Interfaith Housing Center Of The Northern Suburbs
(847) 501–5760
www.interfaithhousingcenter.org
ihcns@interfaithhousingcenter.org
The Interfaith Housing Center is a 34 year old not–for–profit organization working to assure a housing market open to people of all ages and income levels, regardless or race, religion, family composition or any of the other legally protected classes. Interfaith promotes integrated, just communities through it’s four major programs: Homesharing where home providers are matched with individuals seeking affordable and safe housing;
Fair Housing, which includes housing discrimination and landlord/tenant complaint investigation, housing information and referral, community education and assistance to municipalities; Predatory Lending Prevention, which helps homeowners who may be victims of unfair lending practices; and Affordable Housing Advocacy, which includes the building of support for affordable and fair housing in our communities. Interfaith works in 16 northern suburbs and its membership includes local residents and more than 60 civic organizations and congregations.
Junior League of Evanston–North Shore
(847) 441–0995
www.jle–ns.org
JLE-NS@sbcglobal.net
The Junior League of Evanston–North Shore is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. We serve children, families and the underserved in the North Shore area. Current projects include Fitting Futures, Thrift Street House and scholarships and Grants. A few of our past projects include: Girls on the Run; Santa’s International Family Day; Contributing to the New Trier Food Pantry; Mary Lou’s Place; Kids in the Kitchen and Big Fights for Little Hearts. Membership is open to women of all ages with an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. Financial support for the League’s projects come from sales revenues at the JLE–NS Thrift House, 920 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Spa Day and It’s a Shore Thing ~Culinary Creations from Chicago’s North Shore Cookbook.
North Shore Art League
(847) 446–2870
www.northshoreartleague.org
info@northshoreartleague.org
Where Arts, Learning and Community Come Together!
Founded in 1924, the North Shore Art League is a non-profit organization offering art classes for adults and children. As the only art center located in Winnetka, the NSAL not only offers art education, but also lectures, workshops, field trips and an ongoing series of gallery shows to the entire North Shore community.
Located on the second floor of the Community House, classes are held in an historic, professional art studio featuring skylights and a large stone fireplace as well as a well-equipped print room and ceramics facility. Classes in drawing, painting (oil, acrylic, and watercolor), ceramics, pastels, etching, printmaking, figure study, and more are taught by a distinguished faculty–offering a unique, creative experience.
League members may exhibit at the annual Members’ Show and throughout the year in NSAL gallery space within the Community House. Membership benefits also include generous discounts at various art supply stores in the area and a newsletter/brochure subscription.
Winnetka Community Nursery School
(847) 446–4432
admin@winnetkacommunitynurseryschool.org
A nationally accredited preschool for children ages 3–5, offering indoor and outdoor activities in a stimulating environment in which physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth is encouraged. Learning materials encourage creativity, promote cognitive growth and develop manipulative skills. The school also includes an extended day program and “Lunch Bunch” program. WCNS’s extended day program, Splendid Day, is an enriching afternoon for children ages three to six years. The children receive a nourishing hot lunch and plenty of opportunity for stimulating indoor and outdoor play activities. A child may register for one to five days per week. Transportation can be provided from Winnetka elementary schools. For more information about WCNS, please visit our web site at www.winnetkacommunitynurseryschool.org or contact Elise Hansen, Director, at 847 446 4432.
Winnetka Youth Organization
admin.wyo@gmail.com
The mission of the Winnetka Youth Organization (the YO) is to foster individual development in junior high and high school youth on the North Shore by providing adult-to -youth mentoring, prevention services, and opportunities for leadership, citizenship, and education within a safe, informal environment. We offer monthly concerts and “open mic nights” as well as a variety of other youth driven activities such as craft, movie, and game nights. Additionally, we operate a drop-in center that provides young people with a safe and relaxing place to hang out after school and on the weekends.
Please visit www.winnetkayo.org for more information and to view our monthly program calendar.
Drop In Center Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 3-9pm
Wednesday: 3-6pm (Junior High Night)
Thursday: 3-6pm
Friday: 3-10pm (Junior High Night 3-6pm)
Saturday: 2-10pm
Sunday: Closed
