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Red graphic with colored flowers in the corners with text "Celebrating our heritage, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" and a photo of dozens of people standing outside of the Chinatown YMCA in San Francisco.
MAY 1, 2024

Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the Y

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is celebrating the history of Asian Pacific...
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Mental Health Awareness
MAY 1, 2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City is encouraging community members to...
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Two kids in lifejackets paddle a red canoe across a lake toward a tree-covered shoreline.
MAY 1, 2024

Six Tips to Keep in Mind for National Water Safety Month

May is National Water Safety Month. When the weather starts to heat up, the pools, lakes, oceans, rivers and other...
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Four Y employees pose next to "Garments of Rabbitville" by Jacob Luke, a heart created for the Parade of Hearts event in 2024, located outside of the Kirk Family YMCA.
APRIL 25, 2024

Kirk Family YMCA Chosen as Host Site for 2024 Parade of Hearts

Parade of Hearts is a nonprofit organization that brings one of the most unique public art experiences that celebrates our...
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A wooden cornhole board sitting on the grass with 4 blue bags on the board.
APRIL 12, 2024

Join Us to Make a Difference at the Kirk Family YMCA Cornhole Tournament

Join us at the Kirk Family YMCA on Saturday, June 1, from 2-6 p.m. as we host a Cornhole Fundraising...
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Photo of Prairie Village Community Center Campus Study public meeting on April 4, 2024. Guests look at boards with potential site configuration plans and talk with other guests and representatives from partners.
APRIL 10, 2024

Survey is Open for Prairie Village Community Center Campus Study

On Thursday, April 4, the Prairie Village Community Center Campus study project team hosted an in-person public meeting to share...
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Y Graphic. Text: "Listening and Responding to Children. Child Abuse Prevention Month."
APRIL 5, 2024

Child Abuse Prevention Month | Listening and Responding to Children

Throughout our Child Abuse Prevention Month blogs, we’ve addressed the importance of recognizing red flags and boundary violations, and how...
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Nicky Lopez presents a check to Andre Sigler, Associate Executive Director of the Linwood YMCA, to fund financial literacy programs.
APRIL 5, 2024

Financial Literacy Program Begins with Kansas City Credit Union and Royals Nicky Lopez

Kansas City Credit Union launched the “Catch Success” campaign for financial literacy along with Kansas City Royals infielder, Nicky Lopez,...
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