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The YMCA of Greater Houston has actively served the communities in and around Houston for more than 119 years. We are proud of our heritage, our history and especially proud of our staff who have carried the YMCA torch through the years.
 
At the YMCA, we emphasize the following five values in all YMCA programs: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring and Faith. Through our programs and the modeling of these values, the YMCA continues to meet the needs of our ever-changing community.
 
The equilateral red triangle in the YMCA logo symbolizes the importance and balance of spirit, mind and body. As the name states, the sides are of equal length symbolizing equal importance of these three areas in our lives.
 
The YMCA of Greater Houston's mission is “To Put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We strive to make sure the programs and activities we deliver everyday support our mission. We would not be a YMCA otherwise.