Kansas City YMCA Blog
June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Did you know that studies have shown that…
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded the YMCA of Greater Kansas City a $10,000 grant to support our English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. This local grant is a part of…
Dr. Michelle Robin was elected Chief Volunteer Officer of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City at the Board of Directors Annual Meeting on May 18, 2023. She follows John Passanisi, whose…
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City announced April 26, 2023, that it is teaming up with 15 other YMCAS across the USA and the U.S. Soccer Foundation to increase access to soccer in advance of the FIFA…
Challenge Your Fashion presented by Pro Athlete was filled with fun, fashion and great times. Our 15th annual event was held April 22, 2023 at the Marriott Muehlebach in Downtown Kansas City.…
GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.), the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS Parks and Recreation Department, Kansas City, KS Public…
An Update from Mark Hulet, Interim President and CEO Dear Friends, I am honored to serve as the interim president and CEO during this time of great opportunity for our Y. During…
March 5, 2023
Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park
5901 W 135th Street
Overland Park, KS 66223
Time: 3-8 p.m.
Our first-ever Pick Your Battle tournament is coming your way, and it’s serving up two of the…
Anyone can fall down--especially in winter weather.
Kathy Armitage, active lifestyles director at Platte County Community Center South operated by the YMCA, is a specialist in working with active…
