1844 |
The YMCA was founded in London, England when George Williams and a group of fellow drapers wanted to focus on Bible study and prayer rather than spend their life on the streets. |
1851 |
There were 24 YMCAs in Great Britian. The first YMCA in the United States was established in Boston on December 29, 1851. |
1852
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On April 26, 1852, in the loft of the old Pearl Street Methodist Church, YMCA Buffalo Niagara was started by George W. Perkins. It is the second oldest YMCA is the United States. |
1854 |
First meeting of International Convention of YMCAs held in Buffalo |
1886
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Buffalo YMCA hires first female YMCA employee, Ellen Brown |
1895 |
First Annual Turkey Trot - It is the oldest consecutively run footrace in North America. |
1897
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YMCA Camp Weona is established. During the summer months resident camp is offered for ages 7 - 16 years old. Camp Weona is open all year round for group outings, outdoor education, adventure trips, and weekend getaways. |
1898
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Equality Club of Buffalo, Buffalo's oldest service club, established in Downtown YMCA |
1908 - 1911
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Buffalo Germans basketball team sets record of winning 111 straight games |
1927
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Delaware facility opens |
1932 |
First Gold Key Award was presented to Millard S. Burns. The Gold Key Award is awarded to an outstanding volunteer who has contributed to the Association over a period of years. |
1934
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Women were permitted to join Buffalo Association |
1946 |
Camp Weona moves to current location in Gainesville, NY |
1961 |
Buffalo Germans inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame |
1962
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Ken-Ton & Northeast facilities opened
Day camp begins at Southtowns |
1968 |
Eggert Road Program Center established |
1983
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William-Emslie branch established |
1992
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YMCA of the USA established Healthy Kids Day to encourage healthy development of youth |
1994
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Association renamed YMCA of Greater Buffalo |
1997
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Lancaster Program Center becomes branch |
2003
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Southtowns facility opened |
2006
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Niagara Falls Branch joins Association
Association is renamed YMCA Buffalo Niagara |
