Welcome to your new IWT newsletter!
IWT strengthens commitment 
to better informing you

 

By Angela Hicks, Executive Director

 
Welcome to the first edition of our online newsletter!  I am pleased that with the help of dedicated volunteers, you can now share in all the wonderful things that are happening at IWT. 
 
Through this newsletter you will get to know us a little better and we hope you will tell others about our organization that you love and support.  We'll share with you the joy experienced when  a participant reaches a goal and the challenges we sometimes face as an agency.
 
Our goal is simple:  to keep you informed and up-to-date on the issues that impact our work.  Let us know your thoughts about the newsletter and your ideas for enhancing communication.
 
 As always, thank you for your support of and friendship with IWT. 
Young leaders form new
Associate Board to serve IWT
 
A project completed for IWT by University of Chicago undergraduate students to develop a strategy to form an Associate Board has resulted in the formation of IWT's first ever Associate Board.
 
Led by Matt Coyne and Tony Klausing, whose backgrounds include previous Associate Board experience, the Board currently has nine members and provides opportunities for young professionals to share their insight, expertise, and experiences throughout the IWT community. READ MORE
Garden Project connects IWT with Englewood community

Healthy gardens make for healthier neighborhoods. This is one of the most important goals IWT had in mind when it partnered with the Angelic Organics Learning Center to create a community garden on vacant land adjacent to IWT.
 
Now in its second year, this small urban farm garden produces a variety of organic vegetables and herbs for the Maria Shelter and the Vincennes Senior Center as well as for neighbors surrounding the garden in Englewood and the local volunteers who regularly tend the garden. READ MORE

 Board member hosts cleaning supply party for shelters

 
I WT Board Member Laura Spizziri and Fundraising Committee member Jean Vanier hosted a unique summer party in July to support the Maria and Believe shelters.
 
The entry fee?  Bring a cleaning supply item for the IWT shelters.  Laura said the picture to the left represents only about 1/8 the amount of supplies donated. 
 
In addition to LOTS of paper towels and toilet paper, dozens of gallons of laundry detergent and various other supplies, Laura said  the most desired item was a big heavy-duty mop and bucket on wheels with the handle to squeeze out water.   Attendees also donated bottles of wine which will be served at the Fall Benefit. 
 
Thank you Laura and her husband Bill for your hospitality, generosity, and ingenuity!  And a special thank you to those who helped make the event possible: Jean Vanier, Regina Biros, Joyce Black, Carol Daker, the musical Parks Family and friends--and to all who supported the event..
 Save the Date:  Fall Benefit
          "Ignite A Future"
    Thursday October 27, 2016
            6:00-9:00 pm
 
                        Ignite Glass Studio
       401 N. Armour Street 
      Chicago, Illinois
 

 

 

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Fund A Need


Please consider a gift today to IWT to underwrite the cost of these much needed items:

                          new washer and dryer for Believe Shelter

                          copiers for both shelters

Yes I will support IWT!

Thank You!

Your generosity makes

a difference every day

                  Because of YOU,

         Families can remain together

                     In a safe haven

      With healthy, nourishing food and

               Essential medical care

 

       And receive help in transitioning

              to INDEPENDENCE. 

 

We hope you enjoyed reading our newsletter. 

 

We welcome your feedback and suggestions for future newsletters.  Please address all correspondence to Angela Hicks at angela.hicks@instituteofwomentoday.org.