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YMCA OF
GREATER KANSAS CITY
YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

North Kansas City YMCA

New American Welcome Center

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. 

Photo of group of English as a Second Language participants, holding their certificates for completing the course.

THRIVING TOGETHER

The New American Welcome Center provides support 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.