campaign Archives - YWCA Evanston/North Shore

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YWCA Evanston/North Shore unveils capital campaign for renovations and new shelter

Monday, March 8, 2021

YWCA Evanston/North Shore publicly announced this week a capital campaign titled “YWCA Campaign for the Future: Building More Equitable Communities.” Funds raised from the campaign will support YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s campus expansion and renovations, which include a new domestic violence shelter and family support center at its Church Street location. The organization broke ground on… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore unveils capital campaign for renovations and new shelter

YWCA Evanston/North Shore ceremonially breaks ground on expansion

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Although YWCA Evanston/North Shore began working on its campus expansion and renovation several years ago, the organization held a small, socially distanced groundbreaking ceremony on September 17 at the YWCA to officially launch the project. “This morning marks an incredible milestone in the work of YWCA Evanston/North Shore,” said Karen Singer, president and CEO in… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore ceremonially breaks ground on expansion

The Power of Women in Philanthropy

Friday, February 28, 2020

by Brenda Asare, Campaign Counsel, The Alford Group The face of who is considered a philanthropist is changing. There is growing recognition and research on the role that women’s philanthropy plays in tackling urgent and critical issues like closing the inequality wealth gap, reducing violence, enabling workforce development, and advancing social justice. Research bears out… Continue Reading The Power of Women in Philanthropy