The Movement

Buddies for Life: The Story Behind the Y's Challenger Adaptive Sports Program

For 20 years, the YMCA Challenger program in Kansas City has created a place where kids and young adults with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities can p

Invest in a Kid, Raise a Leader: The Atchison Story

In this episode of The Movement, the podcast from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, host Mark Hulet visits the Atchison Family YMCA/Cray Community Center in downtown Atchi

It Started With Straws and Tape. It Could End With Kansas City's Next Engineers.

In this episode of The Movement, the podcast from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, host Mark Hulet visits Sunset Valley Elementary School in the Lee's Summit School Distr

Whole Person Health Doesn't Start in the Exam Room

What if healthcare didn't begin in a doctor's office, but in the places where families already gather, play, and build community?   In this episode of The Movement, t

The Film That's Making People CRY – And Why That's Exactly the Point

What Would You Do If a Single Bite of Food Could Kill Your Child? In this episode of The Movement, the podcast from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, host Mark Hulet sit

How Blue KC and the YMCA Are Building Healthier Kids and Families in Kansas City

In this episode of The Movement, the podcast from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, host Mark Hulet records from the North Kansas City YMCA during Healthy Kids Day – the Y

Why Every Kansas City Kid (and Adult) Should Learn to Swim

In this episode of The Movement, the podcast from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, host Mark Hulet is joined by Kevin Holmes, evening news anchor at KSHB 41 Action News,

The Cleaver YMCA Story 20 Years in the Making: Bridging Troost and Building Community

In this episode of The Movement, the podcast from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, host Mark Hulet sits down with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II to reflect on 20 years of

Healing Chronic Health Conditions Through Plant-Based Diet

Welcome to The Movement, a podcast by the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, where we explore the incredible stories that connect our community through youth programs, healthy

The Powerful Reason YMCA Volunteers Keep Coming Back

Discover how volunteers at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City are transforming lives, strengthening communities, and inspiring a movement of service across the KC metro. I

Pedaling for Parkinson's with YMCA of Greater Kansas City

Discover how the YMCA of Greater Kansas City's Pedaling for Parkinson's program is empowering individuals living with Parkinson's Disease through movement, education, and

How Harvesters and the YMCA Are Fighting Hunger in Kansas City

Discover how Harvesters and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City are tackling food insecurity through community partnerships, volunteerism, and support for families in need.

This YMCA Program Is Transforming Immigrant Stories in Kansas City

Discover how the YMCA's New American Welcome Center in Kansas City is transforming immigrant lives through community, belonging, and support.   In this episode, we hi

Inside Kansas City's Life-Changing Teen Tech Center

In this episode of The Movement, we find ourselves at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center in the North Kansas City YMCA.   Welcome to The Movement! Join us as we celebrate

Igniting Young Minds: How S.P.A.R.K! is Closing the Literacy Gap

Welcome to The Movement! Join us as we celebrate 165 years of impact with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City.   In this episode, we explore the transformative impact of

Diagnosed with Cancer—This YMCA Program Is Helping People Stay Strong

Welcome to The Movement! Join us as we celebrate 165 years of impact with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City.   In this episode, we explore the LiveSTRONG program at the

'Not One More' – YMCA's Fight to Eliminate Child Drowning

Welcome to The Movement! Join us as we celebrate 165 years of impact with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of water safe

Discover Healthy Kids Day (and MORE!) at Your YMCA

Welcome to The Movement! Join us as we celebrate 165 years of impact with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. In this episode, we visit the Bonner Springs Family YMCA to exp

Helping Kids Thrive: The YMCA's Impact on Children's Behavioral Health

In this episode of 'The Movement,' we celebrate the 165th anniversary of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City by diving into the YMCA's efforts in addressing the impact of the

The Powerful Legacy of the Paseo YMCA

In this episode of 'The Movement,' we celebrate the 165th anniversary of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City by taking a trip to the historic Paseo YMCA. Discover the rich hi