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

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

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

By Mags Bouffard, Communications Manager at YWCA Evanston/North Shore Every 9 seconds a woman in the US experiences domestic violence. Your gift can end the abuse. Click here to support survivors in our community.  Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, Brian McHugh stands at the entrance of Grace Lutheran Church to greet each man as they… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s Alternatives to Violence builds patience, empathy, and community

YWCA launches Every 9 Seconds Campaign to end domestic violence

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At YWCA Evanston/North Shore, this means the beginning of our month-long, all-out effort to raise awareness about domestic violence, how it affects families, and how we can end it by working together. Your gift to Every 9 Seconds: YWCA Challenge to End Domestic Violence is the first step. Every gift to… Continue Reading YWCA launches Every 9 Seconds Campaign to end domestic violence

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Join us in honoring amazing women

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

In YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s comprehensive work – from domestic violence services to racial justice, and economic empowerment to swimming, we strive for gender, racial and economic justice and do whatever we can to realize safe homes, schools, and communities  Since 2008, YWomen has been YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s celebration of the power of women to change… Continue Reading Join us in honoring amazing women

YWCA Evanston/North Shore to honor retiring CEO at YWomen leadership celebration

Thursday, September 8, 2022

YWCA Evanston/North Shore will honor 18 years of deepened impact under the leadership of retiring CEO, Karen Singer, at its annual YWomen leadership celebration on October 15 in Evanston. YWomen is back in person after a two-year pause due to the pandemic. This year’s event will recognize Singer, who will retire from her role this… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore to honor retiring CEO at YWomen leadership celebration

Meet our Summer Youth Leaders!

Friday, August 12, 2022

This is the YWCA’s 2nd annual Summer Youth Leadership Program, a 10-week program that focuses on leadership skills and strategies for building healthy identities, relationships, and communities. The summer cohort was selected by the YWCA in partnership with the City of Evanston Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program. Participants were chosen from a pool of students… Continue Reading Meet our Summer Youth Leaders!