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Summer Swim Lessons & Sports Registration is Open!
April 7, 2025

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for families to dive into fun and fitness at the Y. Community-wide registration is now open for Summer Sports programs and Summer Swim lessons. Whether families are looking to build confidence in the water with expert swim instructors or […]

McGaw YMCA Gala 2025: Shining Bright in the Evanston Community
February 3, 2025
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Monique Parsons, McGaw YMCA President/CEO, welcomed guests at the McGaw YMCA Gala on January 25. EVANSTON, IL. – The McGaw YMCA hosted its annual gala on January 25, 2025, in the Sebring-Lewis Center, bringing the Evanston community together for an evening that truly shined. This year’s event, presented by Northwestern […]

Celebrating Black History at the YMCA
February 1, 2025

The McGaw YMCA celebrates Black History Month as an important opportunity to learn and reflect. Rooted in our mission, the McGaw Y strives to be a welcoming place of belonging for all who walk through our doors. This month—and every month—we reaffirm our commitment to being a place where everyone can […]

Honoring Black Leaders in the Y Movement
February 1, 2025

The history of the YMCA – like the history of the United States – is a story of incremental progress toward being a place for all. As we celebrate Black History Month, we are honoring the stories of Black leaders who helped move the YMCA – and America – forward, […]

We Stand by Our Values – A Message from Monique
January 31, 2025

Dear McGaw YMCA community, We stand by our values. At McGaw YMCA, we are more than just a Y—we are a community built on the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We remain steadfast in our vision of being a place FOR ALL, where every person matters. McGaw YMCA will continue to […]