YWCA Evanston/North Shore is a trusted social justice organization with a 90 year history of advocacy for women and children. Through our high-quality programs, trainings, classes, and workshops, we connect individuals and families across northeastern Chicagoland with the knowledge, community and resources to thrive.
View the latest press releases and news reports featuring YWCA Evanston/North Shore below. For media inquiries, please contact us at communications@ywca-ens.org.
YWCA Evanston/North Shore has announced it’s 2023 YWomen Leadership Celebration honorees who will be recognized on Saturday, November 4th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago – North Shore. 2023 YWomen Honorees: Robin Rue Simmons Founder and Executive Director of FirstRepair Robin Rue Simmons is an American former politician and a dedicated national leader for local… Continue Reading 2023 YWomen Honorees
YWCA Evanston/North Shore is excited to share upcoming changes to our YW Resale Shops starting this Fall. YWCA launched our first women’s resale shop, Shop for Good, in 2018 in downtown Wilmette as part of our strategy to build community, increase awareness of our mission, and generate funding for our work to empower women and… Continue Reading Changes coming to YWCA Crowded Closet Women’s Resale Boutique this Fall
YWCA Evanston/North Shore firmly supports the Pretrial Fairness Act, as this transformative and historical legislation to end cash bonds will help domestic violence survivors. YWCA’s mission is to eliminate racism and empower women, and we recognize that the current cash bail system disproportionately impacts Brown and Black communities through over criminalization of both offenders and… Continue Reading YWCA E/NS Response to The SAFE-T Act and Pretrial Fairness Act
