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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

A group of people holding blue signs for religious organizations gather outside a church.

‘The urgency of now’: Faith leaders, residents raise awareness for winter shelter, remember MLK’s legacy

January 16, 2023

On May 19, 1963, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. preached to Evanston residents at First United Methodist Church about each person’s role in creating a strong community.  “We cannot all be doctors...

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‘There is more love somewhere:’ Evanston faith leaders unite to support local reparations fund

June 13, 2022

Sixteen Evanston faith leaders gathered in Fountain Square Monday afternoon to sign a formal commitment to support the local reparations fund.  “We as religious leaders have moral suasion and responsibility...

A white and red calendar on a teal background. The calendar has the number “16” and the letters “SUN” written in Black.

The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Jan. 16

January 16, 2022

This week, Evanston honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here’s a list of events and other happenings around town during the week of Jan. 16.    3rd Annual Walk for Warmth Jan....

Interfaith Action of Evanston volunteer Birch Burghardt checks in team leaders at the organization’s inaugural Walk for Warmth. Participants raised over $20,000 to maintain the six faith communities that host an overnight shelter from mid-November to mid-March.

Walk for Warmth raises $20k for overnight homeless shelters

January 20, 2020

Community members, religious leaders and local politicians raised over $20,000 for Interfaith Action of Evanston’s overnight emergency cold shelters at Monday’s inaugural Walk for Warmth. Participants...

Daisy’s Place will have a permanent location on the lower level of First United Methodist Church of Evanston. The transitional shelter will have five beds for female-identifying residents.

First year-round women’s transitional shelter to open on the North Shore

January 7, 2020

Connections for the Homeless and First United Methodist Church of Evanston have partnered to open Daisy’s Place, a year-round transitional shelter for women. The shelter will be the first on the...

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