We’re still dwelling in reflection spurred by March’s Women’s History Month, and we want to highlight some organizations we admire. These are only a couple of the Chicagoland groups whom we’ve had the honor of serving as clients while also being fans of the good work they do.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
You know that two of our favorite communities to champion are Women and Business Owners! Full Disclosure: Catalyst Ranch Founder Eva Niewiadomski has been recognized by by the org in the past–including being named 2016 NAWBO Member of the Year–but we’ve fans of their mission for a long time before that.
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of over 10 million women-owned businesses in the United States representing the fastest growing segment of the economy.
Through excellence in vision, leadership and continuous outreach to the diverse community of women entrepreneurs, we:
- Strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of our members and promote economic development
- Create innovative and effective changes in the business culture
- Build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations
- Transform public policy and influence opinion makers
The Women’s Justice League
We first encountered The Women’s Justice League in 2019 when they recognized our joyful space as the perfect setting for their annual event. Easily won over by their Fiesta de Frida (Chicago’s only annual art-filled event celebrating the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo, creating beauty out of the ugly, while fundraising to combat Domestic Violence), we soon realized the importance of the Fiesta is what underpins all of this org’s public work.
The Women’s Justice League was founded by two survivors of domestic violence. We realize through our network and our own personal experiences that there are many gaps within the system. Our goal is to bridge those gaps through three key areas of focus: Justice, Advocacy and Prevention.
We work with victims in immediate need of escaping their perpetrators, support them through hospital visits, connect them with shelters and community programs and aid in finding free legal aid. We help arm them for the ongoing battles within the legal system. We speak at community events and fundraisers and work with survivors to share their stories through various art programs. Currently, we are raising funds to provide $250 scholarships for our advocates to participate in the State of Illinois Domestic Violence 40-hour Training Program. Our league members consist of people from all walks of life, including current victims of domestic violence, community and business allies, non-profit organizations, survivors, law enforcement, and social justice advocates. www.womensjusticeleague.com
And speaking of Frida Kahlo, we’ll leave you with a great Must-Go-See to your calendar: Chicago’s Immersive Frida Kahlo experience is currently open, with rave reviews, for Chicagoland to celebrate this important figures contributions to Women’s History.
As you stroll through the Lighthouse Immersive gallery, you will see the Mexico-born artist’s work come to life on a grand scale and discover the people, events, and obstacles that made her the extraordinary woman she was.
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