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For 175 years, the Y has been a place where connections strengthen communities across the U.S. With locations in over 10,000 neighborhoods nationwide, the Y is part of everyday life-helping people reach goals, build relationships, and find a true sense of belonging. No matter where you are, there’s a place for you […]
No Place Like This Place: Something for Everyone at the Y The McGaw YMCA is more than programs-it’s connection. It’s where unlikely friendships form and unexpected support shows up. Whoever you are and whatever your goals, you’ll find your place and your people at the Y, because there’s No Place […]
Get ready—Camp Echo’s 2026 registration season is almost here! Mark your calendars with the upcoming dates to register for all Youth and Family Camp programs: Early Registration Lottery: December 2–9 at noon Open Enrollment: Begins January 6 Early Registration Lottery (Dec. 2-9 at noon) The Early Registration Lottery gives all campers—new and returning—an […]
Mark Metz and Noreen Edwards started the TransAmerica Trail in Oregon (left) and celebrated in Virginia (right), after completing 4,100 miles for the McGaw YMCA Men’s Residence and its upcoming renovations. (Photo credit: Metz and Edwards) EVANSTON, IL – After more than two months on the road, McGaw YMCA Board […]
Evanston, IL – The McGaw YMCA celebrated its 140th anniversary with a weeklong series of events, including the first-ever YMCA Day in Evanston on November 17, bringing together members, staff, supporters, families, and community friends to honor this milestone. On YMCA Day, festivities filled the historic building at 1000 Grove […]