Chicago Foundation for Women

The Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network is a collaborative membership organization consisting of 40 member organizations dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by gender-based violence. Through education, public policy and advocacy, and connecting community members with direct service providers, they work towards ending gender-based violence and addressing its intersections with systemic violence. The Network provides state-of-the-art training, compiles research, and develops policy statements to mobilize the community and demand a better world for those impacted by gender-based violence. They strive to empower survivors, organizers, community members, gender-based violence advocates, and social service providers to address gender-based violence and its link to oppression.Generated from the website

The Illinois Hunger Coalition (IHC) is a statewide membership organization founded in 1988 that is dedicated to ending hunger and addressing the root causes through a comprehensive approach to economic and racial justice. By organizing collaborative efforts within low-income communities, IHC aims to expand poverty reduction programs, advocate for federal and state resources, and empower disadvantaged individuals to become leaders in their communities.Generated from the website