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Group Exercise Class - Zumba
JUNE 2, 2023

YMCA Partnership with Riverside Community Center

Did you know that the YMCA of Greater Kansas City offers group exercise classes at the Riverside Community Center? Y...
Headshot of Mark Hulet, CEO of the Greater Kansas City YMCAs.
MAY 31, 2023

Introducing our New President and CEO

Mark Hulet will serve as the next president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, beginning July 7....
An older woman is smiling at the camera and is holding a water bottle. Graphic text says "Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month at the Y.
MAY 30, 2023

Recognizing the Importance of National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month at the Y

June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another...
A group of eight ESL students pose for a photo with their completion certificates in a recent graduation ceremony
MAY 25, 2023

Y Receives $10,000 Grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded the YMCA of Greater Kansas City a $10,000 grant to support our English as...
Outgoing Chief Volunteer Officer John Passanisi, center, passes the gavel to Dr. Michelle Robin, incoming Chief Volunteer Officer. Mark Hulet, Interim CEO, is on the right.
MAY 22, 2023

Y Welcomes New Chief Volunteer Officer

Dr. Michelle Robin was elected Chief Volunteer Officer of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City at the Board of Directors...
US Soccer Foundation Logo
APRIL 30, 2023

YMCA of Greater Kansas City Teams Up with U.S. Soccer Foundation

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City announced April 26, 2023, that it is teaming up with 15 other YMCAS across...
Challenger athlete Maddie Richardson struts down the runway in a floor length blue gown and a cute white purse. The audience is smiling and clapping.
APRIL 25, 2023

15th Annual Challenge Your Fashion Presented by Pro Athlete

Challenge Your Fashion presented by Pro Athlete was filled with fun, fashion and great times. Our 15th annual event was held...
YMCA instructors support a student while they learn to float on their back during a swim lesson as part of the inaugural Learn to Swim program with GEHA in the summer 2022.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Learn to Swim Program Receives Award

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.), the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS Parks and...
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