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Fabiola Alfonso, YWCA Financial Education Specialist

Getting and using the new federal Child Tax Credit 
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

By Fabiola Alfonso, Financial Education Specialist at YWCA Evanston/North Shore The federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments have arrived, so it’s time to start using this money! But before you do, let’s be sure you received your money or know how to get it. Beginning July 15, the IRS began paying half the total credit amount in advance monthly payments for families who qualify. (Learn more here.) For some families, the CTC payments have been easy to get.… Continue Reading Getting and using the new federal Child Tax Credit 

Summer Youth Leadership

YWCA Evanston/North Shore graduates first class from new Summer Youth Leadership Program
Friday, August 13, 2021

On August 11, YWCA Evanston/North Shore held a graduation of sorts for the 11 participants of its first-ever Summer Youth Leadership Program, which focused on leadership skills and strategies for building healthy identities, relationships, and communities. The young leaders gathered at the YWCA’s newly renovated campus for reflection and a pizza lunch as their 10-week… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore graduates first class from new Summer Youth Leadership Program

Sherialyn Byrdsong, Ricky Byrdsong Jr., Karen Singer

Annual Race Against Hate to be “somewhat” virtual this year
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

The annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, which is spearheaded by YWCA Evanston/North Shore, is set for June 19 and 20 as a “somewhat” virtual event. While participants are encouraged to walk or run on race weekend, the event won’t have a start/finish line. Instead, participants are encouraged to wear a Race Against Hate… Continue Reading Annual Race Against Hate to be “somewhat” virtual this year