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Why we do the annual Swim Marathon

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YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s Alternatives to Violence builds patience, empathy, and community

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YWomen's Leadership Celebration Honors Community Trailblazers and Provides Resources for Empowerment

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YWCA Evanston/North Shore strives to raise domestic violence awareness, inspire action this October

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Trailblazing Women and Transformative Programs Shine at YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s 14th Annual YWomen Gala: Honoring Leaders in Reparations and Economic Empowerment

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YWCA E/NS Response to The SAFE-T Act and Pretrial Fairness Act

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Over 3,700 Turn Out for 2023 YWCA Race Against Hate

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Message from the CEO and President of YWCA ENS: SCOTUS Recent Rulings

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Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate Returns on Sunday, June 18

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Sex Education is Abuse Prevention

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YWCA Evanston/North Shore hosts Unite Against Racism

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Welcoming our new CEO, Cherese Ledet

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YW Financial Empowerment Center

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YW Tech Lab - Info Sessions for Spring 2024

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YW Financial Empowerment Center

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Savings for Success: Virtual Information Sessions

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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