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 has had a long-standing relationship with the Village of Skokie for its Stand Against Racism campaign, with Village residents and government staff consistently championing the annual event for the past nine years. We spoke with Iris Barrios, Social Worker for the Village of Skokie and their Stand liaison, to talk about the… Continue Reading Partnering to Stand Against Racism: An Interview with Iris Barrios of the Village of Skokie
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
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
It is with great sadness that we share that two of our longtime supporters died in the last month. They will be remembered for their loving, powerful, and continuous support of racial justice work, both with YWCA Evanston/North Shore and throughout their communities: Lona Foster, who worked closely with her dear friend Sherialyn Byrdsong to… Continue Reading Remembering two longtime racial justice supporters