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Photo of Gina Knapp with headline, "New Chief Financial Officer," and Y logo
JUNE 19, 2025

The Y Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer

Gina Knapp will join the YMCA of Greater Kansas City as Chief Financial Officer on July 7, 2025. A seasoned...
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Cause for Celebration. 165 Years of Impact. 165 Years Ahead. Historic photo of camp in chevron shape graphic. Recent photos of adaptive basketball and active older adults in chevron shapes.
JUNE 10, 2025

YMCA of Greater Kansas City to Celebrate 165 Years of Impact at Fundraiser

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City will mark 165 years of serving the Kansas City community with a high-impact fundraiser, Cause...
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JUNE 9, 2025

Kids in Motion: Sports-Based Program Keeps Kids Active All Summer

Kids in MotionPLATTE COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER SOUTHAges: 7-12 yearsDays: Monday-FridayTime: 3-4 p.m.Cost: $30/week for members, $45/week for community participants Keep...
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Blue background with The Movement, YMCA of Greater Kansas City, Let's Go, 165 years of impact, 165 years ahead text. A Journey of Hope and Healing: LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. Photo of CEO Mark Hulet, with Cancer Survivor Maura. White YMCA logo at the top left corner.
JUNE 5, 2025

Finding Strength Together: A Journey of Hope and Healing with LIVESTRONGšŸ„¬ at the YMCA

Facing cancer is a battleā€”but it doesn’t have to be fought alone. In this powerful podcast episode, we sit down...
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Fusion Summer STEAM
JUNE 4, 2025

Ignite Curiosity This Summer at the Fusion Summer STEAM Camp!

HOW TO REGISTERRegistration is in-person only. Visit the Linwood YMCA / James B. Nutter Sr. Community Center at 3800 East...
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Photo of outgoing Chief Volunteer Officer Dr. Michelle Robin, President and CEO Mark Hulet, and Incoming Chief Volunteer Officer Dr. Andrea Hendricks. Hendricks is holding a large gavel signifying the change in Board of Directors leadership.
MAY 28, 2025

Passing the Gavel: Y Recognizes New and Outgoing Chief Volunteer Officers

Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Hendricks, the new Chief Volunteer Officer of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City Board of Directors....
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Logo of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, yellow background, and Y logo on the left.
MAY 19, 2025

LIVESTRONG Training: Become a Champion for Cancer Survivors at the Y

 Join us June 11ā€“12 at the Olathe YMCA for LIVESTRONGĀ® at the YMCA Instructor Training At the YMCA, we believe...
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Proud 2025 United Way Impact 100 Partner. Impact 100 graphic including United Way logo. United Way of Greater Kansas City. Y logo. Let's Go! 165 Years of Impact. 165 Years Ahead.
MAY 14, 2025

Y Selected as United Way Impact 100 Partner

The United Way of Greater Kansas City has selected the YMCA of Greater Kansas City as one of 2025’s Impact...
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