Posts Tagged ‘United Way of North Shore’

Evanston Unites for Children’s Mental Health

Evanston Unites for Children’s Mental Health

Evanston Hospital President J.P. Gallagher, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago CEO Laura Thrall, City of Evanston Director of Health and Human Services Evonda Thomas and Evanston Township School District 202 Superintendent Eric Witherspoon celebrate the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to create the Evanston Network of Care Dr. Eric Witherspoon, Superintendent of Evanston Township School District 202 had an uncomfortable proposition for the room: “If I told you that we’re all... 

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United Way of North Shore Responds to Food Shortage in Community

Local food pantries lack resources to support growing demand of groceries Economic hardship has affected millions of people from all walks of life, including those living in the North Shore area. Job cuts, medical bills, and the devastating housing market have led many local residents to seek the assistance from food pantries. Nationally in 2008, America’s Second Harvest reported an average 15-20% increase in the number of people turning to food pantries for help compared to the prior year.... 

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