Womencare

01/27/2026

Today, we pause to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of others who also lost their lives, among them people with mental illness and disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others who were targeted.

This day calls on us to confront the truth, honor survivors, and learn from history. The trauma of the Holocaust continues to reverberate across generations, underscoring the importance of mental health, healing, and standing against hatred in all its forms.

At NAMI, we recognize that remembrance is not only about looking back, but also about building a future grounded in compassion, equity, and care.

01/19/2026

The Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, located at 1832 Church St., will be open as a warming center for community members from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday, Jan. 19, according to a Sunday news release from the city. The city announced it will offer the warming cente...

01/19/2026

❄️ Warming Center Available Monday, January 19 (MLK Day)

Due to a Cold Weather Advisory, the City will open the Gibbs Morrison Cultural Center as a warming center on Monday, January 19 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) for community members in need.

The Evanston Public Library Main Branch will also be open on January 19 during its normal operating hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Transportation is available to the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center for those who need it. For information, transportation assistance, or shelter outside of these hours, please contact the 311 Center at 847-448-4311 or dial 3-1-1 (7 a.m. – 6 p.m.) or the Evanston Police Non-Emergency service desk at 847-866-5000 (available 24/7)

Please share to help keep our community safe and warm. 💙 https://lnkd.in/gHhMAMxc

01/14/2026

On sorrowful days, many parents and caregivers are searching for ways to support their children as they hear about violence and traumatic events in the news. We’ve gathered trusted guidance and reputable resources to help you have age-appropriate, supportive conversations that can reduce fear and build a sense of safety. Visit our website to read Talking With Children About Violence in the News: Guidance for Parents and Caregivers and find tools to support your family during difficult times: https://namimn.org/talking-with-children-about-violence-in-the-news-guidance-for-parents-and-caregivers/

Via Early Risers Podcast

01/02/2026

Happy New Year!

12/26/2025

For those who celebrate, Happy Kwanzaa!

12/24/2025

For those who celebrate, we wish you a Merry Christmas!

12/21/2025

For those who celebrate, Happy Yule/Solstice!

12/17/2025

Some brief thoughts about the holiday season this year from Monica Robinson...

"These holidays are so complicated. Complicated, meaning bigger and more layered than a sentence or paragraph can capture.

They are really complicated this year.

There’s the usual pressures: be with family? Avoid family? Ache because there’s no family at all? Buy gifts, don’t buy gifts, who will feel neglected or disappointed, re-gift? Too gauche?

Ghosts of holidays past: the good ones, the lousy ones, the ones that never were, the ones that will never be again.

Sugar! So much sugar!

And this year. Should I buy anything at all? And how can I celebrate in the midst of so much hardship?

Guilt. Anger. Helpless sorrow. It’s overwhelming, on top of the usual overwhelm these days.

But, as my dear, wise friend reminded me, holidays of all kinds and from everywhere are, at heart, about bringing in the light.

And we need the light. More than ever.

So in the swirl of joy, sorrow, anger, love, worry and guilt...

Light a candle.
Bring in the light.
Bring in your light."

12/16/2025

12/16/2025

Potential local resource!

To make COVID-19 and flu vaccines more accessible for Evanston residents, the Evanston Health Department is partnering with Chicago Internal Medicine Practice and Research to offer a free vaccine clinic for community members ages 6 months and up.

The clinic will take place on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Robert Crown Community Center, Rooms B & C. Vaccines are free of charge to Evanston residents.

Advance registration is required: https://bit.ly/evanstonvaccineclinic. Register to receive both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines, or choose just one. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please bring a copy with you to the event.

12/14/2025

For those who celebrate, Happy Hanukkah!

A Mighty Girl wishes you a happy Hanukkah and a joyous holiday with your family and friends! The eight-day festival of lights begins this evening at sunset.

Update: Since we shared this message, devastating news has emerged from Sydney, Australia, where a terrorist attack targeted a Hanukkah community gathering to light the first candle. We hold the victims and their loved ones, and the Jewish community at large, in our hearts. In the face of hatred, may we all be a source of light and support for one another.

We also wish a swift recovery to Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim father of two who, without hesitation, tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen -- he was shot twice but is in stable condition. A powerful reminder that light can emerge even in the darkest moments.

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If you'd like to discover new Hanukkah books to share with your children during this year's holiday, in a recent blog post, we showcased 21 of our favorite Mighty Girl Hanukkah stories at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=10329

For more seasonal stories, in our special feature on the "Top Mighty Girl Winter Holiday Stories," you can also find books celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, at https://www.amightygirl.com/mighty-girl-picks/top-mighty-girl-winter-holiday-stories