The Y recognized volunteers for their service at our annual Spirit of Service volunteer appreciation and celebration event held December 10, 2019, at the Overland Park Convention Center.   

Nearly 300 volunteers attended the event, which included dinner, fellowship and an awards ceremony in which 18 top volunteers received Spirit of Service Awards for their outstanding commitment and dedication to the Y's cause of strengthening the community.

Anyone can fall down--especially in weather like the snow this weekend.

Kathy Armitage, active lifestyles director at Platte County Community Center South operated by the YMCA, is a specialist in working with active older adults. She offers the following reminders to help all ages prevent falls. 

Winter is just around the corner, which means cold and flu symptoms are on the rise. According to the CDC, December - February is peak time for the flu.  So as we prepare to gather with friends and family, let’s not forget that the best way to avoid getting sick is to help prevent the spread of germs.
 
If you follow some of the tips below, your chances of catching a cold or the flu can go down.
 

Celebrate the holidays with your family and friends at the Y! Many Y locations are hosting events that include photos with Santa, arts, crafts and more! Explore each center's activities by visiting their online calendar listed below. 

This holiday season Claire Walsh, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, is keeping you in the game with six tips on how to stay healthy.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, so the Y encourages you to learn your risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes--and to take preventive steps to potentially reduce your chances of developing the disease.

The Cleaver Family YMCA Togetherhood Program received an award for Volunteer Service at the 33rd annual Southtown Council Awards Luncheon. 

The event, held on October 11, 2019, honored individuals, businesses, institutions, organizations, government entities and associations that have contributed to the betterment of the Southtown Kansas City community.

Thanks to all who joined us for the 13th annual Cheers for Challenger event on September 26! It was our biggest Cheers event yet, with more than 270 guests.
 

Before the Royals took the field against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, September 24, Sun Life U.S. and Royals Charities celebrated the success of their two diabetes awareness and prevention programs – Strikeout Diabetes and Home Run to Health.

Based on the changing community and as part of a larger strategic plan to align programs and services with community needs, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City has been evaluating the best way to serve eastern Jackson County. 

As a result, the Y determined that a new location in eastern Jackson County is needed to support its vision and deliver new services and collaborations.