The Wise & Whys of Money
Schedule
Sat May 16 2026 at 08:30 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
YWCA Evanston/North Shore | Evanston, IL
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.
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.
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
Where is it happening?
YWCA Evanston/North Shore, 1215 Church Street, Evanston, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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