Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation

Northwestern, Evanston school districts to kick off education partnership

September 20, 2017

After four years of discussion about improving the success of Evanston students in postsecondary education, a Northwestern partnership with local school districts is beginning its first project. The...

Youth Organizations Umbrella plans move to new headquarters next year

April 7, 2015

Youth Organizations Umbrella will relocate its headquarters to a new facility across the street from Evanston Township High School. The local youth development agency is currently working on the design...

New youth center slated to open in March

February 13, 2015

A new youth center, originally scheduled to open in January and meant to provide out-of-school opportunities for middle school students, will open soon at the McGaw YMCA. The MetaMedia Youth Center...

SESP collaborates with YMCA on Evanston youth educational center

October 8, 2014

Professors from the School of Education and Social Policy are collaborating with the McGaw YMCA of Evanston to create an innovative learning environment for underserved middle school students. Construction...

YMCA gets $1 million for revamped youth center

September 25, 2014

McGaw YMCA received a $1 million gift to build a new youth center that will offer more out-of-school opportunities to students, the organization announced Monday. The YMCA, 1000 Grove St., will use...

Load More Stories