On April 26, 1852, in the loft of the old Pearl Street Methodist Church, Young Men's Christian Association of Buffalo was started by George W. Perkins. It is the second oldest YMCA in the United States.

Oct 28, 2010 · That year, the first U.S. branch of the YMCA was founded in Boston and in April 1852, George W. Perkins and several colleagues met in the loft of the old Pearl Street Methodist Church to establish the Buffalo association.

Oct 21, 2010 · That year, the first U.S. branch of the YMCA was founded in Boston, Mass., and in April 1852, George W. Perkins and several colleagues met in the loft of the old Pearl Street Methodist Church to establish the Buffalo association.

The Buffalo chapter, the third to be organized in North America, opened in June, 1852. Other chapters soon sprang up in nearly every major city in the United States and Canada. Early in its history, the Buffalo chapter assumed a conspicuous role in this national movement.

Founded in 1852, YMCA Buffalo Niagara is the second-oldest YMCA in the United States and one of the oldest institutions in Western New York. As a non-profit organization, the Y helps bring much needed services to the Western New York community.

In 1852, the YMCA of Buffalo was started by George W. Perkins in the loft of the old Pearl Street Methodist Church. It is the second oldest YMCA in the United States. Another YMCA location was opened in Buffalo on Delaware Avenue in 1927.

The YMCA Buffalo Niagara Records, 1833-2012 (bulk dates 1852-2006), are open for research.

Locally founded in 1852, YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a charitable, community based organization committed to providing programs designed to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The YMCA's focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility is reflected in the variety of programs that are offered to all ages and abilities.

The YMCA Buffalo Niagara Records, 1833-2012 (bulk dates 1852-2006), are open for research.

Founded in 1852, YMCA Buffalo Niagara is the second-oldest YMCA in the United States and one of the oldest institutions in Western New York. As a charitable not-for-profit health and human services organization, YMCA Buffalo Niagara helps bring much needed services to the Western New York community.