YMCA

The national organization is called YMCA of the USA on first reference. It is headquartered in Chicago, Ill. On subsequent references, use YMCA.

Although the acronym YMCA is the official name, if you use an a <abbr> tag, write it the tag as follows:

<abbr title="Y M C A">YMCA</abbr>.

Be aware how local YMCA locations are named, such as Melrose Family YMCA, Wang YMCA of China Town, Greenpoint Branch YMCA, John R. Grubb Community YMCA, YMCA of the Prairie, and others.

Note: The 92nd Street Y in New York, N.Y., is not affiliated with YMCA of the USA.

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