YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Visit us at www.ywcachicago.org to make a donation to support Chicagoland's women and children.

150 years. Countless barriers broken. More work ahead.This year’s Leader Luncheon, Unapologetic. Unwavering. Unfinished....
06/05/2026

150 years. Countless barriers broken. More work ahead.

This year’s Leader Luncheon, Unapologetic. Unwavering. Unfinished. Since 1876., celebrates 150 years of advancing equity, expanding opportunity, and championing bold leadership across our communities.

As we honor this milestone anniversary, we recognize the leaders, advocates, and changemakers who refuse to settle for the status quo, those who never apologize for demanding more, never waver in their commitment to justice, and understand that progress is never finished.

Join us as we celebrate our legacy and recommit to the work ahead!

Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Secure your sponsorship today and stand with us as we shape the next 150 years.

From math bridge to construction site readiness, the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago CONSTRUCT 2026 cohort is building bright ...
06/04/2026

From math bridge to construction site readiness, the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago CONSTRUCT 2026 cohort is building bright futures with ComEd as a partner.

Congratulations to Michael, Kiara, Benjala, Ryan, Brittney, Benjamin, and Koron for completing key milestones, including OSHA 10 certification, NCCER training, and hands-on construction experience through building a shed from the ground up.

What began as a bridge program became an opportunity to unlock potential, strengthen skills, and prepare seven participants for careers in the construction industry.

We’re proud to celebrate this cohort’s hard work, resilience, and commitment to building the future, literally!

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Children don’t get expelled because they’re “bad.” They get pushed out because their needs aren’t understood. At YWCA Me...
05/31/2026

Children don’t get expelled because they’re “bad.” They get pushed out because their needs aren’t understood.

At YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, our Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program helps teachers respond with empathy, not punishment, and it’s working.

100% of the programs we partner with say this support:
✔ Prevents suspension and expulsion
✔ Strengthens teacher wellness
✔ Improves outcomes for children

This is what happens when communities invest in mental health early.

Thank you to our partners at Addison Township, Bloomingdale Township, Lisle Township, and Naperville Township for helping make this work possible.

Every childcare program we partner with said the same thing: Mental Health Consultants are a valuable part of their prog...
05/30/2026

Every childcare program we partner with said the same thing: Mental Health Consultants are a valuable part of their program, helping prevent suspensions and expulsions, while supporting teacher wellness.

Our Consultants partner with teachers to better understand behavior, build connections, and create classrooms where children belong.

This is what it looks like when we invest in children early and support the adults who care for them.

ywcachicago.org/youthandfamily

I remember feeling overwhelmed trying to support every child in my classroom, especially those with more complex needs. ...
05/29/2026

I remember feeling overwhelmed trying to support every child in my classroom, especially those with more complex needs. I cared deeply, but I didn’t always feel equipped.

Through support and reflection, something shifted. I started seeing my students differently, not just their challenges, but their strengths, their interests, who they are as whole children.

That shift changed everything.

This is what happens when teachers are given the space, tools, and support to grow classrooms that become more compassionate, more inclusive, and better for every child.

ywcachicago.org/youthandfamily

“They’re too young to have mental health needs.”Not true. Mental health starts early and support early changes everythin...
05/28/2026

“They’re too young to have mental health needs.”

Not true.

Mental health starts early and support early changes everything.

At YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, our Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program partners licensed mental health consultants with childcare centers and preschools. We support teachers, working with families, and connecting children to the care they need.

This is what early support looks like.

ywcachicago.org/youthandfamily

What does support look like? Our Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants partner directly with teachers, help...
05/27/2026

What does support look like?

Our Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants partner directly with teachers, helping them understand behavior, respond with care, and create classrooms where every child belongs.

This is what early support looks like in action.

ywcachicago.org/youthandfamily

Children don’t grow out of unmet needs; they grow through support. At YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, our Infant and Early Ch...
05/26/2026

Children don’t grow out of unmet needs; they grow through support.

At YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, our Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program helps teachers respond with empathy, not punishment, and it’s working.

Mental health starts before birth.

ywcachicago.org/youthandfamily

In the spring and summer of 1988, Gloria Chun Hoo was a key player in the YWCA USA new logo design. It was the era of YW...
05/22/2026

In the spring and summer of 1988, Gloria Chun Hoo was a key player in the YWCA USA new logo design.

It was the era of YWCA celebrating new beginnings with the implementation of the sunrise logo that ran from 1989 to 2004.

It was a defining moment that created persimmon as our signature color.

Thank you Gloria Chun Hoo for shaping YWCA.

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1 N LaSalle Street, Ste 1700
Chicago, IL
60602

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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