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1		SCHAUMBURG, IL
2		PALATINE, IL
3		AURORA, IL
4		Chicago, IL
5		CHICAGO, IL
6		CHICAGO, IL
7		ROCKFORD, IL
8		CHICAGO, IL
9		AURORA, IL
10		CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
11		CHICAGO, IL
12		Chicago, IL
13		CHICAGO, IL
14		GRANITE CITY, IL
15		HINSDALE, IL
16		LAKE FOREST, IL
17		Winnetka, IL
18		CHICAGO, IL
19		Lincoln, IL
20		ALTON, IL
21		QUINCY, IL
22		URBANA, IL
23		PEORIA, IL
24		JOLIET, IL
25		WILLOW SPRINGS, IL
26		PEORIA, IL
27		Chicago, IL
28		CHICAGO, IL
29		GLENVIEW, IL
30		West Frankfort, IL
31		DUNLAP, IL
32		Chicago, IL
33		LAKE BLUFF, IL
34		Des Plaines, IL
35		Elburn, IL
36		NAPERVILLE, IL
37		WILMETTE, IL
38		CHICAGO, IL
39		CHICAGO, IL
40		Arlington Heights, IL
41		GURNEE, IL
42		AURORA, IL
43		PALATINE, IL
44		NORTHLAKE, IL
45		GALESBURG, IL
46		CHICAGO, IL
47		Deerfield, IL
48		ROSELLE, IL
49		CHICAGO, IL
50		GLENVIEW, IL

The mission of THE ORGANIZATION is to advance women in medicine, advocate for equity, and ensure excellence in healthcare. The values of THE ORGANIZATION are integrity, equity, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, mentorship.

AWARDS MEMBERSHIP FUNDED TRANSFORMATIONAL GRANTS TO LOCAL NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHILE EMPOWERING WOMEN TO IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH PHILANTHROPY.

ALLOWING CHRISTIAN WOMEN TO BETTER THEMSELVES AS INDIVIDUALS AND BECOME STRONGER FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST

To increase the number of women and under-represented minorities in specialty medical fields through specific and engaging programming.

is a sisterhood of women supporting each other in lifelong achievement.

THE IS A 501(C)(3) NOT--PROFIT CORPORATION THAT SUPPLIES COMPASSIONATE SERVICE AND RELIEF TO THE POOR, THE DISTRESSED AND THE UNDERPRIVILEGED IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA, AND TO INSPIRE OF ALL AGES TO SUSTAIN ITS LONG TRADITION OF CHARITABLE SOCIAL SERVICE. ITS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED PRIMARILY THROUGH THE ANNUAL PRESENTATION BALL, THE FORUM AT WHICH OVER 1,000 YOUNG LADIES HAVE BEEN WELCOMED BY FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE COMMUNITY INTO A WORLD OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND AWARENESS.

TO EDUCATE MEN and WOMEN TO LEAD RESPONSIBLE LIVES BY MEANS OF A CURRICULUM GROUNDED IN LIBERAL ARTS LEARNING AND COMPLEMENTED AND EXTENDED BY PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE. THROUGH THE TOTAL ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE, STRIVES TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FULFILLING LIVES, CAREERS AND PARTICIPATION IN A MODERN AND CHANGING GLOBAL SOCIETY.

PROVIDES SUPPORT TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTING CHARITABLE AND CULTURAL ENDEAVORS, INCLUDING THE PRESERVATION HERITAGE, CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS.

SOCIAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN S. KANE AND KENDALL COUNTY

COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDED FOR WOMEN CONFRONTED WITH PREGNANCIES

EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE OR THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM TO ACHIEVE SAFETY AND STABILITY THROUGH HOLISTIC LEGAL ADVOCACY AND SYSTEM REFORM.

The organization is a network successful empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and leaders. WCR provides an environment for members to build relationships for success.

IS THE NATIONAL LEADER IN ADVANCING RESPECTFUL, COMMUNITY-BASED, PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT FOR PREGNANCY, BIRTH, BREASTFEEDING AND EARLY PARENTING. REALIZES ITS MISSION BY PROMOTING HEALTH EQUITY. WE WORK TO ELIMINATE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH INEQUITIES BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT WHEN OUR CHILDREN ARE HEALTHY AND THRIVING, OUR COMMUNITIES ARE HEALTHY AND THRIVING. PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ENSURE SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS AND THEIR BABIES IN EVERY AREA OF THEIR LIVES. OUR VISION IS TO SEE EVERY BABY, MOTHER, AND FAMILY THRIVE IN A HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

THE ENRICHES THE LIVES HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN BY SUPPORTING THEM IN A LOVING CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT. WHILE PROVIDING SAFE AND TEMPORARY HOUSING, BASIC HUMAN NEEDS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, THE OFFERS RESIDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS, INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

TO RAISE FUNDS AND OFFER HELP TO 501(C)3 ORGANZATIONS.

AS HEIRS OF THE LEGACY AND EDUCATIONAL TRADITION OF COLLEGE AND THERELIGIOUS OF THE SACRED HEART, THE FOUNDATIONDEVELOPS AND SEEKS SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATIONAL VENTURES WHICH REFLECT THE DEEP COMMITMENT TO: INTELLECTUAL,SPIRITUAL, AND ETHICAL VALUES; EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN, SOCIAL AWARENESS THAT IMPELS TO ACTION; AND THE BUILDING OF COMMUNITY.

An organization women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential women, and improving communities through effective action and leadership.

ASSISTS WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEED OF TEMPORARY AID AND PROVIDES FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES.

Community services such as libraries, education, arts, conservation

Assist victims of domestic violence and prevention

THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE, WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE CHARTER FROM TIME TO TIME GRANTED IT BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BYLAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THE SCOUTING PROGRAM OF PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF BOYS AND YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT, AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELF- RELIANCE, AND KINDRED VIRTUES, USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

PROVIDING SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HOMELESS WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN.

WE BUILD CONFIDENT WOMEN OF CHARACTER WHO CELEBRATE SISTERHOOD AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD AROUND US.

PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AND CHILDREN POVERTY.

TO STRENGTHEN POSITIVE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGO ARE LOCALS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF

PROVIES FREE SERVICE PRENATAL AND MATERNITY CARE TO WOMEN IN URBAN AND UNDER-SERVED AREAS. THE SEEKS TO SHARE THE GOSPEL BY RETURNING CHARITABLE MATERNITY CARE TO A PRIVATE PATIENT-CENTERED MODEL.

COMMITTED TO DRIVING EQUITY IN THE INDEPENDENT FILM INDUSTRY BY PRODUCING, EXHIBITING, AND SUPPORTING THE WORK OF WOMEN, BIPOC, AND LGBTQ+ FILMMAKERS. EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT IMPORTANT SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES, UTILIZING THE POWER OF CINEMA TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING

is a sisterhood of women supporting each other in lifelong achievement.

ALTHOUGH OUR FOCUS IS MATERNAL/CHILD WELLNESS AND FAMILY PRIMARY CARE, WE TREAT EVERYONE WHO FINDS THEIR WAY TO OUR CLINIC IN HAITI. WE ALSO PROVIDE CARE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ORPHANS FROM THE SURROUNDING AREA. OUR FIRST FOCUS IS TO RELIEVE SUFFERING USING OUR RESOURCES AGAINST INFECTIONS, INFESTATIONS, MALNUTRITION, AND TO TREAT THE SIMPLE DESEASES WE ENCOUNTER. WHILE IN THE CLINIC, WE TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH GENERAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH TOUTHBRUSHES, SOAP AND ANTIBACTERIAL OINTMENT. ALSO, PROVIDING VITAMINS TO ALL PREGNANT AND LACTATING WOMEN, TO ALL CHILDREN, AND TO THOSE WITH SEVERE ANEMIA, WE ARE HELPING TO PROMOTE A HEALTHIER START IN LIFE, WHILE SUSTAINING OTHERS IN NEED.

To protect and assist abused women and children

TO ASSIST THE LESS FORTUNATE IN CHARITABLE AND EDUCATION ENDEAVORS. WILL ALSO SUPPORT WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE VULNERABLE AND IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. IT WILL FURTHER ASSIST THE ECONOMICALLY NEEDY STUDENTS TO MEET THEIR EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND IS ESTABLISHED TO HELP THOSE THAT NEED ASSISTANCE IN PARENTING NEEDS AND EDUCATINO BY PREPARING YOUNG GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16-21 FOR AUDLT LIVING. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO ASSIST LOCAL NOT FOR PROFIT ENTITIES IN THEIR ENDEAVORS TO MAKE THE AREA A SAFER AND BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY.

To center and celebrate Black girls, women, and gender non-conforming media makers, providing programs designed to educate, raise visibility, and support and serve our communities.

PROVIDE MONETARY DONATIONS TO 14+ CHARITIES BENEFITING and gt; 1,000 INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING DISABLED CHILDREN and ADULTS, UNDERPRIVILEDGED CHILDREN AND ABUSED WOMEN

Mission of the organization is dedicated to charitable purposes including but not limited to engaging young Kenyan women via helathcare training, education scholarship lifeskills enhancement.

The manages and invests donations and funds raised. The distributes grants to Theresians International, its supported organization. Theresians International establishes small communities worldwide for women to further their spiritual and educational development. This is their only mission.

PROGRAM EXPENSE FOR YOUTH, SENIOR CITIZEN AND STATUS WOMEN.

OUR MISSION AT IS TO OFFER SUPPORT TO INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING DURING THE CONTINUOUS ONCOLOGY TREATMENT FOR METASTATIC BREAST CANCER (MBC).

is a sisterhood of women supporting each other in lifelong achievement.

provides hope, opportunity and support that empowers women and children as they journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND GIRLS AND THE ELIMINATION OF RACISM.

IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

A.R.T.S.) USES AS A TOOL TO RAISE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL POTENTIAL OF AT RISK WOMEN, CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

PROVIDE AID TO AFRICAN WOMEN and CHILDREN IMPACTED BY AIDS and POVERTY

TO PROVIDE A SAFE, CHRISTIAN HOME FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEED TEMPORARY HOUSING

THROUGH AND GRANTS, ENCOURAGE THE EDUCATION OF MEN AND WOMEN WHO STAFF PUBLICATIONS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA.

THE MISSION and RESTAURATEURS IS TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATION, ADVANCEMENT AND CONNECTION IN THE CULINARY INDUSTRY

EMPOWER WHO ARE VICTIMS VIOLENCE TO DEVELOP FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.

TO HELP WOMEN AND MEN BECOME BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS AS A RESULT OF EARLY TREATMENT THROUGH ASSIST. OF MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING, AND TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BODY.

PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE NUTRITION PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN and WOMEN IN GUATEMALA

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