Mission
THE MISSION OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA (ASSOCIATION) IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH, STRONG FAMILIES, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, RACES AND RELIGIONS. THE GOAL OF THE ASSOCIATION'S PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES ARE TO HELP THE PARTICIPANTS: GROW AS RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES; RECOGNIZE THAT EVERYONE IS WORTHY OF RESPECT; UNDERSTAND THAT WELL-BEING MEANS A HEALTHY BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT; BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND AN APPRECIATION OF ONE'S OWN WORTH; WORK FOR WORLDWIDE UNDERSTANDING; DEVELOP SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP; REVERE NATURE; DEVELOP MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIORS BASED ON CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES.