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.

YWCA Evanston/North Shore to host teen dating seminar for parents

Monday, February 8, 2021

YWCA Evanston/North Shore, which works with schools and young people in the area to promote healthy relationships, will host a virtual education session for parents titled “That’s Not Love.” The free, one-hour session will address effective ways to talk with teens and tweens about healthy and unhealthy relationships and provide resources for parents. Sessions will… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore to host teen dating seminar for parents

YWCA Evanston/North Shore invites community to participate in panel discussion on National Day of Racial Healing

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

In recognition of the National Day of Racial Healing, which occurs the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, YWCA Evanston/North Shore will host a virtual panel discussion that is free and open to the public. Titled “Racial Healing and Reparations: Two Steps Toward Transformation,” the panel discussion will take place from noon to 1:30… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore invites community to participate in panel discussion on National Day of Racial Healing

Alejandra Y. Castillo to Step Down as CEO of YWCA USA

Friday, January 8, 2021

Contact: Courtney Holsworth, cholsworth@rabengroup.com, (989) 572-8162 Today, YWCA USA announced Alejandra Y. Castillo will step down as CEO on March 31, 2021. The YWCA USA Board of Directors will launch a national search for a new CEO to lead the organization in its pursuit of racial justice, gender equity, and help strengthen its national network of local… Continue Reading Alejandra Y. Castillo to Step Down as CEO of YWCA USA