Press Releases
2023
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Lt. Governor Stratton Launches New Statewide Initiative to Advance the Financial Health and Well-Being of Women in Illinois
12/12/2023
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Illinois Ranks Eighth in Education but Inaccessible, Unaffordable
6/14/23
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Illinois Rape Crisis Centers Await Budget Decisions
5/17/23
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Representative Lauren Underwood Visits The Learning Experience in Oswego to Celebrate $575,000 in Federal Funding for YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
2/27/23
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Selected by City of Chicago to Lead Community Outreach For Domestic Workers to Receive Cash Assistance
2/9/23
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NorthShore University HealthSystem Announces 2023 Community Investment Fund Partners
1/19/23
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Hosts Screening of The Janes with University of Chicago
1/19/23
2022
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Celebrates Landmark 50th Annual Leader Luncheon
11/10/22
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Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center And Stanley Hainsworth Also Known As “Mr. Starbucks” At Emerging Brands Summit
10/5/22
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Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center Offers 19 Black Women Entrepreneurs Exclusive Coaching From “Mr. Starbucks,” World Renowned Branding Expert Stanley Hainsworth
9/28/22
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Corporate Partners Generously Support Economic Empowerment Efforts
7/19/22
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MATTER launches second edition of mentorship program for founders of color
7/18/22
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Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot Receives Over 176,000 Applications; Participant Selection Starts This Month
5/24/22
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Celebrates with Ulta Beauty on Youth Empowerment Event in North Lawndale
4/22/22
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Enters Collaboration to Promote Education and Participation in Clinical Trials within Underrepresented Populations
3/31/22
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago partnered with Horizon Therapeutics and the Chicago Bulls to host a Youth Empowerment Event
3/14/22
2021
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Nicole Robinson named Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
11/17/21
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Addresses the Racial Wealth Gap through the WealthNOW Conference
9/28/21
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Continues to Innovate to Address Community Challenges with Launch of Respect Bank Account and Respect Debit Mastercard
9/15/21
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Impact Shares YWCA Women’s Empowerment ETF (NYSE: WOMN) Celebrates Three-Year Anniversary
8/27/21
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Elects New Directors, Announces Executive Committee
7/13/21
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Announces CEO Transition
5/18/21
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Expands Housing Access and Sustainability Services through Acquisition of Partners in Community Building
3/4/21
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iHeartMedia Chicago Presents Women Who Win 2021
3/2/21
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Expands Service Area and Impact through Merger with YWCA Lake County
2/1/21
2020
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago receives $9 Million gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
12/15/20
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Illinois data show families of color struggling during COVID crisis; economic security and health are greatest concerns
12/14/20
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Named a Community-Based Organization in Chicago’s COVID Contact Tracing Corps Program
10/7/20
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Acquires World of Money, Expanding Global Financial Inclusion Efforts
9/8/20
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago launches Until Justice Just Is campaign, underscoring longstanding commitment to eliminating racism
7/1/20
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Illinois Children’s Outcomes Improved Since 2010, but Significant Barriers in Health and Well-Being and Socioeconomic Indicators by Race and Ethnicity Remain
6/22/20
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Nationwide Black Business Directory Launched on Juneteenth in Response to Calls to End Systemic Racism
6/19/20
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, A Local Leader In Addressing Gender And Racial Inequalities, To Acquire StreetWise
3/5/20
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Announces Acquisition of Voices for Illinois Children, the Leading State-Wide Children’s Advocacy Organization
3/2/20
2019
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Joins SellSwipe to Provide New Small Business Solution
11/26/19
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Awarded $11.9 Million Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Contract to Administer Family Works Services to CHA Residents in Bronzeville and Chicago’s North Side
11/22/19
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Non-profits and Employers Prepare to Support Parents as CPS Teacher Strike Looms
10/11/19
2018
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Innovative New Investment Products use Creative Marketing Strategies
12/11/18
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Impact Shares and YWCA Launch Women’s Empowerment ETF on NYSE
8/27/18
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Equality Vines and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Team Up to Release Respect Rosé and Respect Old Vine Zinfandel in Support of Women’s Empowerment
4/13/18
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Coalition of Illinois YWCA Organizations Launch Statewide Policy Council for Women and Families
3/27/18
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1871 and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Launch Community-Wide Sexual Harassment Awareness Initiatives with Joint Program
3/21/18
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago announces Small Business Development Center (SBDC) designation on 2nd Annual SBDC Day March 21st
3/21/18
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Implements 6 Weeks of Paid Family Leave Ahead of 25th Anniversary of the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
1/30/18