You may recall that this past Memorial Day I wrote about a terrific campaign kicked off by Y member and Vietnam Veteran John Votta, who is also a Parkville Y Togetherhood volunteer. The campaign was a drive to collect personal items to be delivered to VA hospitals for those in
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As an inner-city foster kid in Kansas City, Y volunteer and member, Elizabeth Bushman, was from a family that would be considered ‘underserved.’ However, despite, or perhaps because of these challenges, Elizabeth is a strong advocate for empowering young people in her community. Her reason for volunteering is simple. Someone
As part of Let’s Move! Outside, an initiative launched by the federal Department of Inte rior and funded by American Express, we are among 50 Y associations across the country selected to develop opportunities to encourage young people to play and learn in the great outdoors and become environmental stewards
Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question: What are you doing for others?” With this sentiment in mind, you’re invited to join us this Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 16) to do something special for your community. From writing Valentine’s Day cards to