The Moorland Family YMCA, located in Dallas, Texas, has been serving the community since 1930. During segregation, it was the only YMCA in the Southwest dedicated to African Americans. The building featured 37 sleeping rooms for visitors, addressing the lack of hotel accommodations available to African Americans.
The Moorland YMCA has consistently offered programs for youth, adults, and teens, including sports, academic achievement, STEM, social justice and outreach, afterschool programs, teen initiatives, summer camps, and activities for older adults.
As of June 15, 2020, the Moorland location merged with the Oak Cliff YMCA, situated about 4 miles away. The Oak Cliff facility was renamed the Moorland Family YMCA at Oak Cliff, and members and participants from the Moorland branch joined this new location.
The Oak Cliff YMCA, now known as the Moorland Family YMCA at Oak Cliff, is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the original Moorland Y. The name “Moorland” carries significant historical importance, and the YMCA is committed to maintaining this heritage in Dallas.
Throughout its history, the Moorland Y has played a crucial role in fostering understanding between different racial communities, leaving a lasting impact.
At the branch level, the Board of Management is the body to which the Board of Directors has delegated the responsibility and authority to develop and advise the organization of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas in a defined service area or for a specific constituency. Each Board of Management is charged to carry on its work in a manner consistent with the general purposes and objectives of the YMCA and the policies and operating procedure established by the Board of Directors.