Episode 18: Chicago Foundation for Women

Thirty-five years ago, organizations that were geared toward women and girls were only receiving 3 percent of all philanthropic dollars — which meant that programs addressing domestic violence, reproductive health, economic equality, and other issues critical to the well-being of women and girls were often underfunded. Four women in 1984 set out to change that when they founded Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW).

Mary was thrilled to help celebrate an organization that she has supported for many years, and is very proud to have been the first Black person and first out lesbian to serve as chairperson of the CFW Board. She brought together people like Felicia Davis (current CFW CEO); Sunny Fischer and Iris Krieg (two of CFW's founders); and just a few of the many people who have been touched by CFW over the past 35 years.

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