The 2023 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 Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18. Now in its 23rd year, the Race consists of a 10k run and 5k run/walk, and is one of the largest events of its kind in… Continue Reading Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate Returns on Sunday, June 18
Child Abuse Prevention Month has been observed in April since 1983. This campaign arose to raise public awareness about child abuse and neglect, and in the decades since, our cultural attitudes around how to support and care for young people have continuously shifted and evolved. One focus of preventing abuse is protecting children from exposure… Continue Reading Sex Education is Abuse Prevention
We are excited to share that after a comprehensive national search, Cherese Ledet will join YWCA Evanston/North Shore as the new CEO starting on March 6, succeeding Karen Singer, who will retire as CEO after 18 years of transformative leadership. Our YWCA Board believes wholeheartedly that Cherese is the right person to take the organization… Continue Reading Welcoming our new CEO, Cherese Ledet
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