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MARCH 26, 2026
If Kevin Can, So Can KC: Replacing Fear with Confidence in the Water
Taking the First Step At the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, we believe life-changing growth often begins with one brave...
MARCH 13, 2026
Kansas YMCAs Honor Kansas City–Area Legislative Leaders
The Kansas State Alliance of YMCAs proudly presented its first-ever YMCA Legislative Champion Awards on March 10, 2026, during State...
FEBRUARY 25, 2026
A Bridge on Troost: 20 Years of the Cleaver Family YMCA
Troost Avenue has never been “just a street.” For generations in Kansas City, Troost carried history in the pavement, shaped...
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
YMCA of Greater Kansas City Earn Highest Honor for Abuse Prevention Practices
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. Praesidium...
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
From Survival to “Golden Bowl” Wellness: Cooking for Chronic Disease Prevention with Gigi the Vegan
Health doesn’t begin in a doctor’s office; it starts where life actually happens: in our homes, our kitchens, and the...
JANUARY 26, 2026
Register Now: Amelia Earhart 2K/8K Returns to Atchison
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Get active and join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for the Atchison Family YMCA/Cray Community...
JANUARY 22, 2026
Join Us: NKC YMCA Pickleball Tournament
Get ready to serve, rally, and have some fun at our upcoming NKC YMCA Pickleball Tournament! This Healthy Living event...
JANUARY 5, 2026
The Moments That Moved Us: Celebrating the Impact of The Movement Podcast in 2025
2025 has flown by, and along the way, The Movement Podcast has shared powerful stories that reflect the heart of...
