Three new board members were announced at the 138th Annual Meeting on August 8. EVANSTON, IL – The McGaw YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community, announced the election of three new members to serve three-year terms on its Board of Directors. The announcement was made at the 138th Annual Meeting held August 8. The following community leaders have been elected to the board: Monique Holland, Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief of Staff at Northwestern University Philina King, General Counsel at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Jeremy Yonan, Vice President, Head of Total Rewards and HRIS at Upwork Read their detailed biographies. The Annual Meeting was held at the McGaw YMCA with an online option offered for those who wished to attend virtually. Those in attendance had an opportunity to celebrate the Y’s volunteer board members and hear from President & CEO Monique Parsons, who provided an update on […]

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