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Photo of Mark Hulet and Frank Kirk in front of the Kirk Family YMCA sign.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

From CEO Mark Hulet: Remembering Longtime Y Supporter Frank Kirk

It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Frank Kirk, a dedicated YMCA of...
Y Graphic with text "Help. Hope. Health. Call or Text 988", "Suicide Prevention Month".
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Five Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain

Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the United States, according to the...
YMCA graphic. Healthy Habits Start Early, Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Featuring an image of a child smiling.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Refresh Healthy Habits this School Year with the Y

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school-year routines, it’s a perfect time...
Picture of Y volunteers at a food distribution event in the KC metro. Text: "2024 Bayer Fund grant recipient"
JULY 17, 2024

YMCA of Greater Kansas City Receives $20,000 Grant from Bayer Fund

Donation to help fight food insecurity (Kansas City, Mo.) – The YMCA of Greater Kansas City announced today it received...
Text: "New Digs Alert. YMCA of Greater Kansas City Association Resource Center Moving!" with Y logo.
JULY 12, 2024

New Digs Alert

YMCA of Greater Kansas City Association Resource Center Moving NEW ADDRESS: YMCA of Greater Kansas City6901 Shawnee Mission ParkwaySuite 300Overland...
Angie Lassley, first woman Chief Operating Officer
JULY 5, 2024

Y Names First Woman to Serve as Chief Operating Officer

Angie Lassley will join the YMCA of Greater Kansas City as the first woman to serve as Chief Operating Officer...
Indoor Triathlon at the Y
JUNE 24, 2024

RACE TO THE FINISH: Tri at the Y Indoor Triathlon at the Bonner Springs Family YMCA

Tri at the Y Indoor Triathlon Sunday, October 27 Bonner Springs Family YMCA2251 S 138th Street Bonner Springs, KS 66012 Get...
Runners cross the finish line of the Amelia Earhart Run in front of the Atchison Family YMCA/Cray Community Center
JUNE 20, 2024

Run in Atchison: Amelia Earhart 2K/8K Run is Saturday, July 20, 2024

Get active and join us on Saturday, July 20, 2024, for the Atchison Family YMCA/Cray Community Center’s Annual Amelia Earhart...
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