Community Outreach Projects
The Community Outreach committee manages the Woman's Club of Evanston’s local volunteer projects. It is large committee with many opportunities for all our members to get to know, participate in, and even lead important work in the community. Every member is asked to serve in at least two community service events each year. As a Club, our members give more than 5000 hours of community service each year to various projects.
Dreams Delivered
Every year, we transform our historic clubhouse into a very special prom boutique, outfitting any ETHS and other students with a new/nearly new prom dress, shoes, and jewelry free of charge. We have helped over 700 kids during the last 10 years.
Sewing Circle
This longstanding group meets monthly to sew aromatherapy “hearts” for babies in the NICU at local hospitals. This group is informal, with no sewing experience needed—there are tasks like cutting fabric and ironing finished items that we all can do!
Soup Kitchen
Once a month WCE members assist the First Presbyterian Church's Souper Saturday in preparing and serving delicious and nutritious lunches to those in need every month.
ESCCA (Evanston School Children’s Clothing Association)
WCE members help needy families “shop” for new and gently used clothing for their kids at the District 65 headquarters building throughout the school year.
Back-to-School Drives
Every summer, we partner with community organizations (C24/7 Father's Arms Ministries, Evanston School Children's Clothing Association) to ensure kids and their families in the area have the supplies and clothing they need to start the new school year right. Join us in our back-to-school drive by using the following link before August 6th Back-to-School Supply Drive
Holiday Gifts and Parties
WCE members work with local organizations, including Family Focus, to provide gift cards for all members of families in need during the holiday season.
Martin Luther King Day of Service
Our focus for the MLK Day is on making Valentine’s Day cards for hospitalized children. We also provide meal kits for Evanston community refrigerators.
YWCA Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate
The Race Against Hate honors the legacy of Ricky Byrdsong, former Northwestern University men's basketball coach, who was murdered in 1999 by a white supremacist. WCE members staff the primary water station for participants; we also field a team of runners and walkers who raise funds for this cause.
Diaper Drives
We partner with Bundled Blessings and with Interfaith Action Evanston to collect diapers for distribution to local families — critical items that may not otherwise be covered by governmental assistance programs.