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The YWCA has been empowering women in Northern Illinois since 1891. Our mission-driven services continue to evolve to meet the needs of women, children and families in Rockford and the counties of Boone, Winnebago, Stephenson, and Jo Daviess.

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YWCA Child Care Solutions is performing annual child care provider updates. Please click here to access your update form.
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Elizabeth Smart to provide keynote address at Leader Luncheon XL on March 2, 2020
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Upcoming Events
Mar
02
YWCA Leader Luncheon
March 2, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Giovanni’s Conference Center
Leader Luncheon: Women of Achievement Leader Luncheon is the YWCA Northwestern Illinois's primary fund-raising event. Funds from the event are used to develop and expand programming and advocacies for women and families’ economic self-sufficiency with a clear commitment to the elimination of racism and the empowerment of women. Register Now Elizabeth Smart to provide…
Aug
14
La Voz Latina Annual Recognition Banquet
August 14, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This event includes a social hour, awards recognizing talent in our community, dinner, program, and dancing. Register Now Nominate a Hispanic/Latino community leader for Latino of Distinction or Community Member of Distinction Awards! Nominations must be received by mail, email, or in person by 5:00 pm, July 26, 2019. Past Award Recipients Thank…
Oct
01
Wine Women & Purses
October 1, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join YWCA Northwestern Illinois for a memorable evening of wine tasting, boutique shopping, heavy hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and live music! Thank you to our valued 2019 event sponsors... Presenting Sponsor Wine Glass Sponsor Cordial Sponsor Nothing Bundt Cakes Toasting Sponsors First National Bank and Trust SwedishAmerican Health System- Belvidere …