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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...
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,...
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...
MARCH 13, 2025
165 Years of Impact: Celebrating Mary Shaw Branton During Women’s History Month
In honor of our 165th anniversary and Women’s History Month, we celebrate the contributions of Mary Shaw “Shawsie” Branton. The...
MARCH 6, 2025
Transforming Lives Through the YMCA’s Y Club: A Story of Resilience and Impact
At the YMCA, we believe in building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Our before and after-school program, Y Club,...
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Become a Sponsor! 165th Anniversary Cause for Celebration
Sponsorship Opportunities The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is celebrating 165 years of creating positive change in our community. This...
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Honoring Black History Month and the Legacy of the Paseo YMCA
Celebrating History, Preserving Legacy As we step into Black History Month, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City is proud to...
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Black History at The YMCA
The history of the YMCA – like the history of the United States – is a story of incremental progress...