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.
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1851
The first YMCA in the United States was established in Boston on December 29, 1851.
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 1852
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
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
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
Equality Club of Buffalo, Buffalo's oldest service club, established in Downtown YMCA |
1908 - 1911
Buffalo Germans basketball team sets record of winning 111 straight games
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1927
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
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
Ken-Ton & Northeast facilities opened
Day camp begins at Southtowns |
1968
Eggert Road Program Center established |
1983
William-Emslie branch established |
1992
YMCA of the USA established Healthy Kids Day to encourage healthy development of youth |
 1994
Association renamed YMCA of Greater Buffalo |
1997
Lancaster Program Center becomes branch |
2003
Southtowns facility opened |
2006
Niagara Falls Branch joins Association
Association is renamed YMCA Buffalo Niagara |
 2010
YMCA of the USA unveiled a new logo that reflects the vibrancy and diversity of the organization, and a framework that focuses
resources on three core areas: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. In
another major change, the nonprofit will be called “the Y” to align with how people most
commonly refer to the organization.
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