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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

New Face Covering Guidelines in Platte County as of February 8, 2021

In response to updated guidelines from the Platte County Health Department, we will have updated face covering policies beginning Monday,...
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FEBRUARY 4, 2021

YMCA of Greater Kansas City Awarded Healthy KC’s Workplace Wellness Gold Certification

Now more than ever we’ve seen the importance of a healthy workforce. We’re proud to announce we have received the...
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JANUARY 13, 2021

Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy Through Service

The New Year often brings feelings of positive improvement and change – and in 2021, that feeling is stronger than...
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Build Skills, Relationships in Y Home School Programs

Y home school programs are a great opportunity for children to interact with each other in a fun, friendly and...
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MARCH 20, 2020

The Y to Offer Child Care to Essential Employees and First Responders

Updated March 30, 2020 With the closure of schools in our area as the community responds to COVID-19, the Y is...
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MARCH 2, 2020

Now in Grain Valley: Y Active Older Adults Programs

The Y is now offering programs for active older adults at First Baptist Church of Grain Valley, 207 W. Walnut...
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JANUARY 27, 2020

13th Annual Challenge Your Fashion

The 13th annual Challenge Your Fashion event on Saturday, January 25, 2020 was filled with fun, fashion and great times....
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JANUARY 1, 2020

Rethink and Reframe Your New Year’s Resolutions in 2020

Along with singing “Auld Lang Syne” at the start of the New Year, making resolutions is a tradition for millions...
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