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Each year, Flying Fish swimmers challenge their endurance and raise money to support the YWCA Evanston/North Shore by collecting pledges for a one hour swim marathon. This year, 528 swimmers swam a total of 665 miles and raised over $75,000 to support Violence Prevention and Building Healthy Relationships programming in our schools, Domestic Violence Services for women and children in crisis, and financial assistance for families who cannot afford the cost of swimming lessons for their children. Thank you, Flying Fish!
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The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
At the YWCA Evanston/North Shore, we carry out this mission by providing a wide range of programs and services to meet the needs of the unique and diverse communities we serve, including:
 Your donation to the YWCA Evanston/North Shore opens doors for the women, children, and families we serve. With your gift, we build hope. Please give today.
click here for our 2009 Annual Report
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free financial literacy for women
Get on solid financial footing with our free course, Financial Literacy for Women. Financial Literacy for Women is a group program designed to strengthen the financial literacy of low- to moderate-income women. This program will help you 1) understand your feelings about money; 2) develop a spending plan that works for you; 3) get a grasp on credit issues; and 4) learn about making basic investments to secure your financial future. Participants who complete the 4-week cycle may be eligible for a matching savings program with First Bank & Trust - Evanston. Refreshments, transportation vouchers and childcare provided. New classes start the first Tuesday of every month and run from 6-8 pm every Tuesday for 4 weeks. Contact Tina White at 847-864-8445 or twhite@ywcae-ns.org for further information.
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in the news
February 5, 2010 - YWomen Leadership Award nominations sought
October 8, 2009 - YWCA honors Dorothy Roberts, Pushpika Freitas, Ebony Joy and Junior League at YWomen Leadership Awards
September 8, 2009 – Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club presented the YWCA Evanston/North Shore with a check for $35,000 to renovate the kitchen at Mary Lou’s Place, our domestic violence shelter for women and their children. Thank you, Rotary!
July 7, 2009 - More than 3,500 turn out for Race Against Hate
May 26, 2009 - The Young Women's Leadership Board hosted "Spring into Summer,"a fundraising party with live music by Consortium and Canasta at SPACE in Evanston. The event netted over $1,700 for the YWCA. Thank you, YWLB!
April 6, 2009 - Flying Fish second at YWCA National Championships
March 20, 2009 - Flying Fish soar in state competition
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