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The Englewood Women's Initiative
In 2017, Chicago Foundation for Women launched the Englewood Women's Initiative (EWI), a strategic alliance of 10 agencies, each addressing a critical need of women in the community.
The EWI is creating a net designed to catch women from falling into poverty, no matter what obstacles arise on their path.
This is the story of Iesha Trotter, a participant in the EWI.
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