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 Chicago nato summit 2012
women and global development forum 

 
 

Join us on May 20, 2012 as we partner with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs for a special NATO Host Committee event featuring former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer.
For more details, visit here.

board bootcamp

Are you interested in serving on a nonproft board but don't quite know where to start? Through a generous grant from Crown Family Philanthropies, CFW is hosting its second Board Boot Camp. 
  
Join us June 2, 6, and 9 for a comprehensive training and networking experience that will leverage your skills and put you on a path to successful board service!   Apply online here. 

CEo/president, k. sujata, on economic security of mothers

What does your mom want for Mother's Day this year? Economic security? Equal pay? Read the HuffPost Chicago for more details on what CFW wants for mothers. 

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Upcoming Events

May 19: Mother and Daughter Health Challenge

May 19: Spring Benefit: Lesbian Leadership Council

May 20: Chicago NATO Summit 2012: Women and Global Development Forum

May 29: Women and Girls Lead Film Series: "Strong!"

June 2,6,9: Board Bootcamp

Sept. 27: 27th Annual Luncheon
 

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HOW CFW WILL OPERATE DURING THE NATO SUMMIT

Due to the NATO Summit in Chicago, CFW's office will be closed on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17. Individual access to the building will be limited, and visits are discouraged. Staff will work remotely on those days and will be available via email and phone for questions and to provide services. There is a possibility that our office will be closed on Monday, May 21 additionally. Please watch this website for updates.

 

 

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