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Kansas City YMCA graphic featuring two women smiling and clapping their hands to a person whose back is facing the camera. They are in front of a YMCA sign saying "hello" in many different languages. There's a bottom text banner saying "Immigrant Heritage Month".
JUNE 3, 2024

Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month at the Y

June is Immigrant Heritage Month. The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is celebrating the YMCA’s long history of helping immigrants...
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Red graphic with colored flowers in the corners with text "Celebrating our heritage, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" and a photo of dozens of people standing outside of the Chinatown YMCA in San Francisco.
MAY 1, 2024

Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the Y

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is celebrating the history of Asian Pacific...
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Y Graphic with text: "Talking with Your Children About Abuse. Child Abuse Prevention Month."
APRIL 1, 2024

Child Abuse Prevention Month | Talking with Your Children About Abuse

Many parents and caregivers find speaking to their children about abuse to be uncomfortable. Framing these conversations around other safety...
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Teal graphic with text: "boundary violations warning signs, child abuse prevention month"
APRIL 1, 2024

Child Abuse Prevention Month | Recognizing Boundary Violations and Warning Signs

At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority. Kids need a...
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Kansas City YMCA graphic featuring the words "Celebrating Women" and "Women's History Month" on a salmon background.
FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Commemorating Women Leaders Within the Y Movement

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Y is honored to commemorate and celebrate female figures within the history of...
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Group of people smiling while waving small American flags at naturalization ceremony.
FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Forever Welcoming: Join Us to Support New Americans Welcome Center at NKC YMCA

Join us during Welcoming Week for a luncheon highlighting the work of the New Americans Welcome Center (NAWC) at the...
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