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
The youth in our program serving the community during the 2018-19 school year
Total service hours to date
The Cradle Holiday Party
Trunk or Treat - Girls Play Sports
Campus Kitchens
Blizzard Boxes - Meals at Home
Beach Cleanup - Alliance for the Great Lakes
Beth Emet Soup Kitchen
The Talking Farm
The Talking Farm
Beth Emet Soup Kitchen
Chandler Park Cleanup
Campus Kitchens
A Just Harvest
Beach Clean up - Alliance for the Great Lakes
Connections for the Homeless
The Cradle
Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner at Fleetwood-Jourdain
Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner at Fleetwood-Jourdain
Sack lunches - Connections for the Homeless
Evanston Animal Shelter
Toiletries Collection - Connections for the Homeless
Vineyard Food Pantry
Toiletries Collection - Connections for the Homeless
Connections for the Homeless
November Food Drive
November Food Drive
Fun Fest at Park School
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
Community partners to date
NEWS
2019 Catherine McKnight Scholarship Recipients Honored
Congratulations to ETHS graduates, Jacelyne Myrthil and Shawn Johnson, Jr., recipients of the first annual Catherine McKnight Scholarship Awards. This fall, Jacelyne will be attending Western Michigan University and Shawn will study at MoreHouse College.
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The 2011 Justin Wynn Awards recipients graduate from ETHS
Congratulations to the 2011 Justin Wynn Award recipients on their graduation from ETHS this spring. This senior class was recognized at the Justin Wynn Awards Brunch held on May 5, 2019, at the Hilton Orrington Evanston. Their leadership will be missed in the Justin Wynn Leadership Academy.
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The 2019 Justin Wynn Awards Brunch
In a ceremony at the Hilton Orrington Evanston, the Justin Wynn Fund honored the 32nd class of Justin Wynn Award recipients. Attendees included Mayor Hagerty, Dr. Witherspoon, Dr. Goren, Alderman Braithewaite, and Former Mayor Tisdahl.
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2019 JWLA 3-on-3 Tournament was a success!
Over 200 players, from 1st through 8th grade, participated in the JWLA 3-on-3 Tournament on March 10. A portion of the proceeds from the 2019 tournament were donated to Connections for the Homeless. Thank you to all the participants!
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The 2019 Buddy Portugal Award recipients
At the annual Justin Wynn Fund Red Tie Soiree, the founders and leaders of Girls Play Sports received the 2019 Buddy Portugal Award. Megan Livatino, Chris Livatino, and Liz Brieva were honored for their outstanding contributions to Evanston’s youth.
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The 2018 Justin Wynn Fund SoccerFest
On a hot and humid September day, 115 soccer players from 1st through 8th grade came together to play in the annual Justin Wynn SoccerFest at ETHS Lazier Field. The day was a true celebration of community and soccer as players affiliated with area organizations like AYSO, JaHbat, Team Evanston, Chicago Fire Juniors North Shore,…
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