The eighth annual Spirit of Service celebration on November 8, 2018, recognized the powerful commitment and service of volunteers throughout the YMCA of Greater Kansas City.

More than 400 volunteers, members, program participants, supporters and Y friends gathered at Overland Park Convention Center for an evening of fellowship, dinner and an awards program honoring top volunteers.

Y fitness instructor Amy Larsen encouraged member Ricky Garcia, a veteran of the Korean War, to apply to go on an Honor Flight. He was selected, and Amy went as his guardian on the trip.

This October Dr. Priti Lakhani, Medical Director for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, wants you to be vigilant and know your risks when it comes to Breast Cancer.

Eating well and staying active can even reduce your risk for developing certain diseases, including breast cancer. Discover tips to reduce your breast cancer risk, and how the Y can help you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle.

As part of the Y’s commitment to healthy living, we are partnering with All of Us to host their mobile educational exhibit about their research effort October 2 –5 at our North Kansas City YMCA. Anyone in the greater Kansas City area is invited to come find out more about the transformational approach to medical research, and how you can be part of it.

Registration is now open for youth basketball for the winter season for players in Kindergarten-5th grade.

Approximately 200 guests gathered at Boulevard Brewery on September 19, 2018 for the 12th annual Cheers for Challenger fundraiser presented by the Fred and Jami Pryor Foundation.

On National Falls Prevention Awareness Day September 22, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City wants you to learn the risk factors for falls and how to prevent them.

This Welcoming Week, September 14-23, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in hosting events to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity. 

Welcoming Week activities are open to the public and include open house events, resource fairs and seminars, and other activities that celebrate cultures from around the world. 

Want to pack a school lunch for your child that you both can agree on? The Y is here to help with some ideas for healthy, tasty and kid-friendly midday meals.