Welcome to Women Giving Back Illinois     

November 5, 2025 MEETING
 

We raised $13,369 at our 22nd meeting! Thank you.

WGB's collective giving raised much needed funds for three great charities.  Since our inception, our group has raised $244,588 for wonderful small charities. That does not include the uncounted thousands of in kind donations of clothing, food, school supplies,  pet food and supplies, furniture and household items, as well as money donated for refugee families.  A special thanks to those who donated to help the 2 refugee families I have "adopted".

• Connections for the Homeless received $4,946 from 49 people. It provides a safety net for people who need support to maintain safe, stable housing in Evanston and in northern Cook County, as well as other services such as a food pantry, meals, clothing, laundry and mental health services.

• Hongik Eco Farm, an environmentally conscious farm that donates 100% of its produce to local food banks,  garnered $2,026 from 27 members

• Henry's Heroes Foundation, which raises funds for epilepsy research and support, was the recipient of $1,758 from 23 people.

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We also had a few additional donations for other charities we've supported:

• Elevated Access - 2 people donated $200 (that I know of)

• Our House of Hope - 7 people donated $4,439

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With big cutbacks in government funding to charities, it's so important that the private sector step up and help, and I'm so proud of the work we are doing.

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Thank you all for your generosity in helping those less fortunate than we are! 

Sandy

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