December Monthly Meeting
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January Monthly Meeting
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Dr. Martin Luther King Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
Holiday Inn Elara Convention Center 800 S. Illinios Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesMonday, January 16, 2023 Breakfast at 7:30 am – Program from 8-9 am Holiday Inn, 800 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Beyond the Lunch Counter: Health, Wealth & Equity Through an MLK Lens Keynote Speaker Venoncia M. Bate-Ambrus, Ph.D. Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County Join us for a provocative […]
Reproductive Rights on the 50th Anniversary of Roe
VirtualJanuary would’ve marked the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that made abortion a constitutionally protected right. That decision stood for 49 years — impacting generations of women and giving millions of people greater autonomy over their reproductive rights — until the high court overturned it in June. The 19th […]
People In Need Forum
McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesThe public is invited to learn about the abundance of resources and support for themselves and for others at the annual People in Need Forum each January at MCC. Exhibitors showcase important community resources available to help those in need and present workshops to address topics such as immigration, senior issues, caregiver resources, LGBTQ, substance […]
Community Conversation: What is Period Poverty?
WBEZ 848 E. Grand Ave., Navy Pier, Chicago,, ILAbout 26 percent of the world population menstruates. Shame and stigma inhibits education and access to essential hygiene products for people who menstruate, and it happens everywhere. In the U.S., nearly two-thirds of low-income women couldn’t afford tampons or pads in 2018. Period poverty particularly impacts low income and unhoused communities, as well as people […]
Planned Parenthood IL Action presents Fighting Forward: Freedom for Every Body
Morga Manufacturing 401 N. Morgan Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesOn Thursday, February 2, 2023, we will come together for the first time since Roe was overturned. Please join Planned Parenthood Illinois Action at their winter political fundraiser as we celebrate our monumental midterm election wins, and work towards securing freedom for every BODY! The event will be co-chaired by both of our distinguished Illinois […]
February Monthly Meeting
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A Conversation with Elevated Access
Join Will County NOW the evening of February 15th for a conversation with Mike Bonanza, one of the founders of Elevated Access. Mike will talk about how Elevated Access came to be, what their mission is, and what NOW can do to support their mission. There will be a Q&A period during the last 15 […]
International Women’s Day
VirtualHISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S WEEK It is not surprising that women worldwide are underpaid and underrepresented in society, although they work as hard as men. Women are more vulnerable and susceptible to physical and sexual abuse in their domestic or work settings. The imbalance will continue if the world does not come together to end […]
March Monthly Meeting
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International Transgender Day of Visibility
Lake in the Hill Village Hall 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, United StatesMcHenry County NOW is committed to educational efforts that combat the adverse effects of homophobia, promote positive images in the media, and ultimately ensure civil rights protection for all. Join us as we take action to elect candidates for School Board, Library Trustee and College Board seats that support equality, inclusiveness. Bring your flags and […]