Celebrate Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead with YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, ALMA Chicago, and Mujeres Latinas en Acción! Let’s honor our Latin(e) ancestors who voted and advocated for our communities by building a communal ofrenda. 🗓️ Date: October 6, 2024 📍 Location: National Museum of Mexican Art What to Expect: ✨ Community guest speakers ✨ Voting resources ✨ Art activities for children and young guests Bring one favorite object to commemorate your ancestors and be part of this meaningful celebration of heritage and civic engagement! ➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/3XE0GiH #DiaDeLosMuertos #ALMAChicago #CivicEngagement #HonorAndVote #CommunityCelebration
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, IL 7,243 followers
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
About us
About YWCA Metropolitan Chicago: Since its founding 140 years ago, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago has been committed to serving the needs of women and girls. The YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women is actualized through a large breadth of programs and services. Regardless of race or economic status, the YWCA provides women with the support and tools they need to transform their lives, to be confident in their choices and to make valuable contributions to their communities. The YWCA’s Core programmatic areas include: Economic Empowerment Services, Sexual Violence Support Services, and Early Childhood Services. The YWCA serves over 200,000 women, children and families annually through these programs. And while the YWCA’s services are broad and varied, they are linked by a common thread—a dedication to promoting racial justice and personal empowerment. For more information about how you can support the YWCA, visit our website at http://www.ywcachicago.org or contact us at 312-762-2762. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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http://www.ywcachicago.org
External link for YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1876
- Specialties
- Sexual Violence Support Services, Early Childhood Education, Economic Empowerment Services, Racial Justice & Activism Programs, and TechGYRLS, a program within Economic Empowerment Services
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Employees at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
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Elif Sagsen-Ercel
President, BCS and EVP, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at RR Donnelley
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Michelle Finkler
Vice President, Institutional Engagement at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
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Nicole R Robinson
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Romeo Sora, MISM, MBA
IT Executive | Servant Leader | Collaboration | Business Alignment | IT Transformation | IT Operations | IT Service Delivery | Cybersecurity
Updates
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Our Hope. Love. Pink. 5K. supports breast cancer survivors and their families through our Health Promotion and Navigation services program. In 2023 alone, we provided 15,000 community members with access to vital health services, resources, and education. Let’s uplift our community and honor those affected by breast cancer. Together, we can raise awareness and make a difference! For more information, visit: ywcachicago.org/5k2024 #HopeLovePink #BreastCancerAwareness #CommunitySupport #5K #CommunityEvents
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For #HispanicHeritageMonth we honor #SylviaMendez. This civil rights activist helped pave the way for more discussions about integration when, at eight years old, played a key role in the landmark desegregation case of 1946, Mendez v. Westminster. #HHM #HHM2024 #LatinxHeritageMonth #LHM #LHM2024
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Wearing many hats while breaking through glass ceilings is the name of the game for our Outstanding Business Leader honoree, Jennifer Scanlon. A true leader, Jennifer is the President and CEO of UL Solutions, Inc. but her commitment to service doesn’t end there. Jennifer sits on boards of directors for several Chicago organizations, serving as board chair for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Learn more about Jennifer’s leadership in business here: https://lnkd.in/gC_8wUCs #OutstandingLeader #WomenInLeadership #JenniferScanlon #ChicagoLeadership
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Mark your calendars and be part of an event that blends the vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos with a focus on the profound civic impact of the Latin(e) community, in partnership with ALMA Chicago! Join us on October 6 at the National Museum of Mexican Art. This meaningful experience will pay tribute to our ancestors while galvanizing our community to exercise their sacred right to vote. Don’t miss out—register here: https://bit.ly/3XE0GiH. We look forward to seeing you there! #DiaDeLosMuertos #CivicEngagement #HonorAndVote
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Our Trailblazer Award honoree, Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun, was recognized in the form of a mural depicting the state of Illinois’ three Black senators. The mural can be found on 79th Street in Chatham. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gV-vtpZJ
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Did you know... 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? We want that number to decrease and through our Health Promotion and Navigation services, we have been able to respond to needs for health education, nutrition, vaccines, health screenings, free mammograms and breast health resources. Help us to support and continue this programming by signing up for Hope. Love. Pink. 5K. on October 5: https://lnkd.in/geqvTXSh #breastcancerawareness #communityevents
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“Fearlessness” makes our Outstanding Racial Justice Leader honorees, Dorothy Tucker and the WBBM | CBS Chicago Investigating Injustice team stand out. We’re so proud to recognize Dorothy and her team for their work which highlighted the disproportionate impact of crime on Black women in Chicago. Despite making up just 16% of the city’s population, Black women accounted for 1 in 3 crime victims in 2022. Learn more about Dorothy here: https://lnkd.in/gC_8wUCs #InvestigatingInjustice #BlackWomenMatter #CommunityJustice #CBSChicago
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Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth! This month is all about recognizing and honoring the incredible contributions, rich history, and vibrant culture of the Hispanic and Latinx communities. Let's embrace the vibrant traditions, incredible achievements, and diverse voices that shape our society. Join us in celebrating joy, resilience, and unity! Share your favorite Hispanic/Latinx person, tradition, or memory in the comments below. ¡Vamos a celebrar! #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth #HHM #HHM2024 #LHM #LHM2024