MetaMedia Opens the Door to STEM-based Learning For Ciara and Jasira, the McGaw YMCA is like a second home. Following in the footsteps of their older siblings, these two 14-year-old girls have been coming here since they were very young, playing basketball after school and hanging out with other youth. The two girls became friends […]
The Men’s Residence Program: Seeing is Believing
November 7, 2018
How One Man’s Story Exemplifies McGaw’s Positive Impact The Men’s Residence is so much more than a physical space that exists upstairs at the McGaw YMCA. It is, in fact, a program that exemplifies the values upon which the McGaw Y is built on – caring, honesty, respect, responsibility. It sets a standard for strengthening […]
The Benefits of an Afterschool Program
September 4, 2018
With the new school year under way, McGaw Y is preparing to serve the community through our after school programs. A new school year is filled with opportunity—a chance to start new routines, build new friendships and discover new interests. It’s an exciting time for many kids, however—at the end of the school […]
Monique Takes the Helm – It’s Official!
April 27, 2018
It’s an exciting time for the McGaw Y! Just a few weeks ago, Board Chair Patricia Maunsell made the official announcement that Monique Parsons has accepted the permanent role of President/CEO. Congratulations Monique! As many of us have seen first-hand, Monique has a passionate commitment to McGaw, Evanston and the community. Monique will continue to carry out the McGaw Board’s vision to […]
Feeling Comfortable with College: Y Achievers’ 2018 Spring Break College Tour
April 27, 2018
Why should high school students visit colleges? There are plenty of reasons, but one of the most important involves the way Shanice Stoby, an ETHS junior and a Y Achiever, describes her experience visiting Howard University just a few weeks ago: “I’m so in love with that school! The students, they were in this little […]