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Mary McCormick

#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...
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Eric Sellers

#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 campaign...
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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...
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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 working...
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Bowl of Herb and Lemon Couscous

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, over a...
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