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MAY 20, 2024

COVID Testing Locations and Resources

Need a COVID-19 test? We’ve compiled a list of testing locations to help. Some offer free tests and some may require...
YMCA graphic with text "It's time to Explore. Cheers! Adventure Edition", and an emblem saying "Kansas City, Missouri, October 7th, 2021", "Arrival".
MAY 20, 2024

Cheers! Fundraiser to Benefit Adaptive Programs

The Y’s popular Cheers fundraiser is back to benefit the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s adaptive programs for people with...
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...
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...
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,...
Prairie Village Community Center Campus Public Meeting. Come learn about potential site configurations. Drop in anytime from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024. Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse. 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, KS 66207. Prairie Village, Kansas, logo. YMCA logo. Johnson County Library logo. www.pvkansas.com/communitycenter. Photo of first community meeting, showing a room full of people and people sitting at a round table writing feedback on pieces of paper.
MARCH 21, 2024

Prairie Village Community Center Campus Study: Next Public Meeting is April 4

The Prairie Village Community Center Campus project team is hosting the second in-person, open house public meeting from 4-7 p.m....
Lorenzo Harrison, 2024 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders
MARCH 5, 2024

Lorenzo Harrison Named One of NAA’s 2024 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders

The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool professionals...
Nicky Lopez smiles with a Linwood Y staff member and Kansas City Credit Union staff member as he presents a $10,000 check to the Linwood YMCA.
FEBRUARY 20, 2024

First class of Catch Success program graduates

What a hit! On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, the Kansas City Credit Union (KCCU) and...