Balancing the Scales
Balancing the Scales
Evanston History Center and YWCA Evanston/Northshore Celebrate Evanston Women
Sunday, March 8 4:00pm
In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL
We invite you to join us on International Women’s Day for this special event celebrating Evanston women and organizations that work towards balancing the scales in gender equality. We’ll have film clips, special guests, tea and treats, and music by Sarah Marie Young, while we share stories of courageous Evanston women and the work of the YWCA.
Stay tuned for upcoming information on our special guests.
Please consider supporting the History Center’s work documenting and sharing Women’s History in Evanston. Your contribution will go towards stipends for student researchers, the development of new content for www.evanstonwomen.org, exhibits, and special events such as this one that bring the community together through the sharing of women’s stories.
About the YWCA Evanston/North Shore
YWCA Evanston/North Shore is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YWCA Evanston/North Shore has been an essential part of the fabric of this community since 1931, providing a safe place for women and girls in which they can reach their fullest potential. YWCA Evanston/North Shore provides direct services and empowerment programming to address racial justice, economic empowerment of women, and health and safety for women and girls, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
