The Wise & Whys of Money

Schedule

Sat May 16 2026 at 08:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

YWCA Evanston/North Shore | Evanston, IL

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A fun, interactive event where girls learn real-life money skills, build confidence, and take charge of their financial future.
About this Event

The Wise & Whys of Money-Empowering Girls Through Financial Literacy

A special event designed to inspire girls in grades 3 through high school to build confidence and learn real-life money skills—including saving, spending, and earning—and understand their power to make smart financial decisions. Girls will be able to decide on which sessions they would like to join after signup through link sent to email.

This year’s event is a collaborative community effort hosted in partnership with Armor Down Girls, the YWCA Evanston/North Shore, and Evanston Community Bank & Trust - A Branch of Wintrust Bank.

Through interactive breakout sessions, showcases, discussions, and activities, participants will select breakout rooms organized by the following:

  • Armor Down Girls
  • YWCA Evanston/North Shore
  • Evanston Community Bank & Trust

This event is part of an ongoing mission to empower girls, increase access to financial education, and support their growth into confident, independent young women.

Please fill out waiver found in confirmation email to specify preferences on sessions , meals, and other required information.


Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration Check-In and Continental Breakfast
🕑: 09:35 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions
🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:15 PM
Entrepreneurs Showcase
🕑: 12:15 PM
Lunch/Evaluation
🕑: 01:15 PM
Pick Up
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Where is it happening?

YWCA Evanston/North Shore, 1215 Church Street, Evanston, United States

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