YWCA Evanston

Visit Website 1215 Church Street Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 864-8445

Established: 1931 Business Type: Non-profit Known For: Dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s (E/NS) roots stretch back to 1931. We started as a place that provided safe housing and support for young women coming to the city to work. Our programs and services have continually evolved to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve.

We are a nonprofit organization that works to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, and strengthen local communities. YWCA E/NS serves more than 8,000 people annually in northeastern Cook County through our Domestic Violence, Equity Institute, Economic Advancement, and Flying Fish Aquatics programs.