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- did the Root get it wrong? 10:57am Nov 6
- hero of the day: Gabrielle Union 7:16am Nov 5
- south suburban open house: huge success! 6:30am Oct 29
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Did you know victims of sexual violence are generally less likely to take advantage of health care options after an assault? Illinois Healthcare and Family Services provides free vouchers allowing patients to receive follow-up services related to their sexual assault from any community provider for 90 days following the initial hospital visit. For more information, call our Rape Crisis Hotline at 888-293-2080.
The buzz is growing about the movie Precious (which will probably be a topic of discussion here very very soon - stay tuned) but this was an interesting take from The Root, an online mag we usually don't mind:Sidibe—and the media—are quick to point out, the harrowing, yet ultimately redemptive sto...
From one of our fave blogs comes a heads up about a celebrity breaking her silence and speaking in response to that horrific sexual assault in Richmond, CA: Shakesville: You Go, Grrl: Gabrielle UnionA key 'graph:When I was 19 years old, I was raped...I was fortunate enough to go the UCLA rape...
[Interested in seeing the growth of a program from the ground up? Follow our Economic Empowerment blogger, Jenny D. She is a Resource Specialist in the Economic Empowerment Services Program and has been with the YWCA since early 2008...
[As a way to share more of our work with our friends, we'll be hearing more from the dedicated women who do the work that drives the YWCA and our mission forward.JVP is a new advocate at the YWCA, working in our SVSS program...
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Did you know YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is the largest provider of Sexual Violence Support Services in Chicago. Check us out under ‘Programs’ at http://www.ywcachicago.org
Last week, I turned 42 years old. In my head, I can still eat anything I want and do anything I want, because I’m 25 years old and invincible. But somewhere along the line, my body stopped listening. ...
This from Packaging Girlhood:"Now it looks as if AG aims to teach girls that they too are a part of the new economic downslide. To do this, they've introduced a homeless doll...
So I'm doing some surfing (cough) and look what I find at the CWLU Herstory Project - The Online History of the Chicago Women's Liberation Union:"Founded in 1876, the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) is probably best known for its sports and youth programs...
Responsible Budget Coalition Kick-Off Event!Please join the YWCA and other human service organizations as we announce the formation of a unique, exciting and powerful new statewide coalition.We are human service providers, faith-based organizations, unions, advocacy groups and civic leaders who...
Lad fiction.If you haven't heard of this genre, you haven't missed very much. Regressive, boorish, definitely not a feminist ally, lads are big on spreading the evolution-resistant 'boys will be boys' message...
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Parks Francis CenterEconomic Empowerment ServicesQuarterly Seminar SeriesSaturday, September 26, 200910:00 a.m...
The Social IMPACT Research Center just released data on poverty reflecting newly released findings from the Census...
Why is healthcare reform a women’s issue?A. Currently, 7 out of 10 women are under- or un-insured and 3 out of 5 have difficulty paying their bills, leaving them at financial risk.B. Because women have unique healthcare needs and face unique barriers to coverage.C. ...
