Kansas City YMCA Blog
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is celebrating the history of Asian Pacific Islanders within the YMCA by sharing moments and individuals that were…
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City is encouraging community members to care for themselves and others. Mental health is how we think, feel…
Parade of Hearts is a nonprofit organization that brings one of the most unique public art experiences that celebrates our diversity, unites communities and supports local nonprofits by placing…
Join us at the Kirk Family YMCA on Saturday, June 1, from 2-6 p.m. as we host a Cornhole Fundraising Tournament, in partnership with KC Crew, benefiting the Y! There will be additional activities for…
On Thursday, April 4, the Prairie Village Community Center Campus study project team hosted an in-person public meeting to share potential site configuration options based on community feedback, and…
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 29, 2023, encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids and set them up for a summer of…
At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority. Kids need a safe space now more than ever, and we take pride in the measures we’ve taken to help keep your kids…
Many parents and caregivers find speaking to their children about abuse to be uncomfortable. Framing these conversations around other safety conversations you have may help you work through some of…
Throughout our Child Abuse Prevention Month blogs, we’ve addressed the importance of recognizing red flags and boundary violations, and how to talk with your children about abuse. Now, it’s important…
