Support Our Mission
Today the tradition of philanthropy and service continues in our mission to connect women behind a shared purpose of volunteerism, social empowerment, and community support.
The WCE continues to advance women, hosting events like International Women’s Day; programs on current events and culture; and our Premier Philanthropic Events including the Holiday Bazaar, WCE Revue, Dreams Delivered, and the Spring Benefit. Through active involvement, members develop as community leaders and form lifelong friendships.
This year, we are celebrating the 22nd year of the WCE’s Community Grants Program.
Each year, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations in Evanston and surrounding communities are invited to submit grant applications. Since 2000, the WCE’s Contributions Committee has designated an annual funding focus. For the 2022-2023 application cycle, the funding focus is as follows:
To support programs and organizations that serve Evanston, Skokie and Rogers Park by encouraging children to grow through the arts.
The arts have been shown to foster healing and mental well-being and the Pandemic has taken an emotional and physical toll on society, particularly children. Funding is needed to support the many underfunded arts programs that help children develop and flourish.
Applications will be used to select recipients for:
- 2022-23 Community Grants (generally between $500 - $5,000)
- 2024 WCE Revue Beneficiary (between $20,000 - $30,000)
- 2024 WCE Spring Benefit Beneficiary ($30,000+) and
- 2023-24 Clubhouse Usage Award
Please help support our fundraising focus in the following ways:
Attend our Premier Events
Annual fundraising events including the Holiday Bazaar, WCE Revue and Spring Benefit raise funds for our community grants program. Join us for these lively events and know that you are making a valuable contribution to the local community while having a great time.
Make a Donation
We gratefully accept donations in any amount. Your contribution supports our mission to serve the local community. The Woman's Club of Evanston is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.
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Be a Sponsor
Place a business or personal ad in our annual Yearbook to contribute to our community grants program while reaching a North Shore audience of 1,500 or more for your business. The Yearbook serves as a resource for WCE Club members and the community. For rates and information, contact wcofeyearbook@gmail.com.