At its annual fundraising event, the Democratic Party of Evanston honored Monique Parsons with the Abner J. Mikva Award.  EVANSTON, IL — At its annual fundraising event on November 9, the Democratic Party of Evanston honored Monique Parsons, President and CEO of the McGaw YMCA, as this year’s recipient of the Abner J. Mikva Award. Each year, the award recognizes community members and volunteers whose exceptional contributions reflect the progressive values the organization promotes.   Parsons was selected from a distinguished group of nominees for her dedication to serving the Evanston community. Through her volunteer service as vice president of the Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education and her leadership at the Y, Parsons has worked tirelessly to empower youth and promote equity in Evanston. Her efforts exemplify both the spirit of the award and the mission of the McGaw YMCA.  The award was presented during the Democratic […]

Each year, the McGaw YMCA Board of Directors nominates a new cohort of individuals to serve on the Board and the Membership of the McGaw YMCA votes to elect new board members during the virtual Board Election. The proposed slate is listed below. This year’s virtual Board Election will be held December 1 – 8. Current McGaw Y members will receive an email at 8:00 a.m. (CDT) on Monday, December 1, with a link to the virtual ballot to cast their vote.  The polls will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 8. The Board election results will be shared at the Annual Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the McGaw YMCA Chinnock Lounge. RSVP for the Annual Meeting. Current Board Members Up for Re-Election The following slate of current board members is up for re-election during the Board Election. Three-Year Term: