YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City

Happy International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day Every year, March 8th serves as a global celebration of the contribution and achievements of women across the world. This International Women’s Day, the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City celebrates and honors all of the women and the impact they have on our association and the communities we serve. Of the […]

Black History Month: Meaningful and Lasting Change

The first YMCA for African Americans was founded by Anthony Bowen in Washington, D.C. in 1853. Bowen, born into slavery in 1809, moved to Washington in 1826 as a free man. He was inspired by the work the Y was doing and wanted to help establish one for his own people. When Bowen founded the […]