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About Our Silent Auction
As we approach the Taste of Evanston, our hearts are filled with warmth and gratitude for the abundance in our lives. However, it is also a time when we are reminded of those less fortunate, particularly those experiencing homelessness. In Evanston and around the world, the struggle for shelter and safety is an ongoing challenge.
We invite you to join us in our Silent Auction. This event holds a special place in our hearts as it not only serves our local community but also numerous projects across the globe.
Reducing Homelessness in Evanston
Evanston, our beloved community, is where our journey began. Through your generous contributions, we have been able to make a real difference in the lives of those struggling with homelessness right here in our city. The funds raised at this event will enable us to provide shelter, food, and vital support services to our neighbors in need.
Making a Global Impact
While we take pride in our local efforts, our mission doesn't stop at our city's borders. We are committed to making a difference on an international scale as well. By participating in this silent auction, you are not only supporting Evanston but also contributing to our various global initiatives. These projects are designed to provide clean water, support healthcare, promote education, and more.
Holiday Season and Gift-Giving
As the holiday season approaches, we understand the joy of giving. What better way to make your gifts even more meaningful than by participating in our silent auction? Every bid you make and every item you win will not only bring happiness to your loved ones but also make a significant impact on the lives of others.
By being a part of this event, you are not only giving a gift but also receiving the gift of knowing that your contribution is creating real change. Let's come together as a community, as a global family, to reduce homelessness and make the world a better place for all. Together, we can make a difference that transcends borders and transforms lives.
With gratitude and hope,
The Taste of Evanston Team
Featured Items
Autumn Outdoor Arrangement | Chalet "Signature"
Hanging Basket
$135.00
Custom Portrait | Kathleen Weinstein Photography
11x14 Gallery Canvas
$400.00
Glacier Park Cabin for Four+| Montana
Three Nights
$3,900.00
Handcrafted Trapezoid Boxes | Don Gwinn Craftsman
Set of Two
$150.00
Hawk & Sole Luxury Sneakers
Choice of Style Options
$425.00
Napa from the Air for Two | California
Three Nights | Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
$3,800.00
Private Dinner | Chicago Fire's Christian Stolte
Four Persons | Intimate Evanston Home Setting
$310.00
Private Island Experience for Two | Belize
Five Nights | All-Inclusive
$4,100.00
Tulum Luxury Condo for Four | Mexico
5 Nights
$2,300.00
World Travel MULTIPLE CHOICE for Two | 5 Countries
Five Nights | Choose Between Five World Class Destinations
$3,700.00
About EVLRC Young Leaders Committee
We help uplift and empower youth in Evanston and beyond!
RYLA
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where young people can develop leadership skills while having fun and making connections.
Exchange Students
We have hosted inbound youth exchange students from Mexico, Italy, Brazil, and Thailand and have sent outbound students to Finland and Ecuador.
Youth Day
Every year, we host an annual conference for students in Evanston to learn leadership skills and spark community service projects!
Other
Last year the YL committee supported a Roycemore student's proposal, received after her attendance at RYLA, for financial assistance so she could attend the annual summer World Affairs Seminar sponsored by Rotary District 6270 in southeastern WI.