Family Focus

NU and ETHS students collaborated with Family Focus to create a day of workshops honoring the spirit of Eva Jefferson Paterson.

Eva Jefferson Day honors Northwestern alumna by engaging with local Evanston community on MLK Day

Abigail Sutter, Reporter
January 20, 2020

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Rue Simmons expressed frustration that residents are struggling to preserve organizations like Family Focus, while the city hasn’t talked about helping such organizations.

Aldermen discuss issuing bonds to more nonprofits

Cassidy Wang, Reporter
October 29, 2019

Evanston Organizes: Family Focus offers community programs in Evanston center

Lucy Waterhouse, Assistant Video Editor
April 26, 2019

Artwork on walls of the Evanston Family Focus Center, 2010 Dewey Ave. The center opened in Evanston in 1976 to provide community and encourage childhood development.

Evanston Organizes: Family Focus provides long-standing sense of community in 5th Ward

Clare Proctor, Reporter
April 25, 2019

Evanston Family Focus, 2010 Dewey Ave. The center’s building is for sale, but Family Focus President and CEO Merri Ex said the programming will not leave Evanston.

Up for sale, Family Focus commits to maintaining presence in Evanston

Clare Proctor, Reporter
April 17, 2019

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