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West Garfield Park YMCA

Introducing the West Garfield Park YMCA!

Here at the West Garfield Park YMCA, located in the Sankofa Village Wellness Center, we believe in the transformative Power of Play! Whether it’s through sports and fitness, childcare and youth programming, or any of our other core community services, we strive to provide endless opportunities for growth and support that promote holistic wellbeing for all. 

The Sankofa Wellness Village in Garfield Park

Residents, faith-based and health care institutions, nonprofits — including the YMCA of Metro Chicago! — and other stakeholders in Garfield Park are working to revitalize the neighborhood’s commercial quarter and break the cycle of disinvestment through a new initiative called the Sankofa Wellness Village. The Sankofa Wellness Village will create opportunities for West Garfield Park residents of all ages to have access to health and recreation services, business development, healthy food, and the arts. 

The Sankofa Village Wellness Center will be the (literal!) center of the Sankofa Wellness Village, where individuals and families can access programs, offerings, and services that empower all people. As part of the Sankofa Village Wellness Center, the West Garfield Park YMCA will offer fitness and sports, childcare and youth programming, and more. 

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Discover Our Brand New Space

Addressing a variety of needs, the Sankofa Village Wellness Center will provide an exercise facility and comprehensive healthcare for all ages, as well as drop-in childcare services, a community-owned credit union, and financial education classes. This center is designed for collaboration and impact with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Rush University System for Health, West Side United, Erie Family Health Centers, and Leaders Network Credit Union. Explore renderings of the Sankofa Village Wellness Center, including the West Garfield Park YMCA, through our Image Gallery to the right!

Explore What You Can Do (Soon!) at the West Garfield Park YMCA

Finding an outlet that stimulates the mind and inspires passion while still encouraging physical engagement is what we’re all about. There are so many possibilities to express yourself at the Y, so discover your place here! 
  • A dance class

    Fitness

    Our fitness center and walking track support a healthy lifestyle for residents of West Garfield Park. Whether you’re looking to stay fit, improve your wellbeing, or meet new friends, the Y is here every step of the way.
  • Kids playing basketball

    Sports

    There's no better place to foster a spirit of competition and camaraderie through play than at our indoor gymnasium. Here, you can learn new skills, build community, and, most importantly, have fun!
  • A child writing

    Childcare

    Our drop-in childcare offering provides a safe and engaging space for children of Sankofa Village Wellness Center guests, where youth will discover new ways to play under the supervision of highly trained and certified Y staff.
  • Girls standing together

    Community

    Gather, learn, and grow in the Sankofa Wellness Center and West Garfield Park Y’s flexible space and multipurpose rooms. This open environment is open for intergenerational use and exploration!

Find Joy in Giving

The West Garfield Park YMCA is eager to explore partnership, community engagement, and naming opportunities. Your investment ensures that the Y has the resources it needs to care for the youth and families in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. 

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