The new Kirk Family YMCA in downtown Kansas City will open October 11, followed by a ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, October 14. Get the details on job opportunities, tours and more on our blog.

The Providence Y is teaming up with Harvesters–The Community Food Network, Humana Inc., Kansas City Kansas Community College and Providence Medical Center to offer free nutritious food to the community. Food distribution event is at 12 p.m. on the fourth Monday each month at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 6565 State Ave, in Kansas City, Kan.

All YMCA of Greater Kansas City locations will be open to the community 1-4 p.m. when the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning. Anyone may come cool off at the Y during those hours for free. Guests should bring a photo ID and check in at the Welcome Center when they arrive.

Children 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. Teens 16 and older may visit unaccompanied by an adult.

Activities vary by location. Call ahead for more information.

The YMCA of Greater Kansas in partnership with Truman Medical Centers/University Health (TMC/UH) is providing COVID-19 vaccines at the Cleaver Family YMCA starting Tuesday, July 6, 2021. 

Join us during Welcoming Week for a luncheon highlighting the work of the New Americans Welcome Center (NAWC) at the North Kansas City YMCA and how it’s part of the Y’s efforts to create an equitable community where all can thrive. We'll also be hosting naturalization ceremonies that will welcome more than 300 new American citizens.

Friday, September 17, 2021
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Harrah’s Casino
1 Riverboat Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116

Get active and join us Saturday, July 17, at 7:30 a.m. for the Atchison Family YMCA/Cray Community Center's annual Amelia Earhart 2K/8K Run/Walk!

Ys across the metro offer free meals and snacks to help make sure kids have the food they need to succeed.

On June 6, the YMCA marks 177 years as a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through programs and services designed to foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Based on the recent updates to guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City has updated our health and safety policies. Face coverings are no longer required at many of our membership centers.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Arrowhead Events, the club's special events arm, are hosting the eighth-annual GEHA Field at Arrowhead 5K at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 19. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. Runners and walkers my choose in-person or virtual options. Volunteers are also needed. Learn more and get involved.