Western Suburbs Giving Circle

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The Western Suburbs Giving Circle of the Chicago Foundation for Women invited current and prospective members to kick off another year of grantmaking at their “Cocktails for a Cause” event at Lifetime Fitness Oak Brook on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

The group aimed to lay the groundwork for increasing investment in women’s health and reproductive justice, economic well-being, and safety from violence in the western suburbs. Since 2016, WSGC awarded over $245,000 to local organizations addressing the needs of women and girls.

As part of a nationwide movement in women’s philanthropy, WSGC continues to amplify women’s voices and advocate for their needs through grants that create meaningful impact and improved lives.

Dena Byrd

➁ Tracy Hough, Monica Thorns, and a guest of the organization

Isabel Anderson and Josefina Navar attended on behalf of HOPE Fair Housing

Julie Olafson (Co-Chair), Elyse Kennard-Leavy (Member), Keenya Lambert (President & CEO, Chicago Foundation for Women), Dena Byrd (Member), Kendra Hyett (Co-Chair)

Laura Kaufman and Jennifer Rosenkranz

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