Illinois Archives - Mary's Pence

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Advocating for Just Systems

Cultivating Health and Well Being

Tight Lipped

Illinois

Tight Lipped is a grassroots organization by and for people with chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain, working to destigmatize these conditions.  They advocate for correct diagnosis, effective treatment, and compassionate care, and also connect the affected community through storytelling. Tight Lipped is currently developing and launching their first patient-led campaign, which will advocate for all […]

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Increasing Economic Security

Dreams Are Possible

Illinois

Dreams are Possible prepares women for economically sustainable employment by training them to be first-class, skill-based workers, enabling them to secure careers in the building trades and related fields that provide living wages, benefits, and dignity. Dreams are Possible classes focus on topics employers have identified as needed in their workforce. The organization’s goal is […]

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Increasing Economic Security

Dreams are Possible

Illinois

Dreams are Possible prepares women for economically sustainable employment by training them to be first-class, skill-based workers and helping them to secure careers that provide living wages, benefits, and dignity in the workplace. Their 2nd grant from Mary’s Pence will allow Dreams are Possible to provide forklift and OSHA training, which women can include on […]

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Dreams are Possible

Increasing Economic Security

Dreams are Possible

Illinois

Dreams are Possible is a community organization that focuses on preparing women for economically sustainable employment by creating first-class, skill-based workers and helping them transition from jobs to careers while preparing them to expect and advocate for a living wage, benefits, and dignity in the workplace. The funds from their Mary’s Pence grant will allow […]

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