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    Currently, Philanthropic Organizations Donate Just $5.48 Per Woman and Girl of Color in US NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On the 57th Anniversary of the 16th Street […]

  • The Path Forward: Personal Stories About Race and How We Can Make a Difference

    In the fifth edition of “The Path Forward,” women of color who lead major foundations in Chicago share how their lives have been impacted by […]

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    FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT Undaunted – Changing Milestones and Minds My youngest son recently started his college journey a few weeks ago out […]

  • Why People Give: A Focus on Black Philanthropy

    CFW celebrated Black Philanthropy Month with a poignant conversation about giving in the Black community. Felicia Davis, CFW President/CEO, joined Akira Barclay, Founder of Fresh […]

  • Column: Democrats highlighted the Violence Against Women Act at this week’s convention. But it expired last year. What gives?

    Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune Joe Biden has called the Violence Against Women Act his “proudest legislative achievement.” On the third night of this week’s Democratic National […]

  • All Things Considered Segment: Women of Color Statement on Anti-Black Racism

    Becky Vevea, WBEZ-FM Felicia Davis, CFW’s President and CEO, joined Becky Vevea, to discuss the recent op-ed statement about anti-Black racism published in Crain’s Chicago […]

  • Biden Selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as Running Mate

    Chicago Tonight  Video: “Chicago Tonight” analyzes Joe Biden’s choice with Felicia Davis, president and CEO of the Chicago Foundation for Women; Delmarie Cobb, political consultant […]

  • Women of Color Statement on Anti-Black Racism

    2020 has been brutal for Blacks in Chicago. COVID-19 has hit the community hard. Forty-four percent of the lives lost to COVID-19 are Black residents, […]
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Chicago Foundation for Women is a leading convener of women in Chicago. Check out our upcoming events below. All of our events, including those hosted by our Giving Councils, are open to the public unless otherwise specified.

To read about meetings and events we've held, visit our entire Events Schedule. Questions? Email info@cfw.org.

  • October 08, 2020 Wine From Home with Master Sommelier Alpana Singh
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