On November 17, we invite you to join us in celebrating the founding of the McGaw YMCA and our shared legacy of bringing people together to strengthen minds, bodies, and neighborhoods in Evanston. As we celebrate our birthday and launch the season of giving, join us to celebrate our shared legacy of bringing people together. Here are three […]
Giving Tuesday | November 30
Give today for Evanston’s tomorrow. Join us in giving back on November 30. Our commitment to always be here for our community remains constant. We believe that all acts of generosity help shape the community we want to live in where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Please consider a gift of any amount, whether […]
McGaw YMCA Annual Meeting (Sept. 13)
MCGAW YMCA 136th Annual Meeting Join us online for the 136th Annual Meeting of the Association on September 13, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Audience The Annual Meeting is open to all McGaw YMCA members, staff, residents, donors, volunteers, partners, and community members who are interested in supporting the work of the YMCA. Format The […]
Mission Impact Series: Housing (Mar. 4)
Join Us For Our Next Mission Impact Series Discussion on Zoom: “At Home at 1000 Grove” Thursday, March 4 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Join us on Zoom for our second Mission Impact Series, “At Home at 1000 Grove”, on Thursday, March 4, at 4:30 p.m. This live virtual event will feature the Men’s Residence Program at McGaw YMCA and will include […]
Black History Month at McGaw Y
The McGaw YMCA honors and celebrates Black history in the month of February and every day as we work to be a place of belonging for all people at every stage of life. We bring people together. We listen to our community. We respond with intention. We are part of the larger YMCA movement that believes […]
Discover the Y’s Connection to Black History Month
Black History Month has roots associated with the YMCA. Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History,” wanted the study of past Black life to have a significant impact. He once stated, “We are going back to that beautiful history and it is going to inspire us to greater achievements.” In 1915, Woodson, a University of Chicago […]
Giving Tuesday | December 1
Together we give. Together we can build an Evanston where everyone thrives. Join us in giving back for Giving Tuesday on December 1. A lot has changed at the Y over this past year, but our commitment to always be here for our community remains constant. Our community knows that McGaw YMCA is essential and […]
Happy 135th Birthday, McGaw!
Today, November 17, we invite you to join us in celebrating the founding of the McGaw YMCA and our shared legacy of bringing people together to strengthen minds, bodies, and neighborhoods in Evanston. Though birthday celebrations look quite different this year, we are grateful to be here, at the heart of Evanston, working to meet […]
Mission Impact Series: Education (Nov. 12)
Join Us For A Live Discussion! Thursday, November 12 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Join us for our first Mission Impact Series virtual event, Building an Education Ecosystem for Evanston’s Youngest Learners, on Thursday, November 12, at 4:30 p.m. Learn more about the McGaw YMCA’s work to support the out of school learning needs and […]
Black Leaders in Evanston
Black Leaders in Evanston with Strong Ties to the Y The McGaw YMCA honors and celebrates Black history in the month of February and every day. The following Black leaders are recognized as dynamic changemakers in Evanston with strong ties to the YMCA. Mayor Lorraine H. Morton Born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, it […]