A Fiscal Year-End Update from McGaw YMCA’s President/CEO The following remarks were presented by President/CEO Monique Parsons at the 138th Annual Meeting on August 8. It is an honor to provide this update as the President and CEO of this remarkable organization, which has been serving the Evanston community for over a century. This fiscal year has been filled with incredible milestones and inspiring moments that have brought us closer to our mission of cultivating the whole person, strengthening community, and providing equitable access to transformational experiences that uplift the mind, body, and spirit. As we reflect on our achievements and set our sights on the future, I’d like to share some of our notable accomplishments and present our vision for the future. Membership Growth: Over the past year, we have experienced significant growth in our membership, with a record number of individuals and families joining and staying with the

EVANSTON, IL. – Monique Parsons, McGaw YMCA President/CEO, took the stage at the 2023 General Assembly of YMCAs in Atlanta, GA, to emphasize the importance of using the YMCA Boys & Young Men of Color (BYMOC) Strategy in youth-serving programs like MetaMedia. The BYMOC Strategy aims to empower boys and young men of color to achieve their full potential through targeted support and investment in their pathways to success. Since its launch in 2018, the BYMOC Initiative has been operationalized at the community level by a cohort of local Ys in 26 cities and 16 states, including McGaw YMCA. To date, these Ys have collectively served 1,400 boys and young men of color. As the demand for aligning school participation with workforce development grows, the focus on boys and young men of color has become increasingly critical. By the end of 2024, the cohort will grow to include 100 cities,