Mission and Values
Our Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Character Values
Learn about the five core values that guide the Athens YMCA:
HONESTY
To tell the truth, to act in such a weay that you are worthy of trust, to have integrity, to make sure your choices match up with your values. Honesty is represented by the color BLUE for true blue truthfulness.
CARING
To put others before yourself, to love others, to be sensitive to the well-being of others, to help others. Caring is represented by teh color RED for love and the heart.
RESPECT
To treat others as you would have them treat you, to value the worth of every person including yourself, to be cordial even if you disagree with someone. Respect is represented by the color GOLD for the Golden Rule.
RESPONSIBILITY
To do what you should, to do what is right, to be accountable for your behavior and obligations. Responsibility is represented by the color GREEN for our fiscal and environmental responsibilities.
FAITH
To develop your relationship with God, to be a seeker of truth, to trust God with your life, to be sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see. Faith is represented by PURPLE for the Kingdom of God.
