Health & Wellbeing Education & Young People 2023
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

2023 Impact Report

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's 2023 impact report highlights a year of brand transformation, community expansion and partnership. The organisation serves 300,000 people annually across 14 centres, 5 camps and nearly 100 extension sites. Key milestones include the launch of the Power of Play brand, the ComEd CONSTRUCT Youth Academy for clean energy careers, and announcements of two new community hubs — the West Garfield Park YMCA within the Sankofa Wellness Village and a new Loop YMCA.

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Health and fitness programmes; youth development including summer camps; early education and care; violence prevention; workforce development (ComEd CONSTRUCT Youth Academy, Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Programme, Economic Equity Institute); food security; swim lessons; mentorship and digital skills-building; Community Hub model providing neighbourhood-based services

📊Key Metrics

300,000 individuals served annually across 14 centres, 5 camps and nearly 100 extension sites Key Metric 1
20 high school students of colour completed the ComEd CONSTRUCT Youth Academy, gaining career exposure in clean energy jobs Key Metric 2
Chicago Marathon Team Y raised over $42,000 for the Y's mission, exceeding the $30,900 target Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • Launched 'The Power of Play' brand platform in October 2023 following multi-year stakeholder development process; Y celebrated 165 years of community impact
  • Announced partnership in Sankofa Wellness Village (West Garfield Park), a major capital project to open the West Garfield Park YMCA in 2025 offering primary care, drop-in childcare, mental health services, workforce development and community-owned grocery
  • Announced Loop YMCA as anchor for Assemble Chicago mixed-use development in downtown Chicago; commitment to grow from serving 300,000 to over 1,000,000 individuals annually

📍Geography

International

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