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Monday, September 17, 2012

Evanston Leaders Gather at Curt's Cafe for Teen, Young Adult Issues

A panel of Evanston community leaders will hold a discussion about topics affecting young people and what can be done to bring more resources together to support them.

  Community leaders from the City of Evanston, District 202, McGaw YMCA, Youth Job Center and other Evanston youth experts will be holding a panel discussion tonight at Curt's Cafe.  Topics covered will include important issues young people face in today's world, and how resources in the community can better work together to support the city's youth.  "We will be discussing the obstacles facing Evanston youth from being successful, and what community resources that may be lacking that could be beneficial to them," said Kim Hoopingarner, from Youth Job Center.  Hoopingarner said more than 200 students at Evanston Township High School are classified as homeless, though that doesn't necessarily mean they are living on the streets. Many don't …

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Evanston Community Foundation Grant Class of 2012

The Evanston Community Foundation awarded $217,000 to 29 local nonprofits this year as part of its responsive grants program.

Founded in 1986, the Evanston Community Foundation has awarded grants to local nonprofits on a yearly basis since 1987. The 2012 class of grantees, announced in May, will be the largest ever. From a pool of 64 applicants, 24 nonprofits were chosen to receive money through the organization’s responsive grants initiative, which funds programs and infrastructure at local nonprofits.  Related: Armed With $217,000, 29 Evanston Nonprofits Go to Work Want to stay up to date with the latest news on Evanston volunteers? Sign up for our free, daily newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox.

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