Kansas City YMCA Blog
March 21, 2025The Y has been honored to operate Head Start programs for the past 20 years. Despite years of dedicated effort to recruit and retain qualified staff in an increasingly difficult…
In honor of our 165th anniversary and Women's History Month, we celebrate the contributions of Mary Shaw “Shawsie” Branton.As the first woman to serve as Chair of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City…
At the YMCA, we believe in building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Our before and after-school program, Y Club, is more than just a place for students to spend time…
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025STALEY FARMS GOLF CLUBHelp support the Platte County YMCA Annual Campaign by joining us for our annual golf tournament at Staley Farms Golf Club Monday, June 16.Register now as a…
Sponsorship OpportunitiesThe YMCA of Greater Kansas City is celebrating 165 years of creating positive change in our community. This milestone event will highlight five main causes that drive our…
Celebrating History, Preserving LegacyAs we step into Black History Month, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City is proud to celebrate the profound impact of the Paseo YMCA—the birthplace of the Negro…
Since 2015, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City has proudly operated the North Kansas City Community Center. Now, thanks to a renewed 10-year agreement, we’re thrilled to offer even greater benefits.As…
The history of the YMCA – like the history of the United States – is a story of incremental progress toward greater inclusion and equity for all. As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we are honoring…
Let's Celebrate Together!We're launching a year-long celebration of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City's 165 Years of Impact—and we’re excited to take the journey 165 Years Ahead together!Since 1860,…
