The Evanston United Way co-hosted a Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event with Evanston First Bank and Trust on Wednesday, October 17th. The event was well-attended by members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Evanston United Way board of directors.

Jay Lytle, President of First Bank and Trust, and Marion Flynn, President of Evanston United Way spoke about the United Way campaign and the importance of community giving.

Nearly 100 chamber members attended this event, including 11 of our own Evanston United Way Board members.

Thank you to Joan Kelly of First Bank and Trust, who organized and co hosted this Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event with the United Way Evanston.

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This year UWNS received a surprise gift. A North Shore resident left a bequest to the United Way. Bequests, annuities, property and memorials have all found their way to the United Way over the past 75 years. Gifts such as these can make a big difference in the lives of many. In some cases they may provide the seed money for an impactful project idea from a new agency; they might cover a temporary shortfall for a current agency or they might be added to our endowment fund for that ‘rainy day’ we all hear about. If this idea is of interest to you or your family, contact United Way North Shore 847-999-2990. You talk and we’ll listen.

A Chance to Double Your Impact!

The National City Half-Million Dollar Challenge Grant doubles your Leadership or Tocqueville gift. National City Bank will match your new or increased (to the next giving level) gift of $1,000 or more to the 2007 campaign DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR!

At the request of National City, match dollars are invested back into the community through United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and are note designated to a specific organization.

For more information see the 2007 Leadership Flyer or contact Lorelei Beaucaire 847.999.2990.