The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy is a proud member of the Evanston community. We are thrilled to share these community events hosted by the Moran Center, our partners in the Evanston Collective and Evanston Cradle 2 Career, and other local agencies. Click the flier icon next to the event date to see the event’s promotional flier.
August 4, 2023 – “My City, Your City, Our City” Community First Fridays, Mason Park
A free community building event as a part of Evanston’s “Safe Summer” initiative, with free food, activities, raffle prizes, and more.
Hosted at Mason Park (Church St. and Florence Ave.) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
August 17, 2023 and September 21, 2023 – TWO-PART Expungement & Sealing Informational Clinic, Skokie Public Library
Free informational sessions about criminal record expungement and sealing with time for questions with Moran Center staff. 6:30 p.m. central (approx. 1-1.5 hours). Registration is required for 8/17 to attend both sessions.
PAST EVENTS
June 2, 2023 – “My City, Your City, Our City” Community First Fridays, Mason Park
Every first Friday of the month during the summer months, there will be a free community building event as a part of Evanston’s “Safe Summer” initiative, with free food, activities, raffle prizes, and more!
Hosted at Mason Park (Church St. and Florence Ave.) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
July 7, 2023 – “My City, Your City, Our City” Community First Fridays, Mason Park
A free community building event as a part of Evanston’s “Safe Summer” initiative, with free food, activities, raffle prizes, and more.
Hosted at Mason Park (Church St. and Florence Ave.) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
July 29, 2023 – The 2nd Annual Block Party: Celebrating Our Neighbors, a two-event celebration (2 locations)
Presented by Connections for the Homeless and Evanston 5th Ward partners, these free events offer something for everyone!
- Family Fest – 12 – 4 p.m. – Twiggs Park (1901 Simpson St)
- After Dark – 6 – 11 p.m. – Double Clutch Brewing Co. (2121 Ashland Ave)