October 2019 - YWCA Evanston/North Shore

What to say when someone tells you they're being abused

YWCA Evanston/North Shore offers suggestions to help someone in an abusive relationship

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and research shows that at least 60 percent of us know a victim of domestic abuse. But what can we do to help? Sandy T. Williams, domestic violence residential and community services director at YWCA Evanston/North Shore, offered these suggestions: Listen. If someone is confiding in you, resist the… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore offers suggestions to help someone in an abusive relationship

“Yes and….” Questions to Move Systems to Change

Monday, October 7, 2019

By Eileen Hogan Heineman, YWCA Equity Institute Manager, Community Outreach In the midst of all the busyness of a new year of programming, we are also stepping back to reflect about where our work is going, and how we can keep nudging people to action. Often, our workshops or discussions end with us asking participants,… Continue Reading “Yes and….” Questions to Move Systems to Change

Fabiola Alfonso, YWCA Financial Education Specialist

“I need to see your receipts for everything.” Breaking free from financial abuse.

Friday, October 4, 2019

By Fabiola Alfonso, YWCA Financial Education Specialist Tracking your expenses is one of the ways you can have control of your money. As a financial educator, I tell my students that a budget is one of the most efficient tools for money management. You can control your money, allocate it efficiently, and reach your financial… Continue Reading “I need to see your receipts for everything.” Breaking free from financial abuse.