The Pandemic, the Shecession, and the Future of Work: How Do We Recover and How Do We Prepare for the Future? YWCA Northwestern Illinois will host Dr. Chandra Childers at the 42nd annual Leader Luncheon and Women of Achievement Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022. The COVID-19 crisis has exposed social and economic inequities that…
Deadline Extended Through January 18, 2022!!! Rockford, IL – YWCA Northwestern Illinois will begin accepting applications for the Bright Future and La Voz Latina Scholarships on November 8, 2021. Scholarship winners will be announced in March 2022. Applications are available at https://www.ywcanwil.org/scholarships/. Bright Future Scholarship YWCA will present $1,500 Bright Future scholarship to a…
Deadline Extended through January 18, 2022!! YWCA Northwestern Illinois is now accepting applications for the 2022 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…
The 2022 Leader Luncheon XLII: Women of Achievement is being presented by Illinois Bank & Trust. Tickets available at leaderluncheon.swell.gives Learn more about sponsoring this uplifting event here YWCA Northwestern Illinois Welcomes Keynote Dr. Chandra Childers at the 42nd Annual Leader Luncheon The Pandemic, the Shecession, and the Future of Work: How Do We Recover…
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APPLICATIONS CLOSED Rockford, IL—YWCA Northwestern Illinois has opened applications for its upcoming business development program. Diving Deeper: A Guided Business Plan is designed to help women of color overcome barriers to starting, growing and sustaining businesses while providing them with educational tools to increase their knowledge and confidence as entrepreneurs. It is a multi-week course…
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YWCA Northwestern Illinois Hosting Advocacy Event during Week Without Violence Catherine Beane, Sr. VP, Public Policy and Advocacy, YWCA USA will discuss Ending Gender Based Violence: A Conversation about Effective Advocacy at Local, State and Federal Levels YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and…
September 20, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YWCA Northwestern Illinois Welcomes Three New Board of Directors Rockford, IL—YWCA Northwestern Illinois has welcomed three new members to the Board of Directors: Lesly Couper, Lori Lyons and Tiffany Nieman. Each will serve a three year term for up to three terms. About Lesly—Leslie Couper is the Chief Operating…