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About the Armed Services YMCA

The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is the nation’s leading non-profit organization providing educational, recreational, social and religious support services to junior enlisted military personnel and their families. In 2006 alone, more than 9,133 individuals nationwide volunteered their time to help ASYMCA serve more than 400,000 military families.

A History of Service

The YMCA’s dedication to America’s armed forces began in 1861 with the Civil War, when a handful of YMCA members voluntarily provided relief services to men in uniform. The first permanent Army YMCA was established at Fort Monroe, Va., in 1889. These services continue to expand today.

Meeting the Needs of Military Families

Enriching the quality of life for military families is at the core of ASYMCA’s mission. Healthy families contribute substantially to success of the military and defense community during peacetime and more importantly, in times of war. The Armed Services YMCA promotes strong kids, strong families and strong communities through its many support services. The following are just a few examples of how ASYMCA support our troops and their families:

Family and Spouse Outreach:

Home Visit Counseling Crisis Counseling Infant Car Seat Loan Child Abuse Prevention Young Family Support	Emergency Food Supplies Parent’s Day Out Daddy/Mommy & Me Family Abuse Shelter Parenting Workshops	Spouse Support and Craft Groups Separate But Together Couples Night Enlisted Wives Club
Health and Fitness:
USDA Child Nutrition Program First Aid/CPR Dance Classes Tae Kwon Do Pilates/Yoga Walking Groups Self-Worth Workshops	Certified Aerobics Classes Respite Care All Services Enlisted Baseball Youth Sports, Camps and Aquatics Skiing, Hiking and Seasonal Outings Infant Immunization	Children’s Pre-Operating Program Neonatal Intensive Care Reunion Active Duty Pregnancy Classes
Education and Recreation:
Tuition Assistance After-School Enrichment Computer Literacy Training General Education Diploma English as Second Language	Preschool Special Interest Classes for Adults Financial Management Classes	Child Literacy Program Tutoring Cooking Classes Arts and Crafts Classes Summer Camp

ASYMCA, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is a national affiliate of the YMCA of the USA. It is self-funded through individual and corporate contributions, and from interest on an endowment maintained by the YMCA of the USA for support of the military. ASYMCA receives no funds from the U.S. government, except through contracts received from the Department of Defense.

For more information about The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), or to donate directly, please visit their website at www.asymca.org