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Photo of outgoing Chief Volunteer Officer Dr. Michelle Robin, President and CEO Mark Hulet, and Incoming Chief Volunteer Officer Dr. Andrea Hendricks. Hendricks is holding a large gavel signifying the change in Board of Directors leadership.
MAY 28, 2025

Passing the Gavel: Y Recognizes New and Outgoing Chief Volunteer Officers

Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Hendricks, the new Chief Volunteer Officer of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City Board of Directors....
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Logo of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, yellow background, and Y logo on the left.
MAY 19, 2025

LIVESTRONG Training: Become a Champion for Cancer Survivors at the Y

 Join us June 11–12 at the Olathe YMCA for LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Instructor Training At the YMCA, we believe...
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Proud 2025 United Way Impact 100 Partner. Impact 100 graphic including United Way logo. United Way of Greater Kansas City. Y logo. Let's Go! 165 Years of Impact. 165 Years Ahead.
MAY 14, 2025

Y Selected as United Way Impact 100 Partner

The United Way of Greater Kansas City has selected the YMCA of Greater Kansas City as one of 2025’s Impact...
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Blue background with The Movement, YMCA of Greater Kansas City, Let's Go, 165 years of impact, 165 years ahead text. Photo of CEO Mark Hulet, with Kansas City, MO Mayor Quenton Lucas, and Aquatic Director Sabrah Parsons posing with 10 children after a water safety class. White YMCA logo at the top left corner.
MAY 6, 2025

‘Not One More’ – Eliminating Drowning in Kansas City

Drowning is 100% preventable—and yet it remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4. For Black children ages 10–14,...
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An adult mentor and youth match with Big Brothers Big Sisters enjoy time together exercising on treadmills at a greater Kansas City location as part of the Y's partnership
MAY 5, 2025

New Partnership With Big Brothers Big Sisters Supports Youth Mentorship

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City are proud to announce a new partnership...
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Photo of two Chiefs football players using masks, and Max Burt, Y Challenger athlete, in the middle. YMCA white logo on the top right corner. Text on the bottom says "Y Challenger Sports, Autism Awareness Month".
APRIL 4, 2025

Max’s Challenger Journey: Celebrating Inclusion During Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the unique strengths and talents of individuals with autism while also...
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Blue background with The Movement, YMCA of Greater Kansas City, Let's Go, 165 years of impact, 165 years ahead text. Photo of CEO Mark Hulet with five kids with arms up. White YMCA logo at the top left corner.
APRIL 3, 2025

Discover Healthy Kids Day, Kids Night Out (and MORE!)

Join The Movement, the official podcast of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, as we visit the Bonner Springs Family YMCA...
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APRIL 1, 2025

Blue Wave Swimmers Join COOL Swim Team

Platte County Community Center North is proud to partner with COOL to provide a USA Swimming team in Platte City. ...
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