Friday, February 11, 2022 |
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Black pioneers in health and wellness |
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Did you know that Black History Month has a theme each year? The 2022 theme is Black Health and Wellness, which focuses on the legacy of Black healthcare workers as well as Black experts in naturopathy and holistic medicine.
Despite systemic racism and bias, Black people continue to provide community care and create innovations that better the health of all people. Below are just a few examples of Black excellence in health care:
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett: Dr. Corbett is one of the NIH's leading scientists that worked to develop the Moderna vaccine against COVID-19. An expert viral immunologist, she continues to work towards new vaccine research for universal coronavirus protection and treatment.
Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler: Dr. Crumpler was the first Black woman in America to earn a medical degree. After completing her degree in 1864, she focused on treating Black communities, poor communities, and formerly enslaved people. Her work encouraged more Black Americans to seek medical training.
Mary Kenner: Kenner was a lifelong inventor. In 1957, she received a patent for her invention of the sanitary belt, used to hold sanitary napkins in place before adhesive pads were invented. This revolutionary product excited companies, but once they found out she was Black they declined to work with her. Although she never achieved the notoriety she deserved, her inventions paved the way for modern menstrual products.
Keep an eye out for more Black history stories in the e-news and on our social media! |
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The Race Against Hate is back! |
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Save the date for the Race Against Hate! We are excited to be hosting this year's race in person on Juneteenth, June 19, 2022!
The Race Against Hate honors the legacy of Ricky Byrdsong and raises critical funds that support our violence prevention and racial equity programs. Registration for the race will open by early March! Stay tuned for more details in the e-news and on our social media!
If you or your company are interested in sponsoring the Race Against Hate, contact Trimmy Stamell at tstamell@ywca-ens.org. |
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Train for the Race Against Hate with the Evanston Running Club! |
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The Evanston Running Club invites you to join their FREE 0-5K Training Program. This 12-week walk-to-run group program will strengthen your cardio fitness through a structured plan leading up to the Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate on June 19th.
The group will meet every Sunday at 7 a.m. at Dawes Park, beginning March 27th. Registration opens on March 1st. Click here for more information.
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You can help survivors of domestic violence right now. Here's how: |
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Urge Illinois state lawmakers to increase funding for domestic violence survivors |
Governor Pritzker has introduced the state budget for the 2023 fiscal year. In his proposed budget, additional funding for domestic violence programs across Illinois has decreased from $50 million to just $400,000. This budget cut would severely limit the capacity of YWCA and other organizations to sustain emergency services and teach the community about violence prevention.
Illinois survivors of domestic violence need your help! Contact the members of the Illinois House and Senate Appropriations Committees and your local officials and tell them that domestic violence survivors deserve more!
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Tell your U.S. Senators to cosponsor and pass the Violence Against Women Act |
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The bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is lifesaving legislation that provides critical resources and supports for all survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
If passed, this bill enhances and expands services for survivors, particularly important as providers continue to adapt and address increasing needs resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It also invests in prevention efforts, expands access in rural areas and for survivors requiring culturally-specific services as well as establishes a grant program to support LGBTQ survivors during the most vulnerable times in their lives.
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Please give today to support domestic violence survivors |
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Funding for domestic violence programs saves lives! State funding provides safety and stability for thousands of survivors each year.
- emergency shelter, legal services, and safety planning for survivors
- violence prevention and healthy relationship classes for youth in our community
- supportive and resilient staff that understand the needs of survivors and their families
Give today, to ensure that survivors in our communities will receive the care and support they need now. Your gift to YWCA will provide safety, support, stability and hope for survivors and their children. Your gift, in any amount, makes a difference so please don’t wait.
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YWCA Economic Advancement Program
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Advance your career with YW Culinary! |
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YW Culinary is a free 12-week job training program designed to prepare students for productive careers in Chicagoland’s vibrant food service industry.
Students will have the opportunity to put newly acquired skills to practice from day one. Instruction will take place every morning and hands on practice will occur every afternoon.
Our upcoming cohort will begin March 14 and run through May 6!
Learn more at upcoming information sessions:
- Tuesday, February 15, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
- Wednesday, March 2, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
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Introducing our new Equity Learning Sessions |
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Since 2016, we've held an annual Equity Summit, bringing together community members and equity practitioners to share emerging frameworks, models, and practices with the hopes of advancing racial equity and transforming our communities.
This year, instead of a two-day convening, we are sponsoring unique learning sessions throughout the year led by community facilitators and special guests.
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If you are a racial equity facilitator interested in presenting, click here to apply and learn more
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If you are a person interested in growing your toolbox for transforming yourself, your community, or your institution toward equity, click here to share what you want to learn. |
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Look out for sessions starting in the Spring! |
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Join us for our winter Racial Equity Workshops |
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Many nonprofits are working to increase racial equity and justice in the communities they serve, but struggle with applying an equity lens to their own internal operations. In this workshop you will explore key concepts of racial equity and inclusion, and how they intersect with your organization’s core values.
Consciously or not, all of us carry biases toward individuals or groups. Participants will learn how to name what is implicit and step into accountability in order to manage bias in themselves and the places they live and work.
This workshop explores: what privilege is, who has it and how it works for them, as well as how power and privilege are connected, and how the misuse of power and privilege become oppression. This session will be for board members of any organization who are interested in understanding privilege as it relates to their work on the board.
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All workshops are currently virtual and the cost per workshop is $100.
To register, please go to Community Pass. New to Community Pass? Learn about creating an account here. |
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YWCA Shop For Good and Crowded Closet |
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Find your Valentine's Day look at our shops! |
At our women’s resale shops, YWCA Crowded Closet and YWCA Shop For Good, you can benefit the lives of families in our community and look good while doing it! Both shops have winter clearance sales and discounts on jewelry! Don't miss out on these savings! |
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Current job opportunities at YWCA Evanston/North Shore |
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We have a number of job opportunities available! Learn more by clicking the links below:
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YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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If you or someone you know needs help, call 847-864-8780 or (toll free) 877-718-1868 anytime, day or night.
We're here for you.
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Let us know what you're interested in... |
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Stay in touch! Tell us what you're interested in and we'll make sure you're among the first to know about classes, news, and opportunities. Sign up here.
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We love our Corporate Partners! |
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YWCA Evanston/North Shore | Phone 847-864-8445 | ywca@ywca-ens.org | www.ywca-ens.org
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