Press Release

Wichita, Kansas — The Greater Wichita YMCA and Kansas Health Foundation announced a new three-year partnership today focused on delivering an integrated health and wellness model at scale to bring preventive health, connection and opportunity to a targeted 1 in 3 Kansans, or one million residents.

Wichita, Kansas — YMCA 360, the digital health solution for YMCAs across the United States, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) are teaming up to make healthy living accessible to BCBSKS members 24/7. BCBSKS is the largest and only local, not-for-profit, health plan, serving more than one million members in 103 of 105 Kansas counties.

Wichita, Kansas — The Greater Wichita YMCA today announced June 8 as the first day of operations for the new Hutchinson YMCA in Hutchinson, Kansas. The 75,000-square-foot Y branch is located at 2000 N. Lorraine, on land donated to the Y by the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

Wichita, Kansas — The Greater Wichita YMCA today announced the selection of Kansas Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi (R-Wichita) as a recipient of the Kansas State Alliance of YMCAs inaugural YMCA Legislative Champion Award. The award was presented at the Topeka Statehouse as part of Kansas YMCAs State Advocacy Day activities. Sen.

Wichita, Kansas — 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 vulnerable populations.

Wichita, Kansas — The Greater Wichita YMCA has successfully completed a $2 million challenge grant from the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation to support the Hutchinson YMCA capital campaign. In order to receive the funds, the Y was required to raise an additional $7 million by October 2025.

Wichita, Kansas — The Greater Wichita YMCA and Cosmosphere are proud to announce the launch of a joint project to bring a space-themed climbing structure to the new Hutchinson YMCA location, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in 2026. The collaboration reflects both organizations' commitment to youth development, family engagement and community wellness.

Wichita, Kansas — The McPherson Family YMCA and the Greater Wichita YMCA Boards of Directors have agreed to bring the two associations together under the same umbrella. With this collaboration, the Y will be able to expand its mission impact and serve more youth and adults in the McPherson community.

Wichita, Kansas — Upholding its legacy as a volunteer-led organization guided by service, the Greater Wichita YMCA recently honored Brad Dillon as its 2024 Volunteer of the Year and Tim Peitner as the 2024 Coach of the Year.