For 140 years, the YMCA has been a cornerstone of the Evanston Community. In that time, the McGaw YMCA has evolved to meet the needs of countless individuals. Throughout its history, the McGaw Y has been a place for people of all ages to come together to learn, grow, and find community.
We invite you to be a part of the McGaw Y’s impact by sponsoring our signature event: the Y140 Party. This year’s Y-140 Party will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM here at the McGaw YMCA in the Sebring-Lewis Center.
As a sponsor of the Y140 Party, you’re doing much more than supporting an event, you are helping us celebrate the last 140 years of impact while ensuring that Y programs can meet the ever-expanding needs of our community for years to come. This year’s event will blend the elegance of our previous Galas with the nostalgia, community, and dancing of the Y-parties of the past. Join us in celebrating 140 years of building community and creating impact in Evanston.
Thank you for your consideration. Your support makes the Y’s mission to cultivate the whole person, provide equitable access to transformational experiences that uplift the mind, body, and spirit for all possible. We look forward to connecting with you over the next several weeks to learn more about your interest in sponsoring this year’s event and the Y’s mission.