As I write this, I am starting my 46th day of not having a cigarette. I started smoking in 1992 at the age of 24 (old enough to know better) and what started as a social habit developed into a pack a day habit for 26 years. I was...Read more
Mark Pamplin
We would sincerely like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in making the scholarship program possible. Without you, we would not be able to enjoy the facility and programs offered by the YMCA during this...Read more
Kandace Kennis
As a single parent the YMCA's scholarship program has allowed my kids and I the opportunity to remain active in a healthy and spiritual driven environment. My kids and I are so proud and honored to be a part of the YMCA...Read more
Stephanie Stewart
It almost seems like yesterday when we arrived in Garden City from Spain, to an unknown country with very different habits from ours. I remember the days of August, with a scorching heat in which you could not even go outside. We...Read more
Christian Arevalo
Scholarships that are provided by the YMCA are a great help to many families like mine. I am a single parent of two biological sons, two adopted daughters (one who now lives on her own), and one adopted son. I also have two...Read more
Tammy Wallace, Childcare Scholarship Recipient
It all started when we moved from my old house on Evans Street. I was bored at my new house. So I begged and begged until my parents said “Okay” and gave me five dollars. My sister took me to the YMCA. My first week...Read more
Sebastian Arroyo, Youth Member
The YMCA has enhanced my life in many ways for many years. Through racquetball, and more recently, pickleball, I have met a number of wonderful people. Having been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I am thankful for the Y as...Read more
Kay Davis

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National Football League Raffle Tickets Football Sundays are back! That means it's time for our annual NFL Raffle ticket fundraiser. We are still entering the NFL Raffle Tickets. If you have already purchased some, you will still be counted for...

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Kansas Y M C A s have begun a brand new State-Wide Pickleball Tournament Every second weekend of the month, Y M C A s across Kansas will host a pickleball tournament. This is the first of its kind in...

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Dive-In Movie October 25 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.* Swim and watch a favorite flick at the same time! It's Villainous October! The feature film is Despicable Me 4 by Illumination . Pizza & Drink will be provided. Price: Includes entry,...

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Orange Ball Classic October 26 – 10:00 am Shotgun Start Three-person Golf Scramble at Buffalo Dunes COST: $60 per player Includes golf cart, lunch, & goodie bag filled with Spooktacular prizes & food $10 for TWO Mulligans per player -...