Financial Literacy Month: Events to Empower!
April is Financial Literacy Month, and YWCA Evanston/North Shore is excited to offer a series of engaging and educational events designed to help individuals and families take charge of their financial well-being. Whether you're looking to build savings, plan for your child’s future, or improve your own financial literacy, we have something for you! Join us for one or all of these informative sessions at our main campus, located at 1215 Church Street, Evanston, IL.
Savings for Success Information Session
📅 April 22, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 YWCA Evanston/North Shore – English Session: Room 304 | Spanish Session: Room 303
Kick off your journey to financial security with our Savings for Success information session. Learn strategies to build savings, manage expenses, and set financial goals that work for you. Sessions available in both English and Spanish.
Conceptos Básicos del Taller Bright Start 529
📅 April 24, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 YWCA Evanston/North Shore
This Spanish-language workshop will cover the fundamentals of the Illinois Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan. Learn how to start saving for your child’s education, take advantage of benefits, and build a brighter future through smart financial planning.
Family Financial Wellness Fair
📅 April 26, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 YWCA Evanston/North Shore
This fair is a great way for kids to explore financial concepts in a fun, engaging way, and for parents and caregivers to learn more about Savings for Success (S4S)—our savings and rewards program that helps families start saving for their child’s education or training after high school. Savings for Success exists to help close the racial wealth gap by providing families with savings strategies, staff support, and financial rewards—up to $200 in the first year and up to $50 annually thereafter. It’s also a powerful way to start conversations with children about their future—helping them understand finances and savings while reinforcing that their community believes in them.
Basic Money Management for All: A Free YWCA Financial Wellness Workshop
📅 April 29, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 YWCA Evanston/North Shore
End Financial Literacy Month with a comprehensive Money Management Workshop designed for all skill levels. Learn essential financial habits, how to create a budget, and practical ways to manage debt and savings effectively.