The Board of Directors sets strategic direction and policy to support the Y’s mission and vision of becoming a place of belonging for all people at every stage of life. EVANSTON, IL — McGaw YMCA is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. The appointment underscores the YMCA’s commitment to reflecting the unique talent and voices of Evanston’s diverse and vibrant community. The new board members are: Brandon Buchanan, Director, Health Equity, NorthShore University HealthSystem. Brandon is a is a writer, mentor, and community health advocate who is passionate about improving healthcare equity for people and underserved communities. In his role at NorthShore, Brandon is responsible for promoting the vision of health equity and developing interventions to eliminate health disparities and barriers to accessing high-quality and coordinated care. Brandon graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Community Health,

The vision for McGaw YMCA’s future is to become a place of belonging for all people at every stage of life. This strategic plan is the roadmap for how the YMCA will arrive at this destination. EVANSTON, IL. The McGaw YMCA has adopted a new strategic plan detailing the organization’s focus areas for the next three years. The goals of the plan include an increase in school readiness and success in Y youth; becoming a leader in promoting mental and physical well-being; addressing nutrition and food security across our community; advocating for bridge housing as part of Evanston’s response to affordable housing; completing the Men’s Residence fundraising and renovation project; and a focus on providing more responsive services to address the ever-changing needs in the Evanston community. Rooted in the Y’s mission and vision, the McGaw Y will focus on four strategic priorities in these upcoming years: strengthening community &