February 2018
Safeway Food Handler Presentation & Certification
This training will offer a Food Handler workshop that has been approved by ANSI and will meet the DCFS certification requirement. This workshop consists of a slide presentation followed by a 40 question test. Presenter: Kelly McNeal Click Here To Register
Find out more »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
Find out more »March 2018
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 2019
Wine Women & Purses
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 Hors d'oeuvre Sponsors PNC Bank Supporting Sponsors Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. Larson & Darby Group Schmeling Construction Co. Friend Sponsors CoyleKiley Insurance Agency Inc.…
Find out more »YWCA Week Without Violence: Human Trafficking 101
YWCA Northwestern Illinois and Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Assault will present: Human Trafficking 101 October 15, 2019 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited, and registration is required Register Now
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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