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2001-2002
Discretionary Cycle Grants
Total discretionary grants: $33,500
Alternatives, Inc.
4730 N. Sheridan
Chicago, IL 60640
773-506-7474
$5,000
For Girl World to conduct a participatory evaluation research project for girls and young women ages 14-18 that are involved in the Teen Group program.
Beyondmedia Education
6960 North Sheridan Rd
Store B
Chicago, IL 60626
773-973-2280
$5,000
For strategic planning.
Center for Impact Research
926 North Wolcott
Chicago, IL 60622
773-342-0630
$5,000
For the Prostitution Alternatives Round Table (PART) seminar series to educate community residents, public and private agencies, civic and business leaders, churches, service providers, funders, the media, the general public, and legislators about the many aspects of prostitution in Chicago.
Family Planning of Western Illinois
311 E. Main St.
Suite 409
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-343-6162
$2,000
For the Initiative for Girls Summer Leadership Conference and Leadership Team Retreat. The teen peer leadership team will evaluate the conference at the retreat and receive stipends for their work in the design, planning, and organizing of the conference and retreat.
Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health
28 East Jackson, #710
Chicago, IL 60604
312-427-4460
$1,500
Support for girls to attend a Youth Advocacy Day Event.
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence
P.O. Box 6861
Minneapolis, MN 55406
415-553-3837
$3,000
For the Color of Violence Conference held in Chicago, March 2002. The conference brought together more than 1,000 anti-violence activists and advocates to address the issues of violence against women of color. (This grant was made to the National Center for Human Rights Education.)
Kartemquin Educational Films
1901 W. Wellington
Chicago, IL 60657
773-472-4366
$2,000
For Listening for a Change: The Chicago Girls Summit. The summit used the 5 Girls film, a feature-length documentary that aired nationally on PBS in Fall 2001, as a vehicle to gather girls, young women and adults who want to develop a plan to make Chicago a better place for girls and young women.
Ravenswood School-based Health Center
$2,500
For ten young women from the Latina Girls Club at Lakeview High School to attend the United States Hispanic Leadership Conference being held in Chicago in September 2001. (This grant was made to Advocate Charitable Foundation)
Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation
550 W. Washington Blvd.
9th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
312-669-0960
$3,000
For the Young Women's Leadership Project, a project designed to connect young women with women leaders in politics, media, and business, while developing leadership skills. Participants will be involved in the planning, organization, execution, and follow-up of four events.
Women in the Director's Chair
941 W. Lawrence
Chicago, IL 60640
773-907-0610
$3,000
For WIDC's Youth Tour, a collection of 14 girl-produced film shorts on topics such as family dynamics, race issues, cultural identity, sexuality, and body image. GBF's grant will subsidize seven screenings in public schools and organizations with limited resources. A user-friendly study guide accompanies the video to assist facilitators in leading discussion after viewing the film shorts.
Young Women's Leadership Charter School (YWLCS)
3410 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-949-9400
$1,500
To co-sponsor the YWLCS luncheon series, which seeks to educate the public about trends and current research of importance to girls and young women.
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