dream India: 2030”, 34 students from 17 colleges participated at Women’s Christian College, Chennai.

Organised by YMCA Madras – Uni-Y Committee & WCC.

#YMCAMadras #UniY #Skillwise #Dream

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🇮🇳 80th Independence Day Celebration 2026 🇮🇳

YMCA Boys Town, Kottivakkam, celebrated Independence Day on 15 August with flag hoisting, prayers, patriotic songs and fellowship. Around 170 civil workers and 10 engineers from Hansem joined the celebration.

#IndependenceDay #YMCA

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YMCA Madras – Boy’s Town Kottivakkam Branch organised a Career Guidance Programme at Nellai Nadar Matriculation Higher Secondary School on 18 July 2026.

The programme inspired 375 students with valuable insights on career opportunities, future planning and educational pathways.

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💪 Did you know?
The phrase “Bodybuilding” was first used in 1881 by staff at the YMCA in Boston! 🏋️‍♂️

From building strength to building character — fitness has always been part of the YMCA legacy. ❤️
#ymca
#ymcamadras

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YMCA Madras – Sathuma Nagar Branch, in association with Kauvery Hospital & Begum Shafia Eye Care, organised a Free Medical & Eye Camp. 🏥👁️ Around 112 community members benefited from eye screening and health services, promoting early care & health awareness.

#YMCA #EyeCare

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YMCA Madras – Vepery Branch, in association with ELM Fabricius HSS, conducted a Drug Awareness Program on 2 Sept 2026. Mr. Churchill Joseph,Member, Juvenile Justice Board,addressed students on the dangers of drug abuse, positive peer influence, and rehabilitation. #DrugAwareness

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YMCA’s journey of inclusion, service & empowerment began with Native American communities in 1879—a legacy that continues today.

#YMCA #YMCAHistory #Legacy #CommunityService #YouthEmpowerment

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We cordially invite you to attend Free Medical Camp on 5th September 2026, 10.00 a.m. at YMCA Sathuma Nagar Branch.

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YMCA Madras, Sathuma Nagar Branch & Don Bosco Anbu Illam celebrated Onam with 45 tailoring students through games, talents and fellowship lunch on 27 Aug 2026. A joyful celebration of unity and togetherness!

#YMCAMadras #OnamCelebration #Fellowship #StudentActivities #Onam

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YMCA Madras, Sathuma Nagar Branch organised a Children’s Athletics Meet on 9 Aug 2026 at Babu Jagjeevan Ram Sports Complex. Children competed in 100m, 200m, 400m & Long Jump, promoting fitness, sportsmanship and active participation.

#YMCAMadras #AthleticsMeet #YouthSports

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🌍 YMCA Madras organized a Birla Planetarium Visit & Climate Change Awareness Seminar on 28 Aug 2026, with 130 students. The visit featured a 3D space show, Science-on-a-Sphere presentation, climate awareness session and science experiments.

#YMCAMadras #ClimateAction #Science

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YMCA Madras Uni-Y Committee organised the 3D – Discover, Develop & Dedicate Leadership Development Programme on 31 August 2026 at YMCA Vepery. The programme featured inspiring sessions on leadership, personal development, skills and community wellbeing.

#YMCAIndia #YMCAmadras

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YMCAFact: In 1872, the first Railroad YMCA was organized in Cleveland to provide overnight lodging and meeting spaces for railroad workers.

A remarkable beginning to a legacy of service, fellowship and community-building that continues to this day. 💙

#YMCAHistory #MadrasYMCA

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Serving Those Who Serve. 🤝❤️
For generations, YMCA has stood beside those serving their nations, offering comfort, support, recreation and hope.

#YMCA #YMCAHistory #LegacyOfService #ServingHumanity #YMCAWorldwide

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Fight Plastics – Little Hands, Big Change! 🌱♻️
YMCA Madras, in association with Stella Mary’s School, organised an awareness programme encouraging students to creatively reduce plastic use through eco-friendly alternatives, drama, slogans and songs. 🌍✨

#YMCA #FightPlastics

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A Legacy of Service 🤝

In 1861, YMCA volunteers served soldiers during the American Civil War, providing food, clothing, medical supplies & education. A legacy of service that continues to inspire. ❤️

#YMCA #YMCAHistory #YMCAFact

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#YMCAFact 🏛️

YMCA housing began in the 1860s, providing young men moving to cities with safe, affordable lodging — along with gyms, auditoriums and community spaces.

A legacy of care, community & service. 💙

#YMCAMadras #YMCAHistory

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Discover YMCA Royapuram! 🏃‍♂️🏊‍♂️🏋️‍♂️

From sports facilities to essential amenities, YMCA Royapuram brings fitness, recreation and community together.

#YMCAMadras #YMCARoyapuram