Amber Richards

IN THEIR OWN WORDS
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September 24, 2026

I love the Greater Wichita YMCA because the Y supports families. The North YMCA branch has provided an affordable place for my family to be healthy. We have enjoyed activities like basketball, gymnastics, dance and rock climbing. The Y is where my kids have  learned to swim, taking both group and private lessons. We love participating in kids programs including Kid Zone, Mom's Day Out and Parent's Night Out. I've utilized the InBody scans with the personal trainers to track my progress during my fitness training. 

The YMCA is what I looked forward to the most when we moved back to the area, and it’s what I would miss the most if we ever leave. 

The YMCA has become our home away from home. It’s a safe place for me and my family to be ourselves and feel welcomed with open arms. We do not have much help here in Wichita, but we are so glad to be able to lean on the YMCA for support and a place for our children to grow up. We truly love coming to the Y.