Guests enjoyed Chilled Loberter Terrine with Saffron Crema, Lamb Barbacoa with wild mushrooms, chayote and couscous, and Risotto with Asparagus as well as panoply of pastries. Participating chefs included Brian Huston, Chef de Cuisine of The Publican and an Evanston resident; Nicole Pederson of FOUND Kitchen & Social House; Eric Mansavage from Farmhouse Evanston; David […]
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The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE) will be holding its 3nd annual Warm Your Palate fundraising event
Tickets for the event are $100. Signature appetizers and desserts, beer and wine tasting from 6 – 9 pm. Live auction begins at 7:15 pm. Auction packages include a 5-night stay at the Radisson Blu Resort and Spa in Aruba and a gourmet Thai dinner for 8 in the Chef’s garden. For tickets, contact Mary […]
The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston Receives a $2,000 CVS Caremark Community Grant
IWSE is a 100 year-old, highly-respected nonprofit social service organization which focuses on the needs of the youngest, neediest members of our community. We provide high-quality National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited full-day child care and early education services, as well as supportive services and parenting support almost exclusively focused on […]
IWSE Centennial Celebration a Smashing Success
Attendees were treated to an impressive exhibit chronicling IWSE’s history as well as the unveiling of a new video highlighting the impact of IWSE’s early education and family support programs. The evening culminated in IWSE Executive Director Cass Wolfe’s announcement of a special gift: The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston is the recipient of a […]
The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston celebrates 100 years of service to the community.
IWSE’s Centennial Celebration is part of Celebrate!2013, a yearlong citywide commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Evanston’s formal incorporation. WSE would like to thank our generous sponsors for supporting our Centennial Celebration: Steve & Evelyn Faye Barecca, Laura and Kent Born, DBS Microsystems, First Bank & Trust, Make it Better, NorthShore University Health System, Presence […]
IWSE Alumni Reunion!
Please reply at 847-491-9650 and ask for Mary Help raise money for IWSE: bring your gently used kid’s clothing and toys to the event and Kazoom will turn it into cash for us!
The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston will host a Centennial Celebration!
We will celebrate 100 years as part of the Evanston community in 2013. We are also interested in articles, photographs and collectibles from our past to include in the Centennial exhibit. If you have any of these treasures, or were a past IWSE Board member, we would love to talk with you! Please contact us […]
Senior Studies Project Raises Funds
During her semester-long self-directed project, Anna chose to study sustaining non profits for the future. As part of her course of study, Anna interned with The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston for four months. During her internship Ann learned about the economics of budgeting in a non-profit social service organization, event planning and fundraising, and […]
Local chefs help raise $34,000 to support Infant Welfare Society of Evanston
Guests enjoyed Lamb Tagine with Almond Couscous, Shrimp and Sambuca Bruschetta, Smoked Arctic Char Fettunta, Veal and Ricotta Meatballs, as well as panoply of pastries while learning about IWSE’s 100-year history of service to our community. Participating chefs included Brian Huston, Chef de Cuisine of The Publican and an Evanston resident; Vince di Battista of […]
The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE) will be holding its 2nd annual Warm Your Palate event.
Guest chefs include Brian Huston, Chef de Cuisine at The Publican; Jeff Perin, Executive Chef of Davis Street Fishmarket; and Geoff Felsenthal of the International Institute of Art, Chicago. Wine tastings are being provided by event sponsor Schaefer’s Wines, Foods & Spirits. Make it Better is the event media sponsor. Tickets for the event are […]