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Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start?
The YWCA Financial Empowerment Center will help you with:*
- Financial questions, resources and referrals
- Information about financial education classes
- Getting financial and career coaching
- Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs
All participants that visit the clinic will receive a portfolio and other gadgets upon their first visit (while supplies last).
*The YW Financial Empowerment Clinic does not provide financial advising for taxes, bankruptcy, investments, direct cash or loan assistance, and other services out of our scope. However, we will refer you to the appropriate resources.
Stop by and see us every Wednesday at YWCA Evanston/Northshore on the third floor!
YW Culinary is a free 12-week job training program designed to prepare students for success in Chicagoland’s vibrant food service industry.
About YW Culinary
Curriculum Snapshot
In this program you will learn:
- Culinary Skills
- Develop knife skills and cooking techniques.
- Prepare recipes and menus.
- Connect and cook alongside classmates
- Earn your ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification.
YW Culinary is available to traditionally underrepresented or vulnerable populations, such as women of color, survivors of domestic violence, and low-wage workers. The training is welcoming to those without a high school diploma or GED and individuals who are 18 years of age or older who are interested in a sustainable career in the food service industry.
YW Culinary will prioritize the following candidates for enrollment:
- those who are interested in a food service career
- Chicagoland area residents
- those who have not completed a bachelor’s degree
- those who have received a referral through a partner agency
All students must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 and show proof of vaccination.
Register for our information session here
*Note: Attendance at an information session is required to participate in YW Culinary
YW Culinary is a free 12-week job training program designed to prepare students for success in Chicagoland’s vibrant food service industry.
About YW Culinary
Curriculum Snapshot
In this program you will learn:
- Culinary Skills
- Develop knife skills and cooking techniques.
- Prepare recipes and menus.
- Connect and cook alongside classmates
- Earn your ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification.
YW Culinary is available to traditionally underrepresented or vulnerable populations, such as women of color, survivors of domestic violence, and low-wage workers. The training is welcoming to those without a high school diploma or GED and individuals who are 18 years of age or older who are interested in a sustainable career in the food service industry.
YW Culinary will prioritize the following candidates for enrollment:
- those who are interested in a food service career
- Chicagoland area residents
- those who have not completed a bachelor’s degree
- those who have received a referral through a partner agency
All students must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 and show proof of vaccination.
Register for our information session here
*Note: Attendance at an information session is required to participate in YW Culinary
Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start?
The YWCA Financial Empowerment Center will help you with:*
- Financial questions, resources and referrals
- Information about financial education classes
- Getting financial and career coaching
- Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs
All participants that visit the clinic will receive a portfolio and other gadgets upon their first visit (while supplies last).
*The YW Financial Empowerment Clinic does not provide financial advising for taxes, bankruptcy, investments, direct cash or loan assistance, and other services out of our scope. However, we will refer you to the appropriate resources.
Stop by and see us every Wednesday at YWCA Evanston/Northshore on the third floor!
Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start?
The YWCA Financial Empowerment Center will help you with:*
- Financial questions, resources and referrals
- Information about financial education classes
- Getting financial and career coaching
- Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs
All participants that visit the clinic will receive a portfolio and other gadgets upon their first visit (while supplies last).
*The YW Financial Empowerment Clinic does not provide financial advising for taxes, bankruptcy, investments, direct cash or loan assistance, and other services out of our scope. However, we will refer you to the appropriate resources.
Stop by and see us every Wednesday at YWCA Evanston/Northshore on the third floor!
Sunday, June 18 starting at 7:30 am
Floyd Long Field, Evanston, IL
5/10K Run (save $5 by registering before March 15)
Walk (save $5 by registering before March 15)
Youth Mile/Half Mile
YWCA Evanston/North Shore is proud to present the 2023 Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate and we can’t wait to see you! Each year, Race Against Hate, one of the largest events of its kind in the nation, brings together thousands of people every year from all over Chicagoland to run and walk in unity against racial hatred and violence.
About the Race
Now in its 23rd year, the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate was launched to honor the legacy of Ricky Byrdsong and to bring attention to the need to combat hatred in all its forms. Comprised of chip-timed 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk and a fun youth mile, the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate also features on-field refreshments, music and fun for the whole family. Add to that technical t-shirts in women’s and unisex cuts, give-away bags, awards, a fast, flat, and scenic race course.
The Race Against Hate brings together thousands of people from all over Chicagoland to run and walk in unity against racial hatred and violence. Whether you’re a casual walker or a competitive runner, there’s a place for you!
Click here to register
Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start?
The YWCA Financial Empowerment Center will help you with:*
- Financial questions, resources and referrals
- Information about financial education classes
- Getting financial and career coaching
- Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs
All participants that visit the clinic will receive a portfolio and other gadgets upon their first visit (while supplies last).
*The YW Financial Empowerment Clinic does not provide financial advising for taxes, bankruptcy, investments, direct cash or loan assistance, and other services out of our scope. However, we will refer you to the appropriate resources.
Stop by and see us every Wednesday at YWCA Evanston/Northshore on the third floor!
Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start?
The YWCA Financial Empowerment Center will help you with:*
- Financial questions, resources and referrals
- Information about financial education classes
- Getting financial and career coaching
- Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs
All participants that visit the clinic will receive a portfolio and other gadgets upon their first visit (while supplies last).
*The YW Financial Empowerment Clinic does not provide financial advising for taxes, bankruptcy, investments, direct cash or loan assistance, and other services out of our scope. However, we will refer you to the appropriate resources.
Stop by and see us every Wednesday at YWCA Evanston/Northshore on the third floor!
YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge for anyone working with individuals affected by domestic violence. This online training covers all ICDVP required topics using a trauma informed lens. Learn more here.
Training will take place from 9 am – 2 pm (Central), Monday through Friday, with an hour long lunch break from 11 am-12 pm.