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JULY 8, 2025
How S.P.A.R.K! is Closing the Literacy Gap
At the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, summer isn’t just a break, it’s a breakthrough. In the season finale of The...
JUNE 30, 2025
165 Years of Impact: Generations Shaped by Y Camps
As thousands of kids enjoy our summer day camps and we celebrate the Y’s 165th anniversary, we take a moment...
JUNE 23, 2025
A First for Female Flag Football: YMCA and Ottawa University Host National Tournament
The excitement was palpable on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as the inaugural YMCAKC x OttawaU Female Flag Nationals took place...
JUNE 19, 2025
The Y Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
Gina Knapp will join the YMCA of Greater Kansas City as Chief Financial Officer on July 7, 2025. A seasoned...
JUNE 10, 2025
YMCA of Greater Kansas City to Celebrate 165 Years of Impact at Fundraiser
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City will mark 165 years of serving the Kansas City community with a high-impact fundraiser, Cause...
JUNE 9, 2025
Kids in Motion: Sports-Based Program Keeps Kids Active All Summer
Kids in MotionPLATTE COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER SOUTHAges: 7-12 yearsDays: Monday-FridayTime: 3-4 p.m.Cost: $30/week for members, $45/week for community participants About...
JUNE 5, 2025
Finding Strength Together: A Journey of Hope and Healing with LIVESTRONG🄬 at the YMCA
Facing cancer is a battle—but it doesn’t have to be fought alone. In this powerful podcast episode, we sit down...
JUNE 4, 2025
Ignite Curiosity This Summer at the Fusion Summer STEAM Camp!
How to Register HOW TO REGISTERRegistration is in-person only. Visit the Linwood YMCA / James B. Nutter Sr. Community Center...