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#YiBELONG: Mary McCormick

YiBELONG

The Y is a place where Mary McCormick belongs The Greater Wichita YMCA is a place where all of us belong. We participate in classes, programs and sports for many different reasons, but one thing is constant: the Y makes us feel welcome, accepted and loved. From that truth grew the #YiBELONG...

#YiBELONG: Eric Sellers

YiBELONG

The Y is a place where Eric Sellers belongs The Greater Wichita YMCA is a place where all of us belong. We participate in classes, programs and sports for many different reasons, but one thing is constant: the Y makes us feel welcome, accepted and loved. From that truth grew the #YiBELONG...

pumpkins, nuts and leaves with the words "Gratitude and Thanksgiving"

A Thanksgiving Gratitude Message

Y News

I want to personally thank you, the Greater Wichita Community, for your support of the YMCA. I am grateful for everyone, from the staff at our branches, to youth participants, to partners, to members and families whose connection to the Y brings normalcy back into their lives. Not even a global...

Kenna Morrison's LIVESTRONG story: 'For the first time, I could talk openly about my cancer stuff'

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free 12-week program designed to help cancer survivors reclaim their strength and health.Sessions are rotated throughout the year at Greater Wichita YMCA branches, and there’s absolutely no cost to attend. Donations to the Y’s Strong Community Campaign ensure that...

Velma's Story

Community Outreach

Velma works for Celebrity Cruises, a partner in our Employee and Wellness Program. She's learning all sorts of new stuff. "After having my son, I struggled with postpartum depression and gained over 75 pounds in 3 years. The weight gain came due to the stresses of being a single, full-time...

Herb and Lemon Couscous

Healthy Eating

HERB AND LEMON COUSCOUS (Makes 8 Servings) INGREDIENTS: 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups couscous 1/2 cup lemon juice 4T extra-virgin olive oil 4T fresh, chopped parsley Black pepper, kosher salt, red pepper flakes (to taste) DIRECTIONS: Set broth, in a medium saucepan...

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