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YMCA OF
GREATER KANSAS CITY

YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

Our Impact

Digital banner with red hearts and Y logo: From the heart to the community.

For 165 years, one heartbeat has echoed through Kansas City—the pulse of the Y.

More than just a building, the Y is a foundation where lives are transformed.
Our story isn’t written in brick and mortar, but in the lives we’ve touched.
In generations uplifted. In communities strengthened.
For 165 years, this isn’t just our story; it’s yours. And we’ve been writing it together.

Making an Impact, One Number at a Time

Eliminating Drowning

 

5,238 kids learned life-saving swim and water safety skills.

Inclusion for All Abilities

 

616 youth and young adults with disabilities played on a team and made friends in Challenger.

Belonging For All

 

15,735 seniors ages 65 and older stayed active and made connections to help prevent social isolation.

Preventing Hunger

 

488,263 pounds of food distributed to 51,593 people in need.

Education For All

 

8,675 children found safety, friendship, and inspiration in our before and after-school programs and day camps.

Member visits

 

1,644,692 member visits to Ys across the metro.

Volunteerism

 

1,682 volunteers contributed 18,444 hours. That’s 768 days of continuous service, a river of compassion flowing through our city.

Youth Sports

 

On fields and courts, 3,803 youth discovered their strength goes beyond muscles.

Your Support Counts

No matter the amount, your gift speaks volumes. Every dollar directly supports our mission to strengthen our community. Your generosity ensures equitable access to YMCA programs and addresses critical needs in our community. Thank you for being a part of positive change.

  • $30 feeds a family of 4 for a week to prevent hunger.
  • $55 helps a child learn life-saving skills through a session of swim lessons
  • $100 helps a child of any ability stay active and be part of a team through sports
  • $250 gives a family access to the Y for six months to improve social, mental and physical well-being 
  • $500 provides 3 kids a week of summer day camp
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Take Action. Give Today.

Together, we're not just changing lives, we're writing the next chapter of Kansas City's legacy, an your contribution makes it possible.

 

Y Impact Stories

Belong to Something Greater

The Y Takes on Food Insecurity

The Y's Learn to Swim Program

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