2024

McGaw YMCA Leaders Chosen to Represent Camp Echo Nationally, Internationally

Camp Echo, News /

McGaw Y employees Amiee Woodrow (left) and Bernard Rocca were selected for two YMCA leadership programs to strengthen their respective roles at Camp Echo. EVANSTON, IL – McGaw YMCA proudly announces that employees Bernard Rocca and Amiee Woodrow will represent Camp Echo nationally and internationally in two unique YMCA leadership programs. Bernard Rocca (he/him), Camp Echo Executive Director, has been chosen to lead a cohort of McGaw YMCA leaders through the YMCA Annual Giving Academy. This year-long program equips YMCA leaders across the nation with essential fundraising skills in support of the Y mission. Participants learn best practices and strategies to develop successful fundraising programs, focusing on areas like year-round planning, major gift cultivation, stewardship, and data-driven donor engagement. Bernard is one of 77 YMCA leaders nationwide selected to lead their association’s engagement in the Academy. He plans to use this experience to continue building upon Camp Echo’s strong history […]

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McGaw YMCA Launches Signage & Wayfinding Project

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The project aims to improve how visitors find their way around the 1000 Grove Street building.   EVANSTON, IL – McGaw YMCA is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive Signage & Wayfinding project for its main building located at 1000 Grove Street. The project seeks to elevate the visitor experience, making it easier and more enjoyable to navigate the facility and access amenities, programs, and resources.  The project will span several years and focus on four key areas: interior signs and wayfinding, exterior signs and parking lots, donor recognition and heritage signs, and updating signs in the Men’s Residence following its renovation. The phased approach will streamline navigation within and around the building, better highlight the Y’s wide range of amenities, and strengthen the YMCA brand. This initiative aligns with McGaw YMCA’s mission to provide equitable access to transformational experiences and its vision of being a place of belonging

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Frequent Y’er Club Challenge – March

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Choose your Frequent Y’er Club challenge for March! The McGaw YMCA Frequent Y’er Club challenges and celebrates members who are committed to strengthening self and community through active participation at the Y. Keep your motivation fresh and deepen your engagement across our Y community as you progress in your fitness journey. Choose a new challenge from one of our four quarterly challenge options each month and be proud of the new goals you will achieve! Plus, earn fun Y prizes along the way! FREE for McGaw YMCA members age 14+. Complete 1 of the 4 challenges: Visit the Y 12 or more times in the calendar month. Enjoy 3 or more group fitness class formats for the first time. * Conquer the 30-day plank challenge. Set and achieve a 30-day SMART goal with a Y fitness professional. Prize: First-time Frequent Y’er 2024 finishers receive a t-shirt. All finishers receive the

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