YWCA Northwestern Illinois has created a Winnebago County Restaurant Workers’ Relief Fund to assist those that did or continue to work in the restaurant and food services industry in Winnebago County. Due to a large number of applications requiring a waiting list for some, members of the community have come forward to raise money to…
YWCA Northwestern Illinois is now accepting applications for the 2021 YWCA Women of Achievement Awards. The YWCA Women of Achievement Awards recognize individuals who strive to make a positive impact in their community and whose work aligns with the YWCA mission: eliminating racism and empowering women. Nominations are solicited by the YWCA Northwestern Illinois…
Rockford, IL– In an announcement made Tuesday, billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott named 384 organizations that will receive more than $4 billion in funding. Ms. Scott is a novelist, billionaire and venture philanthropist. She recently signed the Giving Pledge, committing to give at least half of her wealth to charity. YWCA Northwestern Illinois will receive $1…
November 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YWCA Northwestern Illinois Receives Funding to Expand Implicit Bias and Cultural Competency training for law enforcement in Boone and Winnebago counties The Healing Illinois initiative is an urgent invitation to create community-centered, inclusive and safe spaces to talk about racial disparities and design local solutions. Rockford, IL– YWCA Northwestern…
November 15, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YWCA Now Accepting Scholarship Applications Rockford, IL (November 15, 2020) – YWCA Northwestern Illinois is now accepting applications for the Bright Future Scholarship and La Voz Latina Scholarship. Scholarship winners will be announced March 1, 2021. Applications are available at https://www.ywcanwil.org/scholarships/. Bright Future Scholarship YWCA will present…
