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.

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Over 3,700 Turn Out for 2023 YWCA Race Against Hate

Friday, July 7, 2023

YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s 23rd annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, held June 18, drew nearly 4,000 runners and walkers, 150 volunteers, and 76 sponsors to raise over $309,000. The Race Against Hate honors the legacy of Ricky Byrdsong, former Northwestern University men’s basketball coach, who was murdered in 1999 by a white supremacist. Proceeds from… Continue Reading Over 3,700 Turn Out for 2023 YWCA Race Against Hate

Message from the CEO and President of YWCA ENS: SCOTUS Recent Rulings

Monday, July 3, 2023

July 3rd, 2023 Message from the CEO and President of YWCA ENS: SCOTUS Recent Rulings- As I reflect on several of last week’s Supreme Court decisions, I’m reminded how important educational opportunity and socioeconomic mobility are to the workings of an equitable and inclusive society. All of us at YWCA Evanston/North Shore believe the gap… Continue Reading Message from the CEO and President of YWCA ENS: SCOTUS Recent Rulings

Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate Returns on Sunday, June 18

Monday, June 12, 2023

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