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NOVEMBER 5, 2025
Pedaling Toward Hope – How Movement Brings Momentum to Life with Parkinson’s
At YMCAs across the Kansas City Metro, fitness has always been more than just exercise—it’s about connection, health, and hope....
OCTOBER 30, 2025
Veterans First: Explore Resources for Veterans
Join us November 10 and 11, 2025, for a special event designed to connect aging veterans with valuable community and...
OCTOBER 27, 2025
Teen Event Celebrates Kindness on November 13
SevenDays® is inspiring the next generation to “Thrive with Kindness” at its first-ever Thrive with Kindness Festival, a high-energy, interactive...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
Belonging Begins With Us: Mene’s Journey to Finding His Voice at the YMCA
At the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, we believe belonging isn’t just a feeling — it’s a foundation for building...
AUGUST 6, 2025
How Teens Are Finding Voice and Vision at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center
Inside the North Kansas City YMCA, something extraordinary is happening. Teens are writing their own stories—through music, film, coding, photography,...
AUGUST 5, 2025
Greg Westbrook Leaves a Legacy of Service
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City remembers dedicated friend and supporter Greg Westbrook, who died July 22, 2025. Years of...
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...
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...