Kansas City YMCA Blog
According to research, 4 out of 10 cancer cases in the United States are associated with preventable risk factors. Excess body weight, poor diet and physical inactivity are factors that contribute to…
February is American Heart Month. Use this month to get a blood pressure screening and focus on becoming heart healthy. Below are five tips for the whole family to become heart healthy this February…
On Thursday, January 25, the Prairie Village Community Center Campus study project team hosted an in-person public meeting to share more about the study process and gather community feedback. Thank…
With winter weather comes an increased risk for falling, impacting people of all ages. The Healthy Living Team at the Y offers the following reminders to help all ages prevent falls. Anyone…
Now you can enjoy group exercise classes every hour of the day in select Y centers. In addition to classes with in-person instructors, we’ve added video classes taught by the best Y instructors from…
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City honored its volunteers during the Spirit of Service Volunteer Celebration on November 16, 2023 at Starlight Theatre. The event highlighted the impact of the more…
November is Native American Heritage Month and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City wants to take this opportunity to uplift the culture and history through the voices and stories of Native American…
Update Tuesday, September 26, 2023: The KC Crew fundraising cornhole tournament is canceled. The tournament was originally benefiting the Kirk Family YMCA. TOURNAMENT DETAILS32 team…
Caleb Cooper will be the new Chief Operating Officer of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City beginning October 9. The Y selected Cooper following a nationwide search. Cooper brings more than 20 years…
