YWCA Evanston/North Shore

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About Us

The YWCA Evanston/North Shore is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity.

It's what we are about and what we intend to do. Our mission connects us to our past, informs our present, and guides us into the future.

With a unique focus on women and girls in our community, for over 60 years the YWCA Evanston/North Shore has made a difference in the lives of women, children, and families by:

• working to end domestic violence against women and children
• nurturing women's economic advancement
• fostering racial, gender and economic equity
• empowering youth through swimming

100% of profits from our two women's resale shops support our work
• YWCA Crowded Closet, 820 Dempster Street, Evanston
• YWCA Shop for Good, 1107 Central Avenue, Wilmette

We empower thousands of individuals to transform their lives and make our communities more just and equitable for all its members.

Events

YWCA Basic Money Management For All Workshop
YWCA Basic Money Management For All Workshop
  • Basic Money Management is a free in-person workshop held on April 9th from 6:00 PM -7:30 PM.
  • Tuesday Apr 9, 2024
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge.
  • Monday Apr 15, 2024
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge.
  • Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge.
  • Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge.
  • Thursday Apr 18, 2024
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge.
  • Friday Apr 19, 2024
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge.
  • Saturday Apr 20, 2024
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge.
  • Sunday Apr 21, 2024
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge.
  • Monday Apr 22, 2024
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge.
  • Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge.
  • Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Unite Against Racism: Practicing Solidarity and Imagining New Futures
Unite Against Racism: Practicing Solidarity and Imagining New Futures
  • We'll be in conversation with a panel who will share their experiences of co-struggle in many areas, including housing, immigration, and collective liberation.
  • Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge.
  • Thursday Apr 25, 2024
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge.
  • Friday Apr 26, 2024
Domestic Violence Training for Salon Professionals
Domestic Violence Training for Salon Professionals
  • In 2017, Illinois passed HB 42464 requiring all salon professionals to receive 1-hour of training on sexual assault and domestic violence. The YWCA is providing
  • Monday May 6, 2024

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