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McGaw YMCA Receives $65,000 in Grants from Jewel-Osco Foundation to Boost Efforts in Addressing Hunger in Evanston
June 12, 2024

  McGaw YMCA staff prepare to offer free summer meals to Evanston youth at the corner of Grove Avenue and Maple Street. EVANSTON, IL. — McGaw YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community, has received a significant boost with $65,000 in grants from the Jewel-Osco Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors charitable […]

MetaMedia Presents with Northwestern at Educational Conference
June 10, 2024

McGaw YMCA’s MetaMedia managers Sam Carroll (third from left) and Onam Lansana (third from right) joined Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy educators to present their shared research at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. EVANSTON, IL. — MetaMedia, the year-round digital media center and maker […]

Camp Echo Unveils Expanded Dining Hall Deck
June 4, 2024
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The Camp Echo Dining Hall deck extension will help transform the camp dining experience.  FREMONT, MI.  – McGaw YMCA is thrilled to announce the completion of Camp Echo’s Dining Hall extension just in time for Summer 2024. The addition of the new East Deck marks the first expansion of the […]

Kicking off the 100th season of Camp Echo
June 3, 2024

The first Camp Echo bus of the summer hit the road TODAY, kicking off the 100th season of camp in Fremont, Michigan. Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with laughter, adventure, and lifelong memories! RELATED: Explore the history and legacy that has made Camp Echo a beloved tradition for […]

Summer Food Program at McGaw Y Offers Free Healthy Meals to Evanston Kids
May 29, 2024

EVANSTON, IL. — Summer break is here, and for many children, it means losing access to the nutritious meals they rely on during the school year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), while over 30 million kids benefit from free or reduced-cost meals through the National School Lunch […]