North Kansas City YMCA

The Teen Tech Center is a drop-in, technology-driven, interactive space for teens ages 12-20 to be creative and develop new skills.

It’s free for young people to use the equipment and materials in the Teen Tech Center, and a YMCA membership is not required.

The North Kansas City YMCA is proud to offer a New American Welcome Center (NAWCs). NAWCs at Ys across the country help immigrants—also referred to as newcomers—integrate into American society and help communities be welcoming and inclusive. This is achieved through a combination of integration services, collaborations with community leaders and businesses, and strategies to connect and build cross-cultural understanding between immigrants and U.S.-born residents.

Through the NAWC and other efforts, the North Kansas City YMCA has:

• Organized more than 20 regional bridge-building and welcoming week events
• Helped more than 150 people graduate from the English as a Second Language program
• Helped immigrants pursue their dreams of becoming American citizens including hosting ,naturalization ceremonies
• Supported new Americans and others in our community through food distribution programs, helping to prevent hunger for those unsure of where their next meal will come from. So far, the North Kansas City YMCA has distributed 257,707 pounds of food to a total of 29,679 individuals to help fight hunger.
• Promoted inclusion, dignity and equality throughout all of our programs

For more information, visit the North Kansas City YMCA or call 816.300.0531.

These programs address a growing need for those unsure where their next meal will come from.

Marketplace Outreach Pantry: The Marketplace Outreach Pantry at the North Kansas City YMCA offers fresh fruits and vegetables, plus other items that will vary from time to time such as grains, whole wheat pastas, beans, healthy drinks (including almond milk and 100% juices), healthy snacks (such as granola, energy bars and nuts), and healthy condiments (such as olive oil mayonnaise). The food pantry is open by appointment, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-,2 p.m. For more information and to set up an appointment, contact the North Kansas City YMCA at 816.300.0531.

Mobile Food Distribution: Participants stay in their vehicles while volunteers load fresh produce, canned goods and a variety of other non-perishable items into their vehicles. All in need are welcome. First Friday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m.

For more information or to volunteer, call 816.300.0531 or email NKC@KansasCityYMCA.org.