April 2020 - YWCA Evanston/North Shore

DV Survivors and the Coordinated Entry System

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Something new and very critical that we’re now able to offer at YWCA Evanston/North Shore is direct access to the Coordinated Entry System (CES) through our Housing Specialist/DV Assessor, Katie Scheuber. What does this mean? It means that Katie can assist survivors of domestic violence in accessing affordable housing resources through the Coordinated Entry System.… Continue Reading DV Survivors and the Coordinated Entry System

Transforming Our Systems: What COVID-19 Reminds Us about Race

Friday, April 10, 2020

by Tiffany McDowell, YWCA Equity Institute Director The world as we know it is changing. The global COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the cracks in our fragile system. While our communities have faced past crises with resilience and strength, the current situation shows that the safety nets we hoped would be available are not enough. Some… Continue Reading Transforming Our Systems: What COVID-19 Reminds Us about Race

Equal Pay Day and COVID-19

Monday, April 6, 2020

by Julie McBratney, Director of Communications Last Monday was Equal Pay Day, a day it was admittedly hard to focus on this year amidst the upheaval of COVID-19. It’s hard for us to focus on anything other than getting the help and services needed to the most economically vulnerable among us. And that population is… Continue Reading Equal Pay Day and COVID-19

A suggested action plan for your Economic Impact Payment

Friday, April 3, 2020

The following has been put together by our Women’s Economic Advancement team for participants in our Basic Money Management program. It also can be helpful for anyone who is low-to-moderate income. (updated April 3, 2020) Please note that financial information is constantly changing and doesn’t replace any financial advice that best serves your specific circumstances… Continue Reading A suggested action plan for your Economic Impact Payment