YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago’s Post

The holiday season is approaching, and the perfect family trip is at YMCA Camp Pinewood! 🍂❄️ Take a hike in the snowy trails, bundle up around a fire, enjoy bird watching, or build an epic snowman — the possibilities are endless, and Camp Pinewood has something for everyone in every season! https://ow.ly/i1r150TOJc5

Join us at the Rauner Family YMCA on Wednesday, October 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a Community Conversation! We are welcoming Teresa Barajas as the new Executive Director for the Rauner Family Y. Teresa will be responsible for the site's growth and engagement, delivering tailored and informed community-based programming and services, and developing community-focused initiatives and outreach strategies. 💡 Be sure to register for the event to meet Teresa and chat about ways in which we can collectively strengthen the Rauner Family YMCA and serve the communities that anchor this community hub. Coffee and conchas will be provided! Can't make this event? Don't sweat it, we have an upcoming Community Conversation on Thursday, November 7!

The Open House Chicago architectural event is happening this weekend, October 19-20! The Chicago Architecture Center is partnering with more 170 sites across 20+ neighborhoods, and the Irving Park YMCA is part of the line-up! Come see us, and learn more our 99-year history and the iconic Bears Den. In addition to the Irving Park Y's debut, the historic Wabash YMCA in Bronzeville is joining once again this year. Be sure to stop by and learn about the rich history of the building and the Y's influence on Chicago in the early 20th century! https://ow.ly/mL8x50TMOIf

Raise a glass for the Downers Grove community! 🥂 Join us in championing our mission at the Indian Boundary YMCA Annual Gala Cocktail Party on Thursday, November 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cadence Kitchen. Enjoy delicious drinks and food while networking with individuals committed to strengthening our community. There's still time for you to get your tickets! https://ow.ly/NICt50TMM1k

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates the resilience and success of Native and Indigenous communities and people that continue to work towards revitalizing their culture and communities after hundreds of years of systemic injustice such as genocide, the reservation system, forced assimilation, boarding schools, and more. To stand in solidarity with Native and Indigenous communities and honor their contributions, the Y encourages you to learn more about this important holiday from the people and communities themselves. One such example is Deb Haaland, the first Native American Secretary of the Department of Interior. This pivotal role oversees the relationship between the United States and Tribal Communities and in this video, she explains what Indigenous Peoples’ Day means to her. The YMCA of the Seven Council Fires also offers Global Indigenous Youth Summits, resources, videos, and more that are directly related to the work they do within Indigenous communities. Visit their page to discover great resources, volunteer opportunities, and pledge your support for Indigenous Peoples’ Day! https://ow.ly/khm350TKrpr

Last night was magnetic. It was momentous. It was… just ALL the adjectives, y’all! 💜 THANK YOU to everyone who came out to join us at Rauner Family YMCA for the 2024 Recognition Dinner, as we honored Peloton Interactive, The Tate Brothers Foundation, and Laura Ricketts for their outsized impact across the region. Interested in learning more about the Y and our partners? Take a look our 2024 Impact Video and honoree videos! And stay tuned for event photos coming soon! Peloton: https://lnkd.in/g--x2YyX The Tate Brothers Foundation: https://lnkd.in/gqyh6etE Laura Ricketts: https://lnkd.in/gqSUNYzT

Let us share “A Moment of Light” this holiday season. ⭐ Please join Y leaders, friends, and neighbors for the annual Naperville Mayor’s Interfaith Community Breakfast on Friday, December 6, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Fry Family YMCA, hosted in partnership with the City of Naperville. Each year, community members gather for this morning of unity to celebrate and uplift the vibrant and diverse cultures and to shine a light on the positive impact we create together as friends and neighbors. Grab your tickets today! https://ow.ly/ETg150TJ1V5

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is this weekend — and we want you to join us in the YMCA Cheer Zone as we celebrate Team Y and all of the incredible runners participating this year! 🏃 We'll be in the Y's Jackson Blvd. parking lot, behind the Crown Family YMCA from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by for a little bit or stay the whole time, and join us for poster-making, fun activities, and, most importantly, CHEERING on TEAM YMCA! 🎉 📅: Sunday, October 13, 2024 🕗: 8 a.m. 📍 Crown Family YMCA Parking Lot (1033 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607) Want to support Team YMCA in their fundraising efforts? Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/6AsV50THifQ

Calling all ghoulies, goblins, and ghosts to the YMCA! 👻 There are no tricks up our sleeves, but we do have lots of treats! 🍬🍭 Celebrate the spookiest time of year with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago by swinging by one of our Halloween at the Y events. See what your local Y has planned and be sure to get loads of candy and snacks and show off your best costume! https://ow.ly/At1C50TGRyH

It's National Voter Education Week! 💡 You learned how to register with the Y, so now it's time to bridge the gap between registering to vote and actually casting a ballot. This is the perfect time to learn about your polling location, understand your ballot, make a plan to vote — and inspire others! https://ow.ly/EOkb50TG8ZH