Events

Y.O.U. is hiring! Come join an amazing team of diverse professionals dedicated to youth success. Y.O.U. has served Evanston youth for more than 50 years. We provide comprehensive benefits and perks. Please bring a resume and 3 references. Contact talent@youthopportunity.org with any questions. Where: Y.O.U. Headquarters, 1911 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201 When: October 1st, 9am-2pm Full…More

The Bill Nelson Memorial Foundation invites you to its 2nd Annual Golf Outing! The Bill Nelson Memorial Foundation is a longtime supporter of Y.O.U., and funds raised from this event will support sporting experiences for Y.O.U. youth including Cubs games, Northwestern Football and Men's and Women's Basketball games. This event, which will take place at the Chevy Chase County Club in Wheeling, …More

Come join us for a fun evening celebrating Y.O.U.! When & Where Saturday, March 9th Palmhouse 619 Howard Street Evanston, IL The Evening 6:00 pm  |  Cocktail Hour 7:00 pm  |  Food Stations by Peckish Pig 7:30 pm  |  Program with a silent auction 8:00 pm  |  Dessert & Mingling Complimentary Valet is included with the purchase of your ticket…More

UPDATE: Due to extremely cold temperatures today's DCU event has been cancelled. Join us for our 19th Annual DCU Event! Monday, January 15, 2024 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Evanston Township High School Auditorium 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 Diverse Communities United (DCU) is Y.O.U.'s annual celebration of peace, diversity, unity, leadership, and service help in honor of Dr. Martin Luthe…More

Join us for our 18th Annual DCU Event! Monday, January 16, 2023 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Evanston Township High School Auditorium 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 Diverse Communities United (DCU) is Y.O.U.'s annual celebration of peace, diversity, unity, leadership, and service help in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year's theme is "It Starts with Me: Cultivating a Beloved Comm…More

Y.O.U. is hiring! Come join an amazing team of diverse professionals dedicated to youth success. Y.O.U. has served Evanston youth for more than 50 years. We provide comprehensive benefits and perks. Together, we do great things. Contact information: talent@youthopportunity.org  Full job descriptions can be viewed at: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=D2CBA72506C3E28F66A775473A…More

Celebrating 50 Years of Y.O.U. Y.O.U. cordially invites you to join us virtually to celebrate 50 years of expanding opportunity and empowering youth. When: Saturday, March 6, 2021 Where: This year's event is virtual! Join us from wherever you are in the world.  The Evening: 6:30PM Optional Zoom Parties for Ticket Purchasers 7:00PM Program 7:45PM After Party BUY TICKETS OR REGISTER HERE…More

Monday, January 18 Diverse Communities United (DCU) is Y.O.U.’s  annual youth-led community event celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and vision for a peaceful, just, and equitable world. In January 2021 we are not able to gather at ETHS for our usual DCU program, but we cannot let this important day go unrecognized. We hope you enjoy this DCU video message, join us in celebrating …More

Supporting Yourself & Youth Through Stay at Home Orders and Quarantine, a virtual workshop for adult caregivers of youth in elementary or middle school As we enter winter break, come join this discussion on best practices to support yourself and youth while at home. Learn and share new ways to navigate this particularly challenging time and connect with other caregivers in the community.  Thursday, Dec…More

You’re invited to a special virtual event with Y.O.U.’s clinical team! Our dedicated team of clinicians will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how Y.O.U. provides comprehensive social-emotional support, counseling services, and community outreach for youth and their families. Y.O.U. will also provide an update on our COVID-19 response and how we continue to meet the emerging needs of Y.O.U. families. T…More

Join us for our 15th Annual DCU Event! Monday, January 20, 2020 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Evanston Township High School Auditorium 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 Diverse Communities United (DCU) is Y.O.U.'s annual celebration of peace, diversity, unity, leadership, and service help in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year's theme is "I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams." Th…More

Thursday, July 26, 2018 5–6:30 p.m. | The Levy Center 300 Dodge Avenue, Evanston This free, family-friendly, expo-style event is open to all! Join us for youth led interactive presentations and performances showcasing the projects and experiences they have engaged in throughout the eight-week summer program. We’ll see you at the Showcase!   More

You’re invited to the official launch party on May 1, 2018 for Y.O.U.’s new young professional society, 40 FOR 40! Join inaugural members and other young professionals who have a desire to give back for a fun night at Five & Dime in Evanston. More

Celebrate with us! Y.O.U.'s 47th Annual Benefit will be on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018, at the Evanston Golf Club. This years theme will be, "Celebrating Y.O.U.'s Superheroes!" Please visit the below link to register. We look forward to celebrating with you soon! If you have any questions, please contact Katie Wade at kwade@youthopportunity.org. REGISTER HERE More

All middle school-aged students who identify as female are invited to take over the McGaw YMCA’s MetaMedia digital media lab! On March 17, from 4 to 6 p.m., “Girls Take Over” will provide STEM-related activities free of charge. Girls Take Over is sponsored by the McGaw YMCA, Youth and Opportunity United (Y.O.U.) and the Evanston Public Library. The Chicago Foundation For Women’s North Shore…More

Join us in our 2022 pivot! 100% of your support will support empowering youth and expanding opportunities. Make a Donation Purchase Raffle Tickets In lieu of participating in our traditional event, please contribute directly to our vital work using the Donation and Raffle links above! Your gift is 100% tax-deductible. If you would like to make your gift via check, donor-advised fund, or stock transfer, pleas…More