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Celebrating Community: The 2nd Annual Evanston is Family Strong Back to School Family Fun Fest
On August 17, 2024, the Evanston community came together once again for our 2nd Annual Evanston is Family Strong Back to School Family Fun Fest. This year’s event, held at the Robert Crown Community Center, exceeded all expectations with nearly 1,000 attendees—a huge increase from last year’s turnout...
Tackling Food Insecurity in Evanston: A Community Effort (bilingual)
Food insecurity is a pressing issue that affects many communities across the nation, and Evanston is no exception. The fight against food insecurity in Evanston is supported by a network of dedicated organizations and community members. From food pantries and soup kitchens to community fridges and student resources, these initiatives provide crucial support to those in need. Here’s a look at some of the key resources available in Evanston to combat food insecurity.
Evanston Is Family Strong! Family Fun Fest
Be Strong Families’ first ever Family Fun Fest: Evanston is Family Strong! held on April 30, 2023 at the Robert Crown Community Center in Evanston, IL was a huge success with estimated more than 700 people attending, 33 community-based organizations participated in the resource fair …
Preparing for April: Keeping Families Strong Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month or as Be Strong Families likes to reframe it: Keeping Families Strong Month. We know that child abuse prevention is important, laudable, and a low bar. We also know that parents are the people who prevent child abuse. How do they do that?