The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy provides low-income Evanston youth and their families with integrated legal and social work services to improve their quality of life at home, at school, and within the community. We are excited to partner with the Center for the Stand Against Racism to share thoughts and resources on… Continue Reading Partnering to Stand Against Racism
By Christine Sloane, YWCA USA Finally. After more than 200 years, the Supreme Court of the United States is a step closer to being representative of the nation it serves. Today will go down in history as a victory for America, women, and communities of color. However, the fact that it’s taken centuries to nominate… Continue Reading Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: Herstory Made on the Supreme Court
The USA Swimming Foundation recently announced that YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s Flying Fish Swim School was selected to receive a grant for 2022. The $4,000 grant will go toward the Flying Fish Swim School’s efforts to provide free or reduced-cost swim lessons to local families who otherwise would not be able to afford lifesaving swim instruction.… Continue Reading Flying Fish Swim School awarded grant
Did you know that Black History Month has a theme each year? The 2022 theme is Black Health and Wellness, which focuses on the legacy of Black healthcare workers as well as Black experts in naturopathy and holistic medicine. This year’s theme is especially powerful given the disparities Black people face in the medical system.… Continue Reading Celebrating Black pioneers in health and wellness
(YWCA USA) Today, as we honor the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the American Civil Rights Movement, we cannot uplift his legacy without recognizing the work of the countless people who came before, during, and after his time who also demanded that America keep its promise of freedom, justice, and dignity for… Continue Reading Honoring Martin Luther King Jr’s Legacy: No Celebration Without Legislation