Describe The Characteristics And Environments Of A Human Service Organization

Characteristics and Environments of a Human Service Organization
Vicki Gold
BSHS 462
July 22, 2013
Latera Davis

Characteristics and Environments of a Human Service Organization
The Young Men’s Christian Association, more commonly known as the Young Men’s Christian Association is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization that is committed to helping people and communities to grow and learn. Their contributions influence both our nation’s culture during times of profound social change to the individual support they provide to an adult learning to read. The following paper will discuss the characteristics of the Young Men’s Christian Association, its staff, its stakeholders, how it is involved with the community, how it values diversity, and the
Each of the collaborations shows the community that they are driven to help the community succeed and grow. According to the Young Men’s Christian Association’s website the programs, services and initiatives: enable kids to realize their potential, prepare teens for college, offer ways for families to have fun together, empower people to be healthier in spirit, mind and body, prepare people for employment, welcome and embrace newcomers and help foster a nationwide service ethic. How does the organization demonstrate the valuing of diversity? From the very beginning the Young Men’s Christian Association was making it possible for all individuals to come together regardless of their race or cultural background. Through training and counseling the staff members of the Young Men’s Christian Association are trained to support cultural difference in their community. Over the last 150 years the Young Men’s Christian Association has built strong kids, families and communities by responding to the ever changing