YMCA of Greater Kansas City

Start 2025 strong with the Y! 🎯 Whether you're looking to get healthier, give back to the community, or focus on your mental wellness, the Y has the support and programs to help you succeed. We're more than just a gym – we're a family committed to helping you stay active, make a positive impact, and build stronger connections. Together, we can make 2025 a time of #strength, #unity, and #balance! Visit https://lnkd.in/grkXQWsw to learn more. #HappyNewYear #YMCA #YMCAofKC #Health #Community #Support #MentalHealth

Spirit of Service award winner Terri Hickman has been a member of the Cleaver Family YMCA since 2017, and has volunteered to coordinate events for the center's Active Older Adults for nearly 2 years. Terri is the driving force behind game days, luncheons and presentations. She has all of the details covered including sign up sheets to get donations, communicating with participants plus setting up, and cleaning up, from each activity. Terri single handedly makes sure that the events are well organized and consistent. She shares more than 10 hours of her time each month to make these activities possible. Without her, our Active Older Adults wouldn't have the same opportunities to socialize and enjoy engaging activities. 🌟 For a full event recap, and a list of all Spirit of Service award recipients. visit KansasCityYMCA.org/SOS2024. 🫶 To learn more about how you can get involved at the Y, visit https://lnkd.in/gxyk-7qB. #ForABetterUs #VolunteerKC #CommunityThatCares #YForAll #YMCAofKC

🎉 A huge shoutout to the amazing AD Franch for leaving her mark on Kansas City and inspiring our community as part of the KC Current! ⚽💙 We're so grateful for the time we got to spend with her—whether it was through our youth soccer partnership or her incredible insights on a recent podcast episode. 🎙️ 💬 Hear her story, passion for the game, and commitment to empowering young athletes by tuning into the podcast! 👉 tinyurl.com/yjcezap2, or listen wherever you get your podcasts! 🌟 Ready to kick off some fun this spring? Check out the YMCA KC Current soccer programs and be part of a team that’s all about growth, community, and love for the game. 🥅⚽ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g2n-K6HX #KCCurrent #YMCAofKC #KCBABY #TealTime #TheMovement #YForAll #KansasCityYMCA

Spirit of Service award winner Rich Groves is a dedicated Community Mission Board Member at the North Kansas City YMCA and the executive director of the North Kansas City Business Council. He is an advocate for the Y in the community. This year, Rich expanded the reach of the Y's annual fundraising campaign by inviting all business leaders in North Kansas City to join him in making a gift to the Y. He made an impact by connecting with a new major donor and new Community Mission Board members. Whether working with organizations to donate their time and talent to the Y or finding funds to meet a direct need, he is always thinking of ways to help. 🌟 For a full event recap, and a list of all Spirit of Service award recipients. visit KansasCityYMCA.org/SOS2024. 🫶 To learn more about how you can get involved at the Y, visit https://lnkd.in/gxyk-7qB. #ForABetterUs #VolunteerKC #CommunityThatCares #YForAll #YMCAofKC

Spirit of Service award winner Suzie Schartz with Nebraska Furniture Mart has been partnering with the Providence YMCA for over 2 years, providing 10 volunteers each month to assist with the Prime Health YMCA Mobile Food Distribution event at Kansas City Kansas Community College. These incredible volunteers help break down pallets of food, fill bags and ensure smooth distribution of 15,000-20,000 pounds of food to families in need. Their friendly smiles, willingness to help with any task and consistent support have made a significant impact on our community. Suzie and Nebraska Furniture Mart have taken their partnership support further, providing new furniture for the Providence Y lobby and supporting the Wyandotte County Annual Campaign. 🌟 For a full event recap, and a list of all Spirit of Service award recipients. visit KansasCityYMCA.org/SOS2024. 🫶 To learn more about how you can get involved at the Y, visit https://lnkd.in/gxyk-7qB. #ForABetterUs #VolunteerKC #CommunityThatCares #YForAll #YMCAofKC

🎁✨ Holiday Cheer Thanks to Nabholz Corporation! ✨🎁 Our Lee’s Summit YClub family was truly blessed this holiday season by the incredible generosity of our partner, Nabholz Corporation. Their kindness helped brighten the holidays for many of our families, and we couldn’t be more grateful. A huge thank you to Samantha Ekwuru, Kristi Fate, and Jessica Lewis for orchestrating this heartfelt effort and ensuring everything came together seamlessly. Your dedication exemplifies the spirit of the holidays and the mission of the YMCA to strengthen our community. Thank you, Nabholz Corporation, for making this season extra special for our families. Together, we’re spreading joy and building brighter futures! 💙 #YMCAofKC #CommunityImpact #HolidayGiving #StrongerTogether

🌟 Celebrating Leadership Excellence! 🌟 Congratulations to Royccie Jackson, Site Supervisor I at University Academy, on receiving this year’s Leadership Award (presented by Jordan Elo)! 🏆 Royccie exemplifies the heart of YMCA leadership. Her dedication, kindness, and ability to inspire her team create an environment where staff and children thrive. Whether stepping in to ensure smooth operations or building meaningful relationships with families, her impact is felt by everyone around her. Thank you, Royccie, for your unwavering commitment to safety, collaboration, and creating a nurturing space for our kids and staff. Your leadership inspires us all—this recognition is so well-deserved! #LeadershipExcellence #YMCAofKC #CommunityImpact

Spirit of Service award winner Bryan Reeves started volunteering for the YMCA Challenger program in the fall of 2015. Since then, he's given 300 hours of his time to support Challenger athletes with disabilities, helping them participate in sports. Through the years, Bryan has coached baseball, soccer, basketball and football, encouraged bowlers, plus cheered on athletes at the Kansas City Chiefs Fantasy Camp and on the runway at the Challenge Your Fashion fundraiser. His patience, kindness and positivity have been instrumental in the retention and growth of our athletes. 🌟 For a full event recap, and a list of all Spirit of Service award recipients. visit KansasCityYMCA.org/SOS2024. 🫶 To learn more about how you can get involved at the Y, visit https://lnkd.in/gxyk-7qB. #ForABetterUs #VolunteerKC #CommunityThatCares #YForAll #YMCAofKC

🌟 At the YMCA, volunteers are at the heart of creating meaningful, lasting change. 🌟 In 2023, 2,452 volunteers provided 29,085 hours of service, contributing to a 36% increase in volunteers and a 16% increase in volunteer hours compared to 2022. This incredible growth highlights the powerful impact that volunteers have in building stronger communities and improving lives. 🙌 Become a Y volunteer and help deliver the benefits of good health, stronger connections, increased self-confidence and a sense of security to those who need it most. 🫶 Learn more and get involved at https://lnkd.in/gJJg8XzQ. #YourImpact matters! #VolunteerKC #GiveBack #CommunityThatCares #FocusForward #YMCAofKC

The Power of Partnerships! 🤝🏈 In this episode of The Movement podcast, “YMCA and Chiefs Team Up for Flag Football”, Sheila Sickau from the Kansas City Chiefs, Eme Porter, YMCA flag football quarterback, and host Mark Hulet explore how the Y and the Chiefs work together to expand access to flag football and create meaningful impact for youth in our community. Watch or listen to the full episode! YouTube: https://ow.ly/fvOh50Uk1s3 Spotify: https://ow.ly/kJRw50Uk1qY Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/PFBH50Uk2Ny Learn more about our Flag Football program: https://ow.ly/bsgz50Uk1qX #FlagFootball #ChiefsKingdom #YMCA #YMCAMovement #EmpowerAthletes #YouthSports #GirlsInSports