Welcome to Empowering Women

"To break the cycle of Gender-based violence by providing necessary services

in and around Chicago, while being trauma informed and culturally respectful,

reflecting the specific needs of underserved communities of color"

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Annual Turkey Giveaway on November 23 in Maine Township with Care & Cure

$25 per Turkey - CLICK HERE to donate generously - Des Plaines, IL​

Together lets spread Thanksgiving joy and end the cycle of Gender-based Violence

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Domestic Violence is a Crime

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1 in 3 Women will be Assaulted by an Intimate Partner in their Lifetime

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Every 9 Seconds, a Woman in the US is Assaulted by a Loved One

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20,000 Phone Calls a Day to Domestic Violence Hotline nationwide 

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Help Us Bring Strength and Hope to Gender-based Violence Survivors

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Empower Survivors of Gender-based Violence

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We provide immediate short-term shelter, counseling, legal help, job skills training, placement, wellness and holistic workshops, basic health needs and life coaching skills.  We provide these services in a trauma informed, culturally appropriate, respectful and welcoming way to reflect the diverse communities in the Chicago area.