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Help the Greater Wichita YMCA celebrate its 125th Anniversary by sharing your Y stories and memories: Email your story to My Y Story today!

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Q) Which YMCA program director invented the game of basketball?
A) James Naismith

The game was invented in Dec. 1891 in Springfield, Mass.

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Dear YMCA, My daughter’s father and I bought a house together at the end of 2008, and were beginning to build a family. It seemed like a dream come true until it wasn’t. In March, our family was torn apart by domestic violence. Everything in our life changed instantaneously. We went to a women’s shelter for safety, and I filed for divorce. Everything changed except the YMCA. I couldn’t tell my (then) 2-year-old daughter when (or if) daddy was coming home, or even when we would be going home. What I could tell her, just like every day before the incident, was we were going to the YMCA, and she was going to Kid Zone. The YMCA was more than our safe place, it was our at home place — the one thing we had left that made us feel like life was ok and would be ok again. For this refuge we are thankful. -Financial Assistance Recipient
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YMCA: Life Changing YMCA continually strives to make a positive difference in the communities it serves and fulfill its mission to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Learn about one family's life-changing experience: Mindy's Story YMCA In the Community YMCA serves families at over 100 sites throughout the community. Is there a YMCA program in your neighborhood? Learn More About Your YMCA Find answers to common questions: What is a nonprofit organization? Why are nonprofit organizations tax-exempt? Can a nonprofit make a profit? How does a nonprofit differ from a for-profit business? Find answers in the FAQ A History of Service Learn about the YMCA's life-changing 150-year history in America: View video Strong Kids: Life Changing Over 40,000 lives changed. Learn more about nonprofit organizations and how you can contribute to or benefit from the YMCA's annual Strong Kids Campaign Summer Day Camp Guides Download your guide to summer fun today! Camp Guide \| Enrollment Forms Program Guides Get your 2009-10 guides today and find a program or activity just right for you or your family! Download: Wichita \| El Dorado Healthy Lifestyle Coaching: New Members Save $200! YMCA is offering a new comprehensive 4-week program to help you succeed in meeting your health and wellness goals. Featuring fitness coaching with an ACSM certified personal trainer, meal planning and health screenings, this new program gives you the tools to develop a sustainable wellness program. Learn more about YMCA options for starting a health & wellness routine Navigating a Volatile Economy During these challenging times, the Y may be just what you need. Learn more Weather Line Call the YMCA Weather Line at 838-9622 to find out about class or sports cancellations due to weather.

YMCA MISSION To put Christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong families, and positive youth development to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, regardless of ability to pay.

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The second Tuesday of each month is Wellness Day at the YMCA. Visit with a certified trainer, get free wellness information, blood pressure check, body fat analysis and more.
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YMCA strives to serve all segments of the community and offers need-based financial assistance for membership and programs.

Weather Line
Call the YMCA Weather Line at 838-9622 to find out about class or sports cancellations due to weather.