The ymca shall be nondenominational and shall not discriminate against its staff, board, volunteers, committees, members or recipients of services based on any characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local law and is committed to a culture of inclusion and understands, respects and values the diversity of others. in carrying out its purpose the young men's christian association of youngstown, ohio through its membership, board of trustees, officers and employees, shall encourage and endeavor to have all persons participating in the programs and activities of the association.