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The Younger Women's Task Force -- Chicago Chapter is a non-partisan, pro-choice volunteer organization committed to improving the lives of Chicago women in their 20s and 30s through collaboration, education, and leadership. Our chapter plans and participates in activities that explore topics our members view as positively impacting their lives and the lives of Chicago women, girls, and their allies.
our mission...
To give you the tools to empower yourself to help women and girls in the Chicago area through collaboration, education, and leadership opportunities.
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YWTF CHICAGO UPDATES
Tis the season for thanks....
The YWTF Chicago Chapter would like to extend our thanks to everyone who has made this year a successful one…we hope you have a wonderful December and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!
Welcome Niki Fritz to our board!!! We are so excited to have Niki join us as a board member…she will be focusing on our social media efforts. Want to know more about Niki, check out her bio here!
Be sure to check out the YWTF Chapter website to get the most up-to-date information regarding meetings, events, and happenings!
Interested in becoming a member of YWTF Chicago or just want more information about our chapter? Click here!
YWTF Chicago Strategic Planning Event
Please stay tuned for information about our annual strategic planning event. We want to hear from you! We hope you will join us in ensuring the next year is an impactful one for YWTF Chicago as we encourage you to collaborate, educate, and lead!
YWTF December Volunteer Event
The YMCA of the USA will be hosting an event at the Rauner YMCA to hand out gifts collected from the Adopt a Family Drive to members of the Westside Future YMCA on Dec.18th from 12-2pm. If interested in volunteering or need more information please send an email to ywtf.chicago@gmail.com
Support the Between Friends Holiday Gift Card Drive
Domestic violence survivors are often left with very little resources. As an agency, we want to empower our clients to make their own choices for themselves and their families. Through this gift card drive we are able to provide our clients a way to celebrate the holiday season with their families. We distribute these donated gift cards to our clients so they may purchase, on their own, the items they and their families need during this time.
You can help!
In the past our clients have appreciated gift cards such as: Visa (pre-paid gift cards), Target, Shell Gas, CTA, Jewel, Dominick’s, Wal-Mart, Toys-R-Us, Starbucks, Old Navy, and movie theaters (i.e. AMC and Loews). All gift cards will be accepted. Please donate gift cards in increments of $10.00 - $15.00. In order to meet the Holiday needs of our clients, Between Friends requests to have all gift card donations by Monday, December 7th. Please deliver your donated gift cards to the Between Friends at PO Box 608548, Chicago, IL 60660. If you have questions, please call Colleen at 773-274-5232x31.
WomeneConnect -- New Resource Available!
The YWTF Chicago Chapter is pleased to announce a new resource for women’s organizations in the Chicago area. Heather Evans, Chicago Chapter Director, received the Alexis Knox Fellowship Award last year to develop a website designed to encourage collaboration and networking between organizations in the Chicago area interested in helping women and girls.
WomeneConnect -- log on, contribute content, and let’s connect on the web!
Thank you to everyone who attended our wine|art fall fundraiser to benefit both the Younger Women's Task Force Chicago Chapter and the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation! We loved seeing all of you! To check out photos from the event, click here!
WOMEN'S ISSUES UPDATES!
The Affordable Health Care for America Act has been moving and shaking in November. The Bill passed in the House amid much controversy surrounding provisions around funding for abortions. The next step, The Senate. To get more information and to get and stay informed, visit:
Supporters of gay marriage were dealt another blow this week as the New York State Senate rejected a bill that would permit same-sex partners to be wedded to one another. Interested in finding out more? Click on the links below:
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Heather Evans, Chapter Director
Colleen Norton, Scribe and Historian
Dorothy (Dottie) Brackett, Fundraising and Development Director
Erin Peed, Marketing Director
Nancy Ukpe, Membership Director
Niki Fritz, Board Member
Find out more about our leadership >>
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YWTF CHICAGO CHAPTER MEETINGS
Board Meeting
Board only please.
November 2009
Marketing and Membership Committee
Next meeting date TBD.
Fundraising/Development Committee
Next meeting date TBD.
Spring Educational Event Planning Committee
Next meeting date TBD.
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Did you know that you can connect with fellow YWTF members on Facebook? You can!!!
Click below to go to the YWTF Chicago Chapter Facebook page and get in the know!
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