History
Local business man and active Tifton citizen, Lamar Jackson realized that the youth of the Tift area needed a place to come to that provided an opportunity to participate in activities that were safe and wholesome. After contacting YMCA of the USA, meetings were conducted to see if the community would support a Y. A steering committee was put together and funds were raised to create the foundation necessary to substain a Y, and the Tiftarea YMCA was officially granted a charter in August 1998 as a provisional YMCA.
Specialties
Our Ys primary focus is character-building programming that helps young people reach their fullest potential in environments that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.