February 2018
Welcoming Each & Every Child
This training provides information on caring for children with special needs in typical child care settings. The training helps increase the knowledge and comfort level of participant to enhance their ability to care for young children with disabilities in early childhood environments. Adaptations and modifications that will assist all children to participate in activities will be discussed. This meets the DCFS requirement for early childhood providers in special care inclusion training. Presenter: Gloria Davis Click Here To Register
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Heartsaver® Pediatric/Adult CPR/First Aid/AED – March 3
This is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrive. Skills covered in this course include first aid; choking relief in adults, children and infants; and what to do for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children, and infants. This training will meet IDCFS licensing requirements and IDHS Health & Safety requirements. Instructor: Lamarr Wooden Click Here To Register
Find out more »Heartsaver® Pediatric/Adult CPR/First Aid/AED – March 10
This is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrive. Skills covered in this course include first aid; choking relief in adults, children and infants; and what to do for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children, and infants. This training will meet IDCFS licensing requirements and IDHS Health & Safety requirements. Instructor: Debb Webb Click Here To Register
Find out more »October 2018
2018 Election: Local Candidate Forum
Join the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford and YWCA Northwestern Illinois in learning more about the Judicial Candidates for the November 6th Election. Due to capacity restrictions, seats are limited and registration is required in order to attend this event. Register Now
Find out more »August 2019
La Voz Latina Annual Recognition Banquet
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 you to our 2019 Media Sponsors! This event includes a social hour, awards recognizing talent in our community, dinner, program, and dancing. NEW VENUE:…
Find out more »October 2020
How to be Less Stupid About Race
With Dr. Crystal Fleming CRITICAL RACE THEORY SCHOLAR; AUTHOR; PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY AND AFRICANA STUDIES REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Crystal Marie Fleming is Professor of Sociology and Africana Studies and Associate Faculty in the Department of Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies at SUNY Stony Brook. She is an author, public intellectual and expert on global racism and white supremacy. Crystal holds a Ph.D. and a masters degree in Sociology from Harvard University and graduated with honors in Sociology and French…
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YWCA Scholarship Award Presentation, March 1, 2021
The 2021 YWCA Bright Future and La Voz Latina Scholarships will be presented, virtually, on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:00am via Zoom. The YWCA Bright Future Scholarships are underwritten by a generous donation from Gift Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network. The La Voz Latina Scholarship is endowed through a fund with the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The public is welcome to attend this virtual presentation. To join use the link below to access the Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89871111712?pwd=dXNpRFRDS1k4eFJ6YmRVeUZ0bDBlZz09…
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YWCA Leader Luncheon
Program Begins promptly at Noon Leader Luncheon: Women of Achievement - REGISTER TODAY 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. Support this longstanding community event by becoming a sponsor today! Sponsorship Opportunities Leader Luncheon: Women of Achievement Awards - Nominations Now Closed! This…
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Virtual Lunch & Learn “Ending Gender Based Violence: A Conversation about Effective Advocacy at Local, State and Federal Levels”
YWCA Week Without Violence Virtual Lunch & Learn Register Here Ending Gender Based Violence: A Conversation about Effective Advocacy at Local, State and Federal Levels Join Catherine Beane, Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy at YWCA USA, for an informative discussion on advocacy and supports that impact domestic violence. As part of Week Without Violence, YWCA Northwestern Illinois is hosting Ms. Beane, who leads the YWCA advocacy department’s efforts to impact legislation and policy related to racial justice…
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