Our mission is to celebrate and nurture youth leaders by helping them develop a deep sense of self and responsibility for improving their communities.
IMPACT
Serving the community during the 2021-22 program year
Produce Mobile
Habitat for Humanity
Chandler Park Cleanup
Evanston School Children's Clothing Association
Bundled Blessings Diaper Pantry
Lee St. Beach Cleanup
Food Forest
Food Drive
Vineyard Food Pantry
Lunches for Beth Emet Soup Kitchen
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Kids Create Change
Good News Partners Cleanup
Dog Toys for Evanston Animal Shelter
Bracelets for Rainbows for All Children
Childcare Network of Evanston Family Walk
Camp supplies for Family Focus
PARTNERS
During the 2020-21 program year, the JWLA volunteered 352 hours and partnered with the following community organizations:
NEWS
2022 Catherine McKnight Scholarship Recipients
2021 Marcia Wynn Award recipients
We honored Wynner parents, Carmen Wallace and Megan McDermott at 2021 Parent Board Gathering on September 27. Wynners Maya Wallace and Logan McDermott presented their mothers with the 2021 Marcia Wynn Award.
The Marcia Wynn Award honors parents who have been consistent supporters of the Justin Wynn Fund and the JWLA.
Congratulations Carmen and Megan!
The 2021 Catherine McKnight Scholarship recipients
The Wynn family selected ETHS graduates Abigail Roman and Alex Johnson to receive the 2021 Catherine McKnight scholarship. ETHS honored Abigail and Alex at the virtual ETHS Senior Scholarship Night held on May 12, 2021.
Abigail plans to attend Tulane University. Alex will attend Georgetown University.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Abigail and Alex!
2020 Marcia Wynn Award recipients honored
Kendra Morrill and Tom O’Hare received the 2020 Marcia Wynn Award at our Parent/Board Gathering on September 29.
The Marcia Wynn Award honors parents who have been dedicated volunteers and supporters of the Justin Wynn Leadership Academy. The Justin Wynn Fund created this award in memory of Justin’s mother, Marcia.
Thank you Kendra and Tom!
2020 JWLA Leadership Camp
The pandemic couldn’t stop us from having a great 2020 JWLA Leadership Camp on August 8 and August 9. We held camp at the Evanston Lighthouse Beach Shelter. We had two different groups of Wynners each day; close to 70 Wynners in all. The Wynners safely participated in team building activities and had discussions about being a leader and the needs of our community. They also had fun doing yoga, playing games and doing tie dye. It was great way to start off the 2020-21 program year!
The 2020 Catherine McKnight Scholarship recipients
ETHS graduates Mya Allen and Nicole Mosquera were selected to receive the 2020 Catherine McKnight scholarship. Mya and Nicole were honored at the virtual ETHS Senior Scholarship Night held on May 13, 2020
Mya will pursue her education at Reed College and will major in Computer Science. Nicole plans to study Neuroscience in college.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Mya and Nicole!