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Blog: Inspire [Together]
by Nick Bromberg
More than a century ago, Sonora Louis Smart Dodd aspired to create a holiday to honor fathers. Dodd, the daughter of a single father and Civil War veteran, was inspired by a Mother’s Day sermon and wondered why there was no holiday for fathers. After securing support from ministers in Spokane, Wash., her idea came to fruition with the first Father's Day celebration at the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910.
On Sunday, June 16, the YMCA of...
by Paula Oxler
A few hours before she graduated as valedictorian from Paseo High School in May, Young Achievers participant Ebonee Workcuff made time to share with a room full of YMCA of Greater Kansas City Board of Directors members and staff what the Young Achievers college tour meant to her: a full ride to college.
She was one of 46 students and five volunteers who traveled to four states in March to tour eight colleges and universities and two multi-...
by Paula Oxler
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City and Bank of America are celebrating a successful new mentoring program aimed to transition part-time YMCA of Greater Kansas City staff of color into full full-time positions within the Y.
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is one of only five Ys in the nation selected to receive a grant to implement this pilot program called “Bridging the Gap.” A national collaboration between Bank of America and...
by Paula Oxler
Show your support of those affected by cancer by wearing yellow on Tuesday, October 2 for LIVESTRONG Day!
The Y has a unique relationship with LIVESTRONG through our LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program made possible by YMCA of the USA and LIVESTRONG. In the program, participants work with Y staff on goals such as building muscle mass and strength; increasing flexibility and endurance; and improving confidence and self-esteem.
By focusing on the...
by Lauren Jones
Every year on the third Sunday of June, people all around the world take the time to celebrate the important men in their lives. Whether they are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers or mentors, these special men teach us important lessons and serve as guides throughout our lives. Whether you're shooting hoops or grilling some barbecue on the deck with your father-figure this Father's Day, think about the way to thank him for all he...
by Paula Oxler
Thanks to a $1,500 grant from the Greater Kansas City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the 8th Street YMCA and Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center will have mobile mammography units onsite to provide free screenings.
For the Y, the goal is to help people get knowledge and access to screenings.
In a panel discussion of Komen Kansas City grantees on May 11 at the 8th Street Family YMCA, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s...
by Paula Oxler
Picture this: A community where everyone has the opportunity to become a healthy, successful adult.
Is this possible? Yes, and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City is prepared to make this a reality through our commitment to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
But we can only achieve this vision if we work together. The Y relies on the support of fundraising events, organizations and donations from individuals like you to...
by Paula Oxler
Sports celebrities took the runway on January 14, 2012, for an evening of fashion and fun benefiting the YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s Challenger Program for kids with special needs.
The fifth annual “Mark Teahen and Luke Hochevar…Challenge Your Fashion” fundraiser presented by Humana raised a net total of more than $260,000. Nearly 700 people attended the sold-out event at the Midland by AMC.
Over the past five...
by Ashley Wohlgemuth
Regardless of your political lines, December 6, 2011, was a big day for Kansas, Osawatomie, two of our community mission board members who got to personally greet the president and the seven lucky associates serving at the Miami County YMCA on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. It was one for the record books!
Our day started at 5 a.m. with our normal early morning members as well as reporter Brenda Washington from Channel 9 asking them, "...
by Lori Mallory
I wanted to share with you someone and something great going on in Kansas City! We are fortunate to have a new leader in town (Well, he’s been here for a year, but still new…) — David Byrd, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City .YMCA of Greater Kansas City Latest from The Business Journals Livestrong pledges .75M to Kansas City-area cancer programs Follow this company ..
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