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Women’s Empowerment: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

October 10, 2023

Women’s Empowerment seeks to give women agency and decision-making power over their own lives, to instill a sense of intrinsic value that may have been stolen from them, and to ensure their right to influence social change for themselves and others.

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A Mother’s Journey to Self-Sufficiency

October 5, 2023

Please hear from Emily O’Connor, Intensive Case Specialist in our DuPage Office: I met Usman Ghareeb and his mother, Madina,…

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

October 4, 2023

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 – October 15, the U.S. government celebrates the countless contributions of more…

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DACA: How Policy and People Come Together (VIDEO)

October 4, 2023

Learn how policy affects real people’s lives.

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The Impact of Youth Mentoring

October 4, 2023

Ruth shares the stigma around joining the WRQC Youth Mentoring Program and the rewarding outcomes from simply stepping out of…

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Generations of Celebration

October 4, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated for decades. Each year, families celebrate through festivals, gatherings and reflecting on the history…

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