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JANUARY 14, 2025

Volunteer at MLK Day of Service

Join us at the Cleaver and Olathe Family YMCAs for a morning dedicated to service and unity in honor of...
165 Years of Impact: A Story of Transformation at the Cleaver Family YMCA
JANUARY 8, 2025

165 Years of Impact: A Story of Transformation at the Cleaver Family YMCA

As we celebrate 165 Years of Impact: 165 Years Ahead, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City continues to be a...
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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Always Welcome in Every Community – Nationwide Membership

At the Y, we are for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We are dedicated to ensuring our facilities,...
Make the Holidays Brighter: Y Giving Tree 2024
NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Make the Holidays Brighter: Y Giving Tree 2024

Join us to make the holidays special for families right here in our community who are in need. Visit one...
Paul Henson Family YMCA: December 20 is Last Day of Operations
NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Paul Henson Family YMCA: December 20 is Last Day of Operations

After careful consideration over several years, the final day of operations for the Paul Henson Family YMCA will be December 20,...
Night of Stars: Spirit of Service Awards 2024
NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Night of Stars: Spirit of Service Awards 2024

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City honored its wonderful, hard working volunteers during Spirit of Service on Thursday, November 14,...
Raising Awareness During Diabetes Awareness Month
OCTOBER 31, 2024

Raising Awareness During Diabetes Awareness Month

Did you know that of the 98 million Americans who have prediabetes, more than 8 in 10 adults are not...
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OCTOBER 17, 2024

5 Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk

We all know that physical activity is good for us, but how does it affect our health in the long...