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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Black History at The YMCA

The history of the YMCA – like the history of the United States – is a story of incremental progress...
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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Celebrate 165 Years of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City

Let’s Celebrate Together! We’re launching a year-long celebration of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s 165 Years of Impact—and we’re...
A group of volunteers of all ages at the MLK Day of Service event stand and smiles with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.
JANUARY 31, 2025

Hundreds of Volunteers Make an Impact at MLK Day of Service

Hundreds of volunteers made an impact at MLK Day of Service events on January 20, 2025, at the Cleaver Family...
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JANUARY 16, 2025

YMCA of Greater Kansas City Partners with Ottawa University to Grow Girls’ Flag Football

Ottawa University Director of Athletics, Janet Eaton-Smith, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with the YMCA of Greater Kansas...
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JANUARY 14, 2025

Volunteer at MLK Day of Service

Join us at the Cleaver and Olathe Family YMCAs for a morning dedicated to service and unity in honor of...
165 Years of Impact: A Story of Transformation at the Cleaver Family YMCA
JANUARY 8, 2025

165 Years of Impact: A Story of Transformation at the Cleaver Family YMCA

As we celebrate 165 Years of Impact: 165 Years Ahead, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City continues to be a...
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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Always Welcome in Every Community – Nationwide Membership

At the Y, we are for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We are dedicated to ensuring our facilities,...
Make the Holidays Brighter: Y Giving Tree 2024
NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Make the Holidays Brighter: Y Giving Tree 2024

Join us to make the holidays special for families right here in our community who are in need. How It...
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