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On 6th June 1844, George Williams, together with ten Christian young men, established the YMCA. “Our object is the improvement of the spiritual condition of the young men engaged in houses of business, by the formation of Bible classes, family and social prayer meetings, mutual improvement societies, or any other spiritual agency.”.
May 31, 2022 · In the mid-1800s, George Williams lived in a time when the world was hurting and had all kinds of questions. He found there was something about this mission of showing God loved people in a tangible way that can bring hope to the world.
Nov 1, 2023 · The Sir George Williams protest occurred at a critical juncture in Canadian history. For a moment, it shattered the myth of Canadian innocence that denied Canada's history and legacies of ...
Sir George Williams (11 October 1821 – 6 November 1905) was an English philanthropist, businessman and founder of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). The oldest and largest youth charity in the world, its aim is to support young people to belong, contribute and thrive in their communities.
Sep 10, 2010 · The evolutionary biologist George Williams died on Wednesday at the age of 84. He was one of the most important evolutionary biologists of the twentieth century, although he’s not a familiar ...
Feb 3, 2019 · The Sir George Williams affair — or Sir George Williams riot — made headlines around the world and transformed Montreal's black community.
Oct 11, 2021 · On 11 October 2021, we mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of our founder, George Williams, in Somerset, England. In June 1844, together with 11 other young men, George Williams established the YMCA.
Jul 20, 2023 · Inspired by the international struggle for Black liberation, the Sir George Williams students themselves helped to inspire a revolutionary movement in the Caribbean. While the Sir George Williams Affair was quickly buried here, it took on an international significance.
Apr 29, 2023 · Led by a mercurial, near-perfect display from their new captain, George Williams, one of a handful of survivors from last year’s World Cup, they scored 11 tries.
Biography: George Williams was an English philanthropist and founder of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). The YMCA was established in London, England, in 1844 and would grow to become a worldwide organization with a focus on the spiritual, mental, and physical development of young people. Williams was born on a farm in Somerset ...
