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Stories from Chicago Foundation for Women

Every story holds the power to move people, shift narratives, and inspire action. Explore signature stories from Chicago Foundation for Women alongside spotlights on the grantee partners advancing equity, safety, health, and opportunity across our communities. Together, these stories reflect the bold leadership, collective care, and community-driven solutions shaping a more just future for women, girls, and gender-expansive people.

 

CFW Origin Story
Read the story behind the bold vision that helped launch CFW 40 years ago.
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Grantee Spotlight: Resilience
Read how Resilience continues supporting survivors amid decreased resources for violence prevention.
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The Lavender Fund
Read how collective giving became a tool for LGBTQIA+ community power.
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Grantee Spotlight: COFI
Read how COFI's grassroots parent leadership continues to transform Chicago communities.
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Eleanor Foundation Merger
Read how bold institutional leadership expanded CFW’s investments through long-term stewardship and shared vision.
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Grantee Spotlight: Equal Hope
Read how Equal Hope is advancing health equity and expanding access to lifesaving preventive care across Chicago.
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Reproductive Justice Champions
Read how reproductive and sexual justice leaders across Illinois are advancing a shared vision for community power, policy change, and equitable access to care.
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Grantee Spotlight: ICAN!
Explore how ICAN! expands access to reproductive healthcare and protects bodily autonomy.
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CFW Origin Story
Read the story behind the bold vision that helped launch CFW 40 years ago.
Click Here
Grantee Spotlight: Resilience
Read how Resilience continues supporting survivors amid decreased resources for violence prevention.
Click Here
The Lavender Fund
Read how collective giving became a tool for LGBTQIA+ community power.
Click Here
Grantee Spotlight: COFI
Read how COFI's grassroots parent leadership continues to transform Chicago communities.
Click Here
Eleanor Foundation Merger
Read how bold institutional leadership expanded CFW’s investments through long-term stewardship and shared vision.
Click Here
Grantee Spotlight: Equal Hope
Read how Equal Hope is advancing health equity and expanding access to lifesaving preventive care across Chicago.
Click Here
Reproductive Justice Champions
Read how reproductive and sexual justice leaders across Illinois are advancing a shared vision for community power, policy change, and equitable access to care.
Click Here
Grantee Spotlight: ICAN!
Explore how ICAN! expands access to reproductive healthcare and protects bodily autonomy.
Click Here