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On Sunday, March 12, McGaw YMCA hosted its first Indoor Triathlon for youth and adults. The McGaw YMCA celebrated its commitment to community health and well-being with its first Indoor Triathlon on March 12. More than 65 participants registered for the friendly competition triathlon, which was held entirely indoors. The […]
McGaw YMCA announced the names of two individuals who will hold key leadership positions. EVANSTON, IL – The McGaw YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the Evanston community, announced today that it has appointed two new leaders to its executive leadership team. Nancy Owens has been named Chief Financial Officer […]
Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History,” wanted the study of past Black life to have a significant impact. He once stated, “We are going back to that beautiful history and it is going to inspire us to greater achievements.” In 1915, Woodson, a University of Chicago […]
The history of the YMCA – like the history of Evanston – is a story of incremental progress toward greater inclusion, equity, and justice. As we honor and celebrate Black history in the month of February and every day, we remain committed to our work of becoming an anti-racist, multicultural […]
On Saturday, January 7, McGaw YMCA welcomed members of the community with an afternoon filled with tours, demonstrations, and activities. The McGaw YMCA celebrated its commitment to strengthening community with its first Community Day of 2023 on January 7. Members of the Evanston community were able to explore the YMCA […]