The Pocono Family YMCA is a nonprofit cause-driven organization organized under paragraph 501,c,3 of the Internal Revenue Code. It is dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Based on Christian principles, the YMCA welcomes all people regardless of religion, race, income, age, ability or sex. 

 The Pocono Family YMCA was established on July 17, 1914 as the "Young Men's Christian Association of the Stroudsburgs" for the purpose of improving the spiritual, mental, social and physical condition of young men. In 1945, the name was changed to the "Young Men's Christian Association of Monroe County" and the purpose was expanded to read "to promote the spiritual, intellectual, social and physical welfare of women, men, girls and boys". In 1982, the name of the association was changed to "Pocono Family YMCA" to better reflect the community we serve. 

Currently the YMCA serves nearly 6,000 members and program participants throu...