Chicago Foundation for Women believes that all women and girls should have the opportunity to achieve their potential and live in safe, just and healthy communities. Since 1985, the Foundation has improved the lives of women and girls through grants, advocacy, leadership development and public and grantee education.

LUNCHEON TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Soledad O'BrienPlease join us on September 30, 2010 for our 25th Anniversary Luncheon. Our featured speaker is CNN's Soledad O'Brien. Purchase your tickets and tables today!

LIGHTS, CAMERA...EMPOWER!

On Aug. 15 and 22, the Women's Empowerment Summer Film Series will show documentaries exploring the struggles and contributions of women and girls. All 4 films are free and open to the public.

WHO WE SUPPORT: OUR GRANTMAKING

We're proud to award $411,000 in grants this spring and release new grantmaking guidelines.

Leadership transition update

We're excited to welcome Merri Ex as our Interim President and CEO as we continue our executive search. Read the latest update.

Isa Ellis, one of the Faces of CFWMEET THE FACES OF CFW

Meet a few of the people helping us make smarter connections between need, money and solutions

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Upcoming Events


Aug. 15: Women's Empowerment Summer Film Series
"Made in L.A." & "Taking the Heat"

Aug. 20: Grant application deadline for fall 2010

Aug. 22: Women's Empowerment Summer Film Series
"Going On 13" & "Troop 1500"

Sept. 30: 25th Anniversary Luncheon with Soledad O'Brien
Tickets on sale now!


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