Our Purpose

To be a worldwide fellowship of men and women of all faiths working together in mutual respect and affection, based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, and with a common loyalty to the Young Men's Christian Association, striving through active service to develop, encourage and provide leadership to build a better world for all mankind.

Our Objectives
  • To function primarily as service clubs for the YMCA and Youth.
  • To support other worthy organizations.
  • To encourage justice in civic and international affairs, abstaining always from party politics.
  • To keep members informed on, and actively involved in religious, civic, economic, social and international matters.
  • To cultivate good fellowship.
  • To support International, Area and Regional projects of Y'sdom



Our Direction
  • Y's Men and Y's Women reflect the original concept of the YMCA - people concerned about their fellow human beings.
  • Y's Men and Y's Women receive continuing orientation in all YMCA programs.
  • Our desire to alleviate human crises helps people make the Y a great community servant meeting urgent human needs.
  • Each Y Service Club provides the potential for greater International understanding because it is linked with clubs around the world in an ever-increasing fellowship.
  • Our Mission
  • International Y's Men Mission Statement
  • Hawaii Region Y's Men Mission Statement
  • The Hawaii Region Y's Men, in partnership with the YMCA, shall provide leadership initiatives that contribute to stronger individuals, clubs, communities and a better world.
  • perating Principles
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  • The Y's Men clubs of the Hawaii Region is a voluntary organization whose primary focus is to support the priorities of the local YMCAs and the needs of the community.
    • Through the sharing of leadership as a group, the evolution of leaders in our movement is based on planned involvement of current members.
      • The Y's Men is an organization that is inclusive and welcomes the diversity that exists within its communities.
      • The Y's Men clubs of the Hawaii Region value each member's talents and skills.