Wabash YMCA
The Wabash YMCA, a non-profit organization, is driven by community need and guided by community volunteers. The Wabash YMCA is an intimate and historic Y committed to providing opportunities to help people of all ages develop and grow in spirit, mind and body. We invite you to see how you and your family can enhance your life, connect with your community and become healthier in the process.
Programs and Membership
The Wabash YMCA offers licensed after school programs, youth sports including karate and basketball, recreational and instructional swim, senior-friendly fitness classes, open gym and fitness. For program and membership information, please see our Program Brochure.
Program Registration Dates
| Key Dates | Spring I | Spring II |
| Member | Feb 1 | Mar 29 |
| Program Member | Feb 8 | Apr 5 |
| Registration Deadline | Feb 15 | Apr 12 |
| Classes Begin |
Feb 21 | Apr 18 |
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 7:00am-9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Volunteer
At the YMCA, a volunteer's time and talent can go a long way to help a child, mentor a teen or provide support for families. Volunteers come from all walks of life but they share a common trait- wanting to help others. Examples of volunteer opportunities include:
- Assist with the maintenance/cleaning
- Coordinate a group project
- Coach/Referee youth sports
- Work with young children (reading stories, arts & crafts, teaching dance, mentoring, etc)
For more information on how you can become a volunteer, contact Angelic Graves at 773.285.0200.
Donate
The Wabash YMCA, an affiliate of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We rely on charitable giving to meet the evolving needs of individuals and families and to extend and deepen our reach into our community. Individual, corporate, and foundation donations allow us: to offer financial assistance/IBRS to individuals and families who cannot otherwise afford to join the local YMCA; to give scholarships to youth at our day, resident, specialty, and medical camps; and to provide a broad array of social services and leadership development programs to children, youth, adults, seniors, and families. For more information, please contact Cherita Ellens, Executive Director, at 773.326.2543.
Branch Leadership
Cherita Ellens, Executive Director, 773.326.2543
Angelic Graves, Program Director, 773.285.0020
Lavonna Loving, Child Care Site Director, 773.326.3022
Lynn Contri, Business Manager, 773.326.2555
Leakia Ellis, Aquatics Director, 773.326.2544
Contact Us
Wabash YMCA
3763 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
Phone: 773.285.0020
Fax: 773.947.8953