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4 image collage of the Prairie Village Community Center's outside facilities with text "What are your thoughts about a potential campus with co-located facilities?" and "Share your thoughts & Take the Survey by Friday, February 9th, 2024 at www.pvkansas.com/communitycenter".
JANUARY 26, 2024

Survey Available for Prairie Village Community Center Campus Study

On Thursday, January 25, the Prairie Village Community Center Campus study project team hosted an in-person public meeting to share...
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Active Older Adults performing active fall prevention exercises in Kansas City YMCA group class.
JANUARY 11, 2024

Safeguarding Against Falls: A Priority for All

With winter weather comes an increased risk for falling, impacting people of all ages. The Healthy Living Team at the...
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3 image collage from the YMCA360 app. Left image is of 2 men squatting. Middle image is of a woman using a resistance band overhead. Right image is of a woman in a yoga tree pose.
DECEMBER 7, 2023

New: Group Exercise Classes In Ys Powered by YMCA360

Now you can enjoy group exercise classes every hour of the day in select Y centers. In addition to classes...
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The Kansas City Chiefs Red Coaters accept an award on stage at the 2023 Spirit of Service Awards.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Season of Thanks: Spirit of Service 2023 Honors Y Volunteers

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City honored its volunteers during the Spirit of Service Volunteer Celebration on November 16, 2023...
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Kansas City YMCA graphic with colorful woven background with text "The Y. Learn. Reflect. Connect. Activate. Native American Heritage Month."
OCTOBER 30, 2023

Honoring Native American Heritage Month at the Y

November is Native American Heritage Month and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City wants to take this opportunity to uplift...
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Cornhole board on green grass with 4 blue cornhole bean bags on the board.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

KC Crew fundraising tournament canceled

Update Tuesday, September 26, 2023: The KC Crew fundraising cornhole tournament is canceled. The tournament was originally benefiting the Kirk...
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Teahen family celebrates the rededication with a ribbon cutting.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Mark Teahen Family Field Renovations Complete

The renovation of the Mark Teahen Family Baseball Field is complete! To celebrate, we hosted a rededication on August 31...
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Photo of Caleb Cooper, Chief Operating Officer
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

YMCA Names New Chief Operating Officer

Caleb Cooper will be the new Chief Operating Officer of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City beginning October 9. The...
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Two girls in YMCA jerseys laughing on a turf soccer field during a youth sports game

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