Our Impact

Throughout the metro, communities are stronger because of your generous donations. Thanks to the unwavering support of our members, volunteers and donors, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City has continued to provide people a lifeline for healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.

Watch these videos to see examples of how your support helps the Y change lives for the better. Then share the cause. Share these videos with your friends and colleagues on social media to help increase our reach and impact.

The Y's Impact

Belong to Something Greater - Hope's Story

The Y Takes on Food Insecurity

The Y's Learn to Swim Program

YMCA Challenger - The Fischer Family

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

Donate Now

Our Impact

Thanks to 2,459 donors like you, our Y made a transformational impact last year.

-$1,048,544 in financial assistance provided to 15,211 community members

-649,619 pounds of food distributed to 76,644 people in need

-4,826 kids learned life-saving swim and water safety skills

-8,470 kids supported in before and after school, day camp, Head Start and preschool

-39,523 check-in calls to seniors to prevent social isolation

-2,452 volunteers provided 29,085 hours of service

-1,601,630 member visits to Ys across the metro