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 […]
Exciting Changes in Store for Camp Echo
April 27, 2018
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 […]
$1 Million Donation Makes McGaw Residents Smile
February 21, 2018
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 […]