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 […]

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 […]

Fostering a love of community and deep appreciation of the outdoors, Camp Echo is one of the McGaw YMCA’s many youth development programs that is life-changing for kids. Not only has it become one of Evanston youth’s most treasured experiences, it continues to be increasingly accessible with exceptional, mindfully created programming. McGaw is intentionally working […]

Another generous gift from The Davee Foundation will benefit the program that started it all – our men’s residence. The McGaw YMCA has a long history of providing affordable housing for men in Evanston. This January, in addition to the $1 Million Camp Echo grant, the McGaw YMCA received a $1 Million donation in memory […]

Welcoming. Community-focused. Energizing. Those were just some of the descriptors used by attendees of the re-envisioned McGaw YMCA Gala, held on Jan. 20. This year’s signature fundraiser featured an elegant cocktail lounge atmosphere complete with made-to-order food tables, a center bar, and plenty of space to mingle. More than 400 people attended the gala to […]