McGaw YMCA Board Welcomes Three New Members (8/10/2022) - New board members were announced at the 137th Annual Meeting on August 9. EVANSTON, IL — The McGaw YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community, announced the election of three new members to serve three-year terms on its Board of Directors. The announcement was made at the 137th Annual Meeting held August 9. The […] McGaw YMCA Announces Board Slate of Nominees & Annual Meeting (7/7/2022) - FY23 BOARD ELECTION Each year, the McGaw YMCA Board of Directors nominates a new cohort of individuals to serve on the Board and the Membership of the McGaw YMCA votes to elect new and returning board members during the virtual Board Election. The proposed slate is listed below. In addition, as part of the FY23 […] An Important Message from Monique: Shooting in Highland Park (7/5/2022) - Dear McGaw YMCA community, The tragedy at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade is a heartbreaking moment that has changed the lives of children, families, and an entire community forever. My heart is heavy as I think about their journeys ahead as they navigate the incredible pain and grief of surviving gun violence. Like […] An Important Message from Monique (5/25/2022) - Dear McGaw YMCA community, We are not okay. Over the past few weeks, our neighbors across the country and here in Evanston have endured countless acts of hateful violence, many of which were racially motivated. Whether it’s the nooses found hanging outside of Haven Middle School, the attacks targeting Black people in a Buffalo, NY, […] McGaw YMCA Releases Community Impact Report for 2020 and 2021 (5/24/2022) - EVANSTON, IL — Today, the McGaw YMCA released its combined 2020 and 2021 Community Impact Report, highlighting the ways in which we have adapted and innovated to address the needs of our community over the past two challenging years. Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have worked tirelessly to provide creative solutions […] McGaw YMCA Board Welcomes Three New Members (5/6/2022) - The Board of Directors sets strategic direction and policy to support the Y’s mission and vision of becoming a place of belonging for all people at every stage of life. EVANSTON, IL — McGaw YMCA is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. The appointment underscores the YMCA’s […] McGaw YMCA Announces New Strategic Plan to Better Serve Evanston (4/5/2022) - The vision for McGaw YMCA’s future is to become a place of belonging for all people at every stage of life. This strategic plan is the roadmap for how the YMCA will arrive at this destination. EVANSTON, IL. The McGaw YMCA has adopted a new strategic plan detailing the organization’s focus areas for the next […] McGaw Y Shares Plans for Men’s Residence Renovation Project (2/4/2022) - EVANSTON, ILLINOIS (FEBRUARY 4, 2022) – The McGaw YMCA announced today plans to renovate and modernize its Men’s Residence facilities. The YMCA is currently completing the design development phase of this plan and seeking leadership gifts to fund the project. Equity and public health, with an emphasis on safety and improved quality of life, are […] McGaw YMCA Welcomes Five New Board Members (9/14/2021) - EVANSTON, IL — The McGaw YMCA, a leading cause-driven, charitable organization at the heart of Evanston, announced the election of five new members to its Board of Directors at its 136th Annual Meeting, which was held virtually on September 13. Coming from housing, banking, legal, community organizing and facilities/engineering backgrounds, the new board members bring years of collective experience and leadership in Evanston to help McGaw address the community’s most pressing needs. The following new board members were elected to serve the […] McGaw YMCA Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Employees (9/8/2021) - Nearly 90 percent of McGaw YMCA’s employees are already fully vaccinated against COVID-19, thanks in part to the YMCA’s partnership with the City of Evanston to provide free vaccines earlier this year. EVANSTON, IL — As an organization committed to the health and well-being of the Evanston community, the McGaw YMCA has announced it will require employees who are medically able and not […]
MCGAW YMCA HOSTS MISSION IMPACT SERIES PANEL DISCUSSION ON MEN’S RESIDENCE PROGRAM (3/5/2021) - EVANSTON, IL — On March 4, the McGaw YMCA hosted its second Mission Impact Series live panel discussion, “At Home At 1000 Grove.” Community members, friends, and supporters gathered on Zoom to listen to panelists discuss the critical role of the McGaw’s Men’s Residence program and the vision for expanding supportive housing solutions at the YMCA. The live virtual panel discussion featured McGaw YMCA Leadership, Nicole Woodard, Chief Operating Officer; Roland Fouché, MPA, Senior Director of Residence/Housing; Allie Payne, Advancement […] McGaw YMCA Offers COVID-19 Vaccine to Residents, Staff (2/26/2021) - EVANSTON, IL – On February 25, in partnership with the City of Evanston Health & Human Services Department, McGaw YMCA hosted a vaccination event in the Sebring-Lewis Center Gym to offer the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to McGaw Y residents and staff. More than 260 vaccines were administered by Evanston Fire Department paramedics. […]
McGaw YMCA Hosts Mission Impact Series Panel Discussion On ‘Education Ecosystem’ In Evanston (11/13/2020) - EVANSTON, IL — On November 12, the McGaw YMCA hosted its first Mission Impact Series live panel discussion, “Building an Education Ecosystem for Evanston’s Youngest Learners.” Community members, friends, and supporters of McGaw gathered on Zoom to listen to expert panelists discuss a vision for building an ecosystem that supports the education and development of […] McGaw YMCA Launches Mission Impact Series (10/26/2020) - EVANSTON, IL — The McGaw YMCA has transformed its annual “one night only” in-person fundraising event into a new virtual impact series aimed at bringing the Evanston community together safely throughout the year in support of McGaw’s most critical work. The McGaw YMCA’s Mission Impact Series is a collection of exclusive video presentations and live […]
McGaw YMCA Welcomes Four New Board Members (9/16/2020) - McGaw YMCA Welcomes Four New Board Members EVANSTON, IL, September 16 — The McGaw YMCA, a leading cause-driven, charitable organization at the heart of Evanston, is pleased to announce the election of four new members to its Board of Directors at the 135th Annual Meeting held September 15. Coming from business, nonprofit, youth development, education, […]