Events for March 2023

Our next Zoom meeting to be held on Thursday, March 16, at 7 p.m. Central Time, will feature Aster Gilbert, the Manager of Training and the Public Education Institute at the Center on Halsted. Aster's presentation entitled LGBTQ Foundations, will cover: Foundational LGBTQ terms and provide definitions of various identities, like transgender, nonbinary, and intersex Elements of LGBTQ experience, such as coming out, transition, and visibility Actionable steps for becoming a more informed and stronger ally to LGBTQ colleagues and community members This is an opportunity for you to ask questions, so participation is highly encouraged! Click here to register … About Center on Halsted Center on Halsted is [...]

Please join the Chicago Foundation for Women in honoring local leaders making a difference in the lives of women and girls at the 2023 Impact Awards. It's always a huge crowd of fascinating and distinguished people, and an inspiring evening. More info and tickets here ... Honoring Marcie Love, founder, Personal PAC; Melineh Kano, Executive Director, Refugee One; Azariah Baker, Friends Leader, A Long Walk Home; Natalie Moore, author and reporter on race, class and communities for WBEZ; Erika Allen, CEO of Operations, Urban Growers Collective; Beatris Burgos, Greenhouse Shelter Director, Connections for Abused Women and their Children; and Cherita [...]