Dear Friends,
There’s a sense of energy and excitement in the air as we prepare for the 19th annual Race Against Hate, which brings thousands together to support YWCA’s violence prevention and racial justice work.
The race is not only a fun, community-building event that raises critical funds, it is also a time when we unite to affirm that we will never stop fighting racism and injustice at every opportunity, with every tool we have.
Each of our voices matters, and at this year’s race, we are offering another way for you to use your voice to enact change, by ensuring you can use your power in the voting booth.
In the YWCA tent at this year’s race, we will offer voter registration on the spot (details about how to register are below). If you’re already registered to vote, spread the word among your friends and neighbors and let them know about this opportunity.
In the current climate in the United States, we must harness everything we have and bring our voices together to stand up for what is right and disavow what is wrong. We must speak up and speak out in every way possible.
I look forward to seeing you at the Race Against Hate on Sunday, June 17. Thank you for your ongoing support of YWCA and for making your voice heard.
Karen Singer
President/CEO
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PS: Online registration for the Race Against Hate will close on Tuesday at 12 noon. After that time, you may only register at Packet Pick-up or on Race Day. If you haven't already done so,
register today!
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Register to Vote at the Race
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To register, come to the YWCA tent in the middle of the field. You’ll need two forms of identification, one of which must show a current address. You can use a utility bill and/or mail postmarked in your name. You don’t need a photo ID. Even if you don’t have an ID, you can still complete a “motor voter” application, which we will turn in on your behalf.
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Register for the Race Against Hate in Person
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If you miss online registration, you may still register at the following packet pick-up times this week:
- Wednesday, June 13 from 10 am-7 pm at Whole Foods Market,1640 Chicago Avenue, Evanston (Chicago and Church)
- Thursday, June 14 from 4-8 pm at Evanston Running Club Runnerpalooza and Expo at Roycemore School, 1200 Davis St., Evanston
- Friday, June 15 from 10 am-4 pm at Murphy's Fit*, 513 Dempster, Evanston
- Saturday, June 16 from 10 am-4 pm at YWCA Evanston/North Shore, 1215 Church Street, Evanston (Church and Ridge)
- Sunday, June 17 (Race day prices increase) starting at 6:15 am at Long Field (corner of Lincoln St. and Sheridan Rd. in Evanston)
Don't delay! Race tee shirts and goody bags are available to the first 5,000 people who pick up their packets.
Special offers:
Murphy's Fit (513 Dempster in Evanston) will offer a 15% discount
throughout the store from Friday, 6/8 through Sunday, 6/17 "in honor of the race
and all it's participants - and all who support this great cause."
Additionally, free New Balance socks will be offered to participants who present their race bib on Friday (6/15) only, while stock lasts.
Hope to see you on the 17th!
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Your Monthly Donation Makes A Difference!
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Your gift supports critical YWCA programs year-round when you become a Sustaining Donor! For as little as $10 a month, or 33 cents a day, your monthly gift helps provide emergency shelter and longer-term housing for domestic violence survivors, scholarships for families so every girl and boy can learn to swim, financial literacy classes for low-income women, and racial justice trainings that help strengthen our communities. Give monthly, and make a difference today, and every day!
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YWCA Evanston/North Shore | Phone 847-864-8445 | ywca@ywcae-ns.org | www.ywca.org/evanston
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