Kansas State Alliance of YMCAs

Kansas State Alliance of YMCAs The Kansas State Alliance of YMCAs brings together 10 YMCA associations working in 27 communities and serving 580,000 Kansans.

TAKING KANSANS TO NEW HEIGHTS
YMCA Mission Impact

* $18.8 MILLION
More than $15.5 million in free and assisted programs were delivered to Kansans by YMCAs. Kansas YMCAs also provided $3.3 million in front-line services through public grants, contracts and vouches, relieving the burden of government to provide many of these services.

*530,000 SERVED
29.6% of Kansans are obese, creating a growing

health care crisis. However, 1 out of 5 Kansans discovered healthier living through Y services in 2013.

*1/3 OF KANSAS KIDS SERVED
Children who develop healthy habits at a young age are more likely to continue leading healthy lifestyles through adulthood. More than 200,000 Kansas kids discovered healthier living through Y services in 2013.

*TOP PROVIDER
The Y is the State of Kansas' largest provider of Child Care, Youth Camps, Swim Lessons, Youth Sports, Health & Wellness Activities, and After School Programs.

*13,200 VOLUNTEERS
Kansans donated more than $10 million to local YMCAs, with an additional $3.8 million worth of time given by 13,200 volunteers.

*HELPING EVERYONE SUCCEED
Ys help everyone succeed by collaborating with schools, universities, hospitals, government agencies, churches of all faiths, community coalitions, health departments, local businesses and other non-profits.

Thank you for celebrating with us, Governor Kelly!
03/11/2026

Thank you for celebrating with us, Governor Kelly!

175 years strong — and Kansas YMCAs showed up to celebrate!  Yesterday was one of the most incredible days in the histor...
03/11/2026

175 years strong — and Kansas YMCAs showed up to celebrate!

Yesterday was one of the most incredible days in the history of Kansas YMCA advocacy. Our Y advocates filled the Kansas Statehouse to mark the 175th anniversary of the YMCA in America, and the day was nothing short of historic.

🎂 We cut the cake and celebrated 175 years of building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all — from Boston in 1851 to 23 communities across Kansas today.

📜 Our advocates were recognized on the floor of the Kansas House of Representatives by Rep. Jesse Borjon and watched Senator Scott Hill introduce a Senate resolution in our honor — a formal acknowledgment of the Y’s legacy and our impact on Kansas families.

🤝 We were honored to be joined by Governor Laura Kelly, who took time to personally recognize the good work our Y community does every single day.

🏆 And we proudly presented our very first YMCA Legislative Champion Awards to three outstanding Kansas leaders who go above and beyond for the communities we serve:
• Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi
• Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes
• Representative Sean Tarwater, Chair, House Commerce, Labor & Economic Development Committee

Congratulations to our inaugural champions— and thank you for standing with the Y!

In 2025 alone, Kansas YMCAs served 502,788 Kansans, reached 169,386 young people, provided 939,197 meals and snacks, and delivered over $10.5 million in financial assistance. That’s the Y. That’s you.

To every advocate, volunteer, staff member, and legislator who made yesterday possible — thank you. Here’s to 175 more years! 💙

https://salinapost.com/posts/4b92bb8f-35f6-4b47-bdc7-8c5c7a323da9 "The Salina Family YMCA is proud to announce the openi...
02/23/2026

https://salinapost.com/posts/4b92bb8f-35f6-4b47-bdc7-8c5c7a323da9
"The Salina Family YMCA is proud to announce the opening of its new “Y We Share” Food Pantry, now available to the public in the facility’s main lobby. The pantry is designed to provide convenient, stigma-free access to food for anyone in the community—whether they need assistance or wish to donate.

The “Y We Share” pantry operates on a simple principle:

Take what you need, give what you can."

Salina Family YMCA Opens “Y We Share” Food Pantry to Support the Community. Photo courtesy

01/26/2026

2025 has flown by, and along the way, The Movement Podcast has shared powerful stories that reflect the heart of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City: connection, impact, and community. A Month of Meaningful Moments   Throughout January, we’ll highlight four standout moments from The Movement Podcas...

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City honored Dr. King's life and message of community by hosting its 5th annual day of servic...
01/20/2026

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City honored Dr. King's life and message of community by hosting its 5th annual day of service at the Cleaver YMCA, featuring over 300 volunteers who dedicated their time and skills on various projects for local nonprofits.

Monday was more than just a day off for hundreds of volunteers at the Cleaver Family YMCA in Kansas City.

https://salinapost.com/posts/4ffe3bb3-094f-42a0-a501-e5ff8f924701Providing teens a safe, supervised space to hang out to...
12/16/2025

https://salinapost.com/posts/4ffe3bb3-094f-42a0-a501-e5ff8f924701
Providing teens a safe, supervised space to hang out together helps them build social skills, stay active, de-stress, find belonging, develop responsibility through leadership, and connect with mentors! We love that the Salina Family YMCA Salina Kansas is fostering positive youth development with this age group.

Salina Family YMCA hosting the 2nd event of "Teen Night" on Saturday, December 20 from 5:3

11/08/2025
Tremendous group of YMCA leaders who are engaging, networking and learning at the MO/KS Fall Peer Community being held a...
10/15/2025

Tremendous group of YMCA leaders who are engaging, networking and learning at the MO/KS Fall Peer Community being held at the beautiful Kirk Family YMCA in downtown Kansas City. Thank you YMCA of Greater Kansas City!

This is what a successful partnership looks like! Kudos to the Greater Wichita YMCA and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas...
09/29/2025

This is what a successful partnership looks like! Kudos to the Greater Wichita YMCA and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas for "helping to create a community space where people feel connected, supported and inspired to live their best lives."

WICHITA, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA today announced a partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) to support comprehensive health and wellness initiatives offered by the Y that improve the well-being of entire communities while also addressing the specific needs of […]

What a wonderful and informative conference for Kansas and Missouri YMCA CEOs hosted by the incomparable staff of the Mi...
09/29/2025

What a wonderful and informative conference for Kansas and Missouri YMCA CEOs hosted by the incomparable staff of the Missouri State Alliance of YMCAs! Thank you for all you do!

"And as you get into each stage of life, there's something for everyone here (at the Y)!" Keep it going, Mel McAnulty! N...
09/10/2025

"And as you get into each stage of life, there's something for everyone here (at the Y)!" Keep it going, Mel McAnulty! Newton YMCA

Mel McAnulty, 93, goes to the Newton YMCA multiple times a week and has for years.

YMCAs play a critical role in the Kansas child care system, so we were honored to be asked to join Governor Kelly today ...
04/24/2025

YMCAs play a critical role in the Kansas child care system, so we were honored to be asked to join Governor Kelly today as she signed House Bill 2045, which will create the Office of Early Childhood, streamine efficiencies, support workforce development and reduce barriers for all Kansas child care providers.

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