Nia Tavoularis

Evanston community members weigh in on new SNAP requirements, impact

January 29, 2020

The District of Columbia and 15 states are suing the Trump administration over a recent rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that could result in hundreds of Evanston residents losing benefits...

Social service organizations stay consistent through budget cuts

December 3, 2019

For many families, the holiday season is a time of celebration and happiness. But for those who do not have a home to go to or are experiencing food insecurity, the months of November and December may...

In freezing conditions, Evanston nonprofits and volunteers organize shelter for the homeless

February 1, 2019

In the basement of First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Evanston’s homeless sought shelter from the extreme cold outside. Cots and mattresses filled the space. Volunteers and guests mingled, playing cards and drinking tea.

Connections for the Homeless reopens full-time drop-in services for first time since 2015

April 8, 2018

Connections for the Homeless extended drop-in services to five days a week for the first time since 2015 in an effort to alleviate homelessness in the city. The Evanston-based organization announced...

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