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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!

The loss of lives to gun violence is unacceptable and excruciating – we must act now

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Statement from YWCA Evanston/North Shore on Gun Violence in Chicago and Highland Park  YWCA Evanston/North Shore mourns and stands alongside families and community members impacted by senseless acts of gun violence. It has been less than two weeks since we experienced a July 4th weekend plagued with gun violence across the Chicagoland area, including the… Continue Reading The loss of lives to gun violence is unacceptable and excruciating – we must act now

A Devastating Blow: YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s response to Supreme Court decision

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Overturn of Roe V. Wade is a setback for gender equality and civil rights; we must take action now  YWCA Evanston/North Shore is distraught and outraged regarding the Supreme Court’s decision overruling Roe v. Wade. This is an egregious decision that turns back 50 years of a woman’s right to choose, have autonomy and agency… Continue Reading A Devastating Blow: YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s response to Supreme Court decision

Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate Returns on Juneteenth

Monday, June 6, 2022

Thousands expected on June 19 to run and walk in unity against racial hatred and violence at annual YWCA Evanston/North Shore event  The 23rd annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, presented by YWCA Evanston/North Shore (YWCA E/NS), will be held at Northwestern University’s Long Field on June 19, for the first time since 2019… Continue Reading Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate Returns on Juneteenth