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Mayor Daniel Biss (left) presented the YMCA Day in Evanston Proclamation to McGaw YMCA President/CEO Monique Parsons and Chief of Staff and Strategy Jesse Chatz. EVANSTON, IL. – At the October 27 City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel Biss proclaimed November 17, 2025, as YMCA Day in Evanston, recognizing the YMCA’s […]
Mark Metz and Noreen Edwards, shown here crossing into Illinois, have already biked 2,900 of 4,100 miles for the McGaw YMCA Men’s Residence and its upcoming renovations. (Photo credit: Miles that Matter blog) McGaw YMCA Board Chair Mark Metz and his wife, Noreen Edwards, are over halfway through their cross-country […]
Make this summer one you’ll never forget—join the incredible team at McGaw YMCA’s Camp Echo in Fremont, Michigan! We’re looking for passionate, energetic young adults who want to spend their summer building community, developing leadership skills, and creating life-changing experiences for campers. Whether you want to work directly with campers […]
EVANSTON, IL. – The McGaw YMCA proudly announces the launch of its 140th Anniversary Celebration, a year-long series of events and initiatives honoring more than a century of service and community impact in Evanston. Since its founding on November 17, 1885, the Evanston YMCA—now the McGaw YMCA—has served generations of […]
Staff Spotlight: Meet Eric! He has been a part of the Y family for 16 years, working in Membership & Programs, Fitness, and is now one of our Resident Program Managers. His favorite part of the job? Working with residents to achieve their goal of independent living. Eric enjoys, “helping […]