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Four Y employees pose next to "Garments of Rabbitville" by Jacob Luke, a heart created for the Parade of Hearts event in 2024, located outside of the Kirk Family YMCA.
APRIL 25, 2024

Kirk Family YMCA Chosen as Host Site for 2024 Parade of Hearts

Parade of Hearts is a nonprofit organization that brings one of the most unique public art experiences that celebrates our...
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A wooden cornhole board sitting on the grass with 4 blue bags on the board.
APRIL 12, 2024

Join Us to Make a Difference at the Kirk Family YMCA Cornhole Tournament

Join us at the Kirk Family YMCA on Saturday, June 1, from 2-6 p.m. as we host a Cornhole Fundraising...
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Photo of Prairie Village Community Center Campus Study public meeting on April 4, 2024. Guests look at boards with potential site configuration plans and talk with other guests and representatives from partners.
APRIL 10, 2024

Survey is Open for Prairie Village Community Center Campus Study

On Thursday, April 4, the Prairie Village Community Center Campus study project team hosted an in-person public meeting to share...
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Nicky Lopez presents a check to Andre Sigler, Associate Executive Director of the Linwood YMCA, to fund financial literacy programs.
APRIL 5, 2024

Financial Literacy Program Begins with Kansas City Credit Union and Royals Nicky Lopez

Kansas City Credit Union launched the “Catch Success” campaign for financial literacy along with Kansas City Royals infielder, Nicky Lopez,...
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Teal graphic with text: "boundary violations warning signs, child abuse prevention month"
APRIL 1, 2024

Child Abuse Prevention Month | Recognizing Boundary Violations and Warning Signs

At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority. Kids need a...
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Y Graphic with text: "Talking with Your Children About Abuse. Child Abuse Prevention Month."
APRIL 1, 2024

Child Abuse Prevention Month | Talking with Your Children About Abuse

Many parents and caregivers find speaking to their children about abuse to be uncomfortable. Framing these conversations around other safety...
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Six kids are gathered together outside smiling at the camera
APRIL 1, 2024

YMCA of Greater Kansas City Kicks Off Summer with Annual Healthy Kids Day

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 29, 2023, encouraging...
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Y Graphic. Text: "Listening and Responding to Children. Child Abuse Prevention Month."
APRIL 1, 2024

Child Abuse Prevention Month | Listening and Responding to Children

Throughout our Child Abuse Prevention Month blogs, we’ve addressed the importance of recognizing red flags and boundary violations, and how...
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