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Graphic of black historical figures on a dark green background with the text "Celebrate Black History".
JANUARY 26, 2022

Celebrate Black History with Linwood Heritage Week: Feb. 21-26

Linwood Heritage Week is a chance for us to celebrate the rich African American culture and presence in Kansas City while...
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Woman in Mahomes Kansas City Chief's jersey and child working out in front of Chiefs Training Lab Powered by GEHA.
JANUARY 18, 2022

Learn Healthy Habits at the New Chiefs Training Lab Powered by GEHA

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is proud to partner with the Kansas City Chiefs to bring the Chiefs Training...
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Left Photo: Challenger Athlete with football; Center Photo: Challenger Athlete and Y Volunteer; Right Photo: Two Challenger Athletes with Y Volunteer. All photos were taken in the GEHA Field Arrowhead stadium.
OCTOBER 21, 2021

Kansas City Chiefs host Challenger Fantasy Camp with visits from KC Wolf, cheerleaders and players

A big thank you to the Kansas City Chiefs for hosting a fantasy camp for YMCA of Greater Kansas City Challenger athletes,...
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Kirk family uses large scissors to cut red ribbon at ribbon cutting ceremony. Family is surrounded by representatives from donors, Y leadership and community leaders. Members of the audience are seated, many taking photos on their cell phones..
OCTOBER 21, 2021

Ribbon Cutting Celebration Marks Opening of Kirk Family YMCA

The Y celebrated a new chapter in history with the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Kirk Family YMCA on Thursday,...
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Photo of the lobby of the new Kirk Family YMCA. Shows restored lobby of the historic Lyric Theatre. In the center is the white welcome center desk with a Y logo on it.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Celebrate Kirk Family YMCA Ribbon Cutting on October 14

Join us as we celebrate the transformation of the historic Lyric Theatre building into the new Kirk Family YMCA, poised to...
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Active Older Adults preform exercises while seated in a Greater Kansas City YMCA.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Staying Healthy at Every Age: Active Older Adult Social Club at the Linwood YMCA/James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center

We’re committed to making sure every member of our community has access to the resources they need to incorporate exercise...
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Image of YMCA facility with an exclamation banner saying "Announcement".
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Red Bridge Family YMCA to Close December 17

Dear Red Bridge Family YMCA Members, The COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges for nonprofit organizations, and the Y is...
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Graphic featuring the Y logo in the upper lefthand corner and text: "Belonging Begins With Us", "Welcoming Week September 10-19", and "For a better us."
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Join Us in Celebrating New Americans During Welcoming Week

This Welcoming Week, September 14-23, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and...
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