YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC MCGAW INC
1000 Grove Street, Evanston, IL 60201 mcgawymca.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: The McGaw YMCA is an open charitable, membership association that promotes growth in spirit, mind, and body through programs and services for all. As a cause-driven, charitable organization, we are committed to building the foundations of community. We seek to understand and address community needs in order to effect lasting personal and social change in our three areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The McGaw YMCA Vision is to be Evanston's lead collaborative partner in strengthening community.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT McGaw YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what the can achieve. That's why we help young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our YMCA programs include early childhood education which provides programs for over 1,000 children annually. We provide the only Head Start program in our service area to prepare preschool children for kindergarten. Our Summer Learning program provides education to 170 rising 1st through 4th graders free of charge to help them achieve their academic potential. We provide School's Out and Day Camp programs for 3rd-5th grade students in our district. To further STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education, McGaw provides a MetaMedia makerspace program which is free of charge for 6th-8th grade students. McGaw provides residential summer camp programs to 1400 youth and families each summer to improve the well-being of their spirit, mind, and body. Expenses include direct financial assistance of $1,003,865 which enable programs to be accessible for children and families in our community.

HEALTHY LIVING McGaw YMCA is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. McGaw had over 4,250 people attend one of our health & wellness classes. Our swim program and sports & courts progarms reach over 2,500 children and adults annually through group and private lessons. We provide health screenings and access to wellness programs to over 170 men which have residences at our YMCA. As a result of our programs over 11,300 members and another 5,100 participants in our community are receiving the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible, affordable and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels. Last year, we provided $738,176 in financial assistance to people who otherwise may not have been able to afford to participate.

SOCIAL RESPONSBILITY: McGaw YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical social needs for more than 130 years. Our YMCA provides affordable housing, case management, and wrap-around social services to over 170 men. McGaw provides educational programs free of charge to children in the community through our summer learning and STEAM education programs. We provide food programs which provide access to healthy meals for lower income individuals in our community. Through our programs and community partnerships, McGaw delivers the training, resources and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps and overcome obstacles. Last year, we engaged 700 YMCA members, participants, and volunteers in activities that strengthen our community and pave the way for future generations to thrive.

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