Press Release

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.

Wichita, Kansas — The Greater Wichita YMCA today announced an exciting new phase of the Hutchinson YMCA capital campaign with the receipt of a generous $2 million challenge grant from the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation.

Wichita, Kansas — Two local corporations, Cargill Protein-North America and ATG Sports, recently invested $250,000 each to help build the new Northwest YMCA Sports Complex.

Wichita, Kansas — The Greater Wichita YMCA and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announced today a partnership that will bring a new state-of-the-art Hutchinson YMCA facility to Reno County.

Wichita, Kansas — The Greater Wichita YMCA today announced it is bringing the Viii Sports Qualifying Championships to Wichita on Saturday, June 29 from 8AM to noon. The competition will take place outdoors on the Richard A. DeVore South YMCA turf fields at 3405 S. Meridian.

Wichita, Kansas — The Greater Wichita YMCA today announced Monday, May 20 as the reopening date for the Dr. Jim Farha Andover YMCA. The branch temporarily shut down in April 2022 following a direct hit from an EF3 tornado.

Wichita, Kansas — The Greater Wichita YMCA today announced the opening of the Wichita Collective Impact initiative’s summer 2024 grant cycle. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations can apply now through noon on February 2, 2024 at wichitacollectiveimpact.org.