Read Gloria Steinem's 75th birthday wishes.

24th Annual Luncheon logo

Thank you to everyone who attended Chicago Foundation for Women's 24th Annual Luncheon. Although our scheduled speaker, Dr. Maya Angelou, did not join us due to a medical emergency, women's rights icon Gloria Steinem gave an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote address. 

Chicago Foundation for Women's Annual Luncheon celebrates the achievements of women and girls by bringing together a diverse audience of more than 2,000 guests who represent business, philanthropy, government, the nonprofit sector, media and other Foundation supporters.

SUPPORTERS

Co-Chairs and Host Committee
Sponsors of the 24th Annual Luncheon

VIDEO

Gloria Steinem's keynote address (including her 75th birthday wishes)
     Part 1 -- Part 2 -- Part 3 -- Part 4
"You Are Chicago Foundation for Women" program: 8 parts
     1 & 2: Introduction by Kelly White, executive director (Part 2)
     3: Anita K. Sinha, board member
     4: Sandra P. Guthman, Polk Bros. Foundation
     5: Centro Comunitario Juan Diego: Stephanie Puente
     6: Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation: Samir Goswami
     7: Illinois Maternal & Child Health Coalition: Robyn Gabel and Tamika Hinton
     8: Monique Brunson, co-chair of the African American Leadership Council
"Letter from My Daughter" by Andrea S. Kramer
YouTube: Subscribe to Chicago Foundation for Women's YouTube channel


PHOTOS

Slideshow of networking reception and program

TRANSCRIBED REMARKS

"You Are Chicago Foundation for Women" program
"Letter from My Daughter" by Andrea S. Kramer
Gloria Steinem's keynote address
Gloria Steinem's 75th birthday wishes (excerpted from keynote)



If you have any questions or requests, please contact Mariah Cunnick, director of annual fund and special events, at mcunnick@cfw.org or (312) 577-2827; or contact Laura Fletcher, communications manager, at lfletcher@cfw.org or (312) 577-2824.































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