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Outgoing Chief Volunteer Officer John Passanisi, center, passes the gavel to Dr. Michelle Robin, incoming Chief Volunteer Officer. Mark Hulet, Interim CEO, is on the right.
MAY 22, 2023

Y Welcomes New Chief Volunteer Officer

Dr. Michelle Robin was elected Chief Volunteer Officer of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City at the Board of Directors...
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APRIL 30, 2023

YMCA of Greater Kansas City Teams Up with U.S. Soccer Foundation

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City announced April 26, 2023, that it is teaming up with 15 other YMCAS across...
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Challenger athlete Maddie Richardson struts down the runway in a floor length blue gown and a cute white purse. The audience is smiling and clapping.
APRIL 25, 2023

15th Annual Challenge Your Fashion Presented by Pro Athlete

Challenge Your Fashion presented by Pro Athlete was filled with fun, fashion and great times. Our 15th annual event was held...
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YMCA instructors support a student while they learn to float on their back during a swim lesson as part of the inaugural Learn to Swim program with GEHA in the summer 2022.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Learn to Swim Program Receives Award

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.), the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS Parks and...
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Headshot of Mark Hulet
JANUARY 16, 2023

From Our Interim CEO: An Update on Our Impact

An Update from Mark Hulet, Interim President and CEO Dear Friends, I am honored to serve as the interim president...
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Two illustrated people are side by side, one is playing pickleball and one is playing cornhole. Text says "Pick Your Battle Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament 2023.
JANUARY 3, 2023

Pick Your Battle Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament to Benefit the YMCA of Greater Kansas City

March 5, 2023 Chicken N Pickle – Overland Park 5901 W 135th Street Overland Park, KS 66223 Time: 3-8 p.m....
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Two women tending vegetable plants in a raised community garden bed outside a YMCA
DECEMBER 21, 2022

Watch Your Step: Preventing Falls

Anyone can fall down–especially in winter weather. Kathy Armitage, active lifestyles director at Platte County Community Center South operated by...
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Two teen YMCA members talking with a YMCA coach about the Fast Twitch Fitness program.
DECEMBER 9, 2022

Fast Twitch Fitness: Speed and Agility Class for Youth Athletes

A program for youth athletes who want to improve their speed and agility is coming back to Platte County Community...
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