You're invited to join us as we celebrate the transformation of the historic Lyric Theatre building into the new Kirk Family YMCA, poised to revitalize the core of downtown with life-strengthening programs.

We invite Y members to join us for the Active Older Adults social club at the Linwood YMCA/James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center.

This Welcoming Week, taking place September 10-19, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity.

The Atchison Family YMCA/Cray Community Center is partnering with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to distribute COVID-19 oral saliva test kits to the community.

Join us for Cheers! The Adventure Edition on Thursday, October 7. The Y's popular Cheers fundraiser is back to benefit the YMCA of Greater Kansas City's adaptive programs for people with disabilities. It will be the first event in the new Kirk Family YMCA in downtown Kansas City, Mo. Learn how you can get involved to support boundless opportunities for people with disabilities.

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) provided COVID-19 vaccines at the Cleaver Family YMCA from July to November 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