Don't miss the 2022 Stand Against Racism |
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Wed April 27 @ 10:30 am along Oakton in Skokie
Thu April 28 @ 10:30 am along Ridge Avenue in Evanston
Thu April 28 @ 11:30 am along Central Avenue in Wilmette
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Partnering to Stand Against Racism:
An Interview with Iris Barrios of the Village of Skokie
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YWCA Evanston/North Shore has had a long-standing relationship with the Village of Skokie for its Stand Against Racism campaign, with Village residents and government staff consistently championing the annual event for the past nine years.
We spoke with Iris Barrios, Social Worker for the Village of Skokie and their Stand liaison, to talk about the impact of the Stand on residents and how Skokie hopes to build a more equitable community.
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Don't miss our Keynote Speaker, Loretta J. Ross, on Thursday, April 28 from 12-1:30 pm cst
Ross is an intellectual, professor, and activist who advocates calling in as an effective way to challenge hate. She will join us to talk about calling in allies and fighting white supremacy.
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Congratulations to Karel Pene Njine, our YWomen Education Award Recipient!
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Karel Pene Njine is this year's YWomen Education Award recipient. Karel was selected with the help of Evanston Scholars, an organization that improves college access and success for first generation or low income students.
Karel, a Cameroonian immigrant and senior at Evanston Township High School, has a passion for racial justice and community building. Karel’s English teacher praises her “original thinking and sharply analytical mind." In addition to her academic achievements, Karel is a member of the Intersectional Feminist Club, the Black Summit Leadership Board, and the Emerge Leadership Committee.
Our mission to empower women starts with empowering girls to achieve their goals. The YWomen Education Award provides young women with a $1,000 scholarship to pursue their education and develop their leadership skills.
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2022 Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate
Juneteenth, Sunday June 19, 2022 @ 7:30 am
Floyd Long Field, 2436 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL
5/10K Run/Walk, Youth Mile/Half Mile
Each year, the Race Against Hate brings together thousands of people from all over Chicagoland to run and walk in unity against racial hatred and violence. The event memorializes Ricky Byrdsong, former Northwestern University men's basketball coach and Vice President of Community Affairs at Aon Corporation, who, while walking with two of his young children, was murdered by a white supremacist in 1999. After modifying the event for the past two years to accommodate safety protocols, we are thrilled to once again come together as a community on this Juneteenth to raise awareness and funds to support the YWCA's anti-racism and violence prevention services.
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Become a Race Sponsor!
Is your organization interested in becoming a sponsor for the Race Against Hate? Sponsors are highlighted in promotional materials and have the opportunity to have a table on the field on Race Day!
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We are excited to support Evanston’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 18th
Juneteenth, now officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people which occurred two and a half years after the emancipation proclamation and originated in Galveston, Texas. The theme for this year's parade, presented by Evanston Present and Future and Mari & Mari, is "Honoring the past, celebrating the future," and will feature the Jesse White Tumblers!
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Here's What Happens When You Give to YWCA |
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When you give to YWCA, you provide safety, support, skills, and resources that help individuals reach their full potential. When you give, you provide help for today and hope for tomorrow.
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- You help women break the cycles of violence and abuse, and get the support they need to heal and thrive.
- You provide skills, knowledge and a path to employment that help women build more stable futures for themselves and their families.
- You enable individuals to deepen their understanding of structural and systemic racism, and create actionable steps to end it.
- You put in motion a cascade of programs and services that support our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
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For more information on how you can make a difference in the lives of women and their families contact Kathy Slaughter, Chief Development Officer, at kslaughter@ywca-ens.org. |
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Group Lessons are back! Spring II season of instruction begins Monday, May 2 and runs for seven weeks.
In-water group lessons are available to swimmers age 5 and over who are vaccinated. Most groups will be 3-4 swimmers; more advanced groups may include 5-6 swimmers.
Ensuring access to life-saving swim safety, health and social benefits for all. YWCA provides scholarships to students, and partners with local schools and organizations to teach children about water safety.
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Economic Advancement Program
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Register for the NextGroup Women First Conference! The conference offers a chance to reset on the state of women and work, while also giving you tools and insight to set your own path to what's next.
Participate in one of two virtual tracks on April 28th to learn how to fuel your career search or start your own business. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect in person at YWCA Evanston/North Shore on April 29 at 5pm with other like-minded women, employers and workplace experts.
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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.
Interested? Click the 'apply now' button below to complete the cohort application. At the end of the application, please confirm your attendance to the upcoming information session on Wed May 11, 10:30-11:30 am cst.
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Advanced Financial Workshops is a series of free workshops is for people who want to take their financial knowledge to the next level. Led by Patty Finley, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments, these workshops cover the basics of investing, budgeting, and tools for retirement.
You can sign up for individual workshops, but we encourage participants to attend all.
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Saturday, April 23, 12:30-1:30 pm (in-person, cost: free)
Join us on for a conversation with YWCA Equity Institute's Tiffany McDowell and LeAnn Jenkins to explore and discuss the questions and ideas raised in A Site of Struggle: American Art against Anti-Black Violence, on view now at Northwestern's Block Museum of Art until July 10, 2022.
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Mon May 2, 6:30-8:30 pm (virtual, cost: free)
This program being offered as part of The Bias Inside Us, a travelling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute, that is viewable on the 3rd floor of the Evanston Public Library from April 9 to May 8, 2022.
Consciously or not, all of us carry biases toward individuals or groups. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how bias shows up in and around us, shaping the world we live in and our interactions with one another. 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.
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Introducing YWCA's New Equity Learning Sessions
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.
If you are a racial equity facilitator interested in presenting, click here to apply and learn more
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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820 Dempster St, Evanston, IL
Tuesday – Thursday, 12 pm – 5 pm
Friday and Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm
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1107 Central Avenue in Wilmette
Tuesday -Thursday, 12 pm -5 pm
Friday and Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm
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100% of profits from YW Shops support our domestic violence and economic advancement programs, helping hundreds of women and children throughout northeastern Cook County. |
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Crowded Closet Mother’s Day Jewelry Sip + Shop
Wed Apr 27, 5 pm - 7 pm (Free)
Join us for a special evening of mingling and shopping for the perfect Mother’s Day gifts featuring our latest selection of unique jewelry and accessories. Author Jill Wine-Banks, MSNBC legal analyst and former General Counsel of the Army of the United States, will also be in attendance with an assortment of her hand-picked donated brooches for sale, along with signed copies of her latest book, The Watergate Girl.
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Current job opportunities at YWCA Evanston/North Shore
Learn more by clicking the link below:
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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Thank you to 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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