The YMCA of Pamunugama marked the 182nd YMCA Founder’s Day on June 6, 2026. A diverse group of 28 scouts, nine wonderful participants from Makalause Dream, and several of our board and youth members attended this celebration. Seeing everyone gathered together underscored the very heart of the movement: building a space where everyone belongs and can serve their community side-by-side.
Event started with a shared prayer session, focusing our thoughts on the YMCA movement, global peace, and the wellbeing of children. It was a grounding start to the day, reminding us all of the values that have held the YMCA together for nearly two centuries.
After the prayer, we held an inclusive workshop where youth and adults teamed up to create posters titled "What the YMCA Means to Me." It was inspiring to watch the younger scouts and our experienced board members collaborate.
To wrap things up, everyone in attendance signed a copy of the Paris Basis as a pledge to carry our core mission forward. We then finished the day on a high note, coming together to cut the birthday cake. It was a simple yet meaningful celebration of 182 years of history, leaving us all feeling closer as a community and ready to tackle the work ahead.
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