George Williams founded YMCA in response to the industrial revolution

George Williams was 22 years old when he formed YMACA, which is an interesting fact about him. Williams was too distressed after seeing one of his native England's living situations. This was the time of the industrial revolution, which initially left many people in abysmal hardship and despair. Sir Williams obtained knowledge from the Bible after extensive research and scrutiny. He sought assistance from his Christian friends, and they collaborated to establish the YMCA.

Williams convened a company of 11 fellow drapers at the living quarters of Hitchcock & Rogers on June 6, 1844. They were James Smith and Christopher. W Smith, Norton Smith, Edward Valentine, Edward Beaumont, M Glasson, William Creese, Francis John Crockett, E Rogers, John Harvey, and John C Symons.

Christopher W Smith, a colleague draper at Hitchcock & Rogers, suggested the name Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). It advocated for Muscular Christianity. George's employer, George Hitchcock, who served as the organization's initial treasurer, was among the first converts and benefactors to the new organization.