EVANSTON, IL. – Monique Parsons, McGaw YMCA President/CEO, took the stage at the 2023 General Assembly of YMCAs in Atlanta, GA, to emphasize the importance of using the YMCA Boys & Young Men of Color (BYMOC) Strategy in youth-serving programs like MetaMedia. The BYMOC Strategy aims to empower boys and young men of color to achieve their full potential through targeted support and investment in their pathways to success. Since its launch in 2018, the BYMOC Initiative has been operationalized at the community level by a cohort of local Ys in 26 cities and 16 states, including McGaw YMCA. To date, these Ys have collectively served 1,400 boys and young men of color. As the demand for aligning school participation with workforce development grows, the focus on boys and young men of color has become increasingly critical. By the end of 2024, the cohort will grow to include 100 cities, […]

Last Updated: 7/13/2023 McGaw YMCA members will have the opportunity to utilize Northwestern University’s pool at the Norris Aquatics Center (2311 Campus Dr.) during our annual pool closure period. To allow for your most enjoyable experience and serve as the best neighbors and partners with Northwestern, please review the below prior to your visit. General NU pool hours: Weekdays: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sundays: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Several days will have alternate pool hours: Sept 1: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. & 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Sept 2: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sept 3: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sept 4: Closed All Day Sept 9: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sept 10: 12:00 – 5:30 p.m. From August 24 – 27, the NU utility plant will be shut down for maintenance. The pools will