EVANSTON, IL – McGaw YMCA is proud to announce the return of its Day of Giving on May 8, 2025—a one-day opportunity for the Evanston community to come together and help create brighter futures. This year’s goal is to rally 130 donors in just 24 hours. Thanks to a generous matching gift, every donation made on May 8 will be doubled, up to $15,000—supporting essential programs. “We are thrilled to bring back the McGaw YMCA Day of Giving,” said Mark Metz, Chair of the McGaw YMCA Board of Directors. “This is a powerful opportunity for our community to come together and support the Y programs that change lives. With the support of a generous match, every gift will go twice as far.” To celebrate each act of generosity, McGaw YMCA will plant a colorful pinwheel in its Garden of Gratitude on the front lawn for every donation received, symbolizing the

EVANSTON, IL – The McGaw YMCA is excited to announce its upcoming Healthy Kids & Families Day event on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Families are invited to join us at this annual celebration designed to kick off the spring season with a focus on health, wellness, and family fun. This year, Healthy Kids & Families will feature a “Sportstastic” theme, with exciting carnival games and special photo and autograph opportunities with ETHS (Evanston Township High School) athletes and Special Olympic athletes. Additional activities include: Family Gym: Bounce house and active fun in the gym! Family Swim (advance sign-up required) Kids Club Stay & Play: A space for younger children to enjoy supervised playtime. Board Games & Arts & Crafts: Creative and engaging fun for the whole family. Glow-in-the-Dark Family Dance Party: Dance your way into the night. Movie Viewing: Watch Space Jam at 5:45