Kansas City YMCA Blog
The new Kirk Family YMCA in downtown Kansas City will open in phases, beginning with enrollment for a summer day camp program scheduled to start June 7. The camp will support working…
The Marketplace Outreach Pantry at the North Kansas City YMCA has reopened. To celebrate and help fight growing food insecurity in our community, local brand Tohi Ventures donated 10,000 cans of Tohi…
As a community organization for all, committed to advancing equity and inclusion for all, the Y encourages inclusive language. One way to be inclusive is through the use of pronouns. Including…
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, Walmart Inc., and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City announced a COVID-19 vaccine partnership beginning Thursday, February 26, and occurring each…
Teaching children how to be safe in and around water is one of the most important life skills parents can help their children learn. It not only saves lives; it builds confidence. The Y’s swim…
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us in many ways. Older adults are facing increased isolation, which increases the likelihood of experiencing depression and anxiety. Take care of your…
In response to updated guidelines from the Platte County Health Department, we will have updated face covering policies beginning Monday, February 8, 2021, at Platte County Community Center North and…
Now more than ever we’ve seen the importance of a healthy workforce. We’re proud to announce we have received the Gold Level Healthy KC Workplace Wellness certification from The Greater Kansas City…
The New Year often brings feelings of positive improvement and change – and in 2021, that feeling is stronger than ever. We want to make positive changes both for ourselves and our community. As…