JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER KANSAS CITY
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Mission Statement
Build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy, based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. We are a welcoming community that embodies Jewish values in a safe and respectful environment. People of all ages and backgrounds learn and grow at our ‘home away from home.’
About This Cause
The Jewish Community Center of Greater KC was established in 1914 to assist a largely immigrant population with the tasks of assimilation. Today The J is a respected leader in the areas of child development and youth services, social and educational events, cultural arts, senior adult programming, and sports/fitness activities. Our membership is open to people without regard to religion, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, and comprises residents from every part of Greater Kansas City. The J is community center offering: • Full-time accredited preschool serving 225 children from 7 am until 6 pm. • 500 seat theater featuring an entire season of plays and musical performances selling 11,000+ tickets annually • Heritage Center helping seniors to live independently longer. Daily exercise classes, art class, games and learning opportunities, with Kosher lunch. • Fitness Center (10,000 member) offers group exercise classes, yoga, Crossfit, Personal Training services, weights and aerobic equipment. Childcare offered for ages 3 months to 11 years. • Sports programming for children and adults including baseball, t-ball, softball, basketball, volleyball, flag-football, soccer, racquetball, pickleball. 3,000 individuals participate annually. • After School program and summer day camp, awarded Best in KC for multiple years and served over 700 children in 2022. • Aquatics Department, an official American Red Cross Service Provider, provides Olympic length outdoor pool and 25-yard indoor pool. Many fun water features. • Enrichment classes including dance, music, acting, art & ceramics. 32,000 square foot expansion constructed to accommodate increased membership and number of summer campers. We are regarded throughout the community as an inclusive center providing excellent services and programming across the board.