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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 […]
EVANSTON, IL. – The McGaw YMCA is turning 140, and the community is invited to celebrate at the Y140 Party on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 7:00–10:00 PM in the McGaw YMCA Sebring-Lewis Center. Presented by Northwestern University, this 21+ fundraising event blends the sophistication and style of past McGaw […]