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YMCA Day of Giving May 1

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McGaw YMCA announces YMCA Day of Giving to support programming for all. EVANSTON, IL – On May 1, the McGaw YMCA will host a YMCA Day of Giving, a one-day event designed to ensure the Y is available to all Evanstonians. The McGaw Y has set a goal of 100 donors to support the children and families in the Evanston community. “This Day of Giving is more than just a fundraising event; it’s a celebration of community spirit,” said Mark Metz, Chair of the Board of Directors at the McGaw YMCA. “We invite everyone to join us on May 1st as we come together to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors and nurture the roots of our community.” Thanks to a generous donor, gifts made to the McGaw YMCA on May 1 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $30,000! The money raised on this day […]

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Frequent Y’er Club Challenge – April

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McGaw YMCA Frequent Y'er Club Challenge

Choose your Frequent Y’er Club challenge for April! 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.  Record perfect attendance in a group fitness class. Conquer the 30-day step challenge.* Set and achieve a 30-day SMART goal with a Y fitness professional. Prize: Finishers receive a McGaw Y shirt specific to their chosen fitness challenge. New for 2024! Complete all

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Sign up to Volunteer with Camp Echo

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With just over two months until Camp Echo’s 100th summer on Ryerson Long Lake begins, there are many opportunities to volunteer in Fremont and in Evanston this spring and summer. Adult Work Weekend at Camp Echo The 2024 Adult Spring Work Weekend is scheduled for May3-5.  This year, volunteers can choose to extend their stay before or after the weekend to complete additional projects in preparation for the 100th Anniversary.  Standard work weekend tasks include dock installation, cabin painting, cleaning and organizing program areas, clearing trails and/or woodchipping trails, splitting logs, and more. RSVP for Adult Work Weekend by April 26.   Click here to RSVP  Camp Echo Spirit Squad at McGaw YMCA The Camp Echo Spirit Squad plays an important role in helping families navigate the camp bus departure and arrival process at the McGaw Y in Evanston.  Spirit Squad volunteers help with medication check-in, help manage the Solution Station, assist

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