OUR IMPACT
YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW.
IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY FOR 120 YEARS
Since December 31, 1902, the West Cook YMCA has been providing programs and services to address the needs of our community from serving as a refuge for young men, to physical education and housing, to providing childcare and teaching swim lessons, to becoming a leader in chronic disease prevention and addressing the Achievement Gap in our students.
YOUR IMPACT THROUGH THE Y
Whether you are a member or a donor, you help facilitate how your Y responds to the needs of our community and make an impact on our neighbors.
- Over $1 million provided in scholarships since 2014
- 180 students improved their math and literacy skills in partnership with 2 school districts
- 60 migrant individuals are provided temporary housing
- 800 youth gained confidence in the water through the Y’s Aquatic programs
- 250 youth hosted through community partnership programming
- Participants in the Diabetes Prevention Program reduced their risk for developing type 2 diabetes
- Partnering with over 20 healthcare organizations to reduce the social determinants of health through chronic disease prevention programs
GIVE TODAY IN HONOR OF 120 YEARS
When you give, you impact our community today and tomorrow. 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly to providing scholarships to children, adults, and seniors- your friends and neighbors- transforming their lives through access to programs and services that can open the door to help each person becoming their best self.