News Reports and Press Releases

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.

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

Rendering of new campus looking northwest

Thanks to our generous community, we reached our capital campaign goal!

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

We are excited to announce that we have raised $18.5 million for our YWCA Campaign for the Future to support our new campus expansion! The support and generosity of our donors and friends, and your belief in our vision of deepening our impact and doing more for our communities is what helped us reach this… Continue Reading Thanks to our generous community, we reached our capital campaign goal!

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