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2003
Sisters Empowering Sisters Grants
Total FY2003 SES Grants: $38,332
Alternatives Inc, Cambodian Association of IL, Family Matters
$3,022
For a two-day retreat with three distinct girl groups from Alternatives, Family Matters and Cambodian Association of IL to share experiences and strengthen team-building skills.
Blessed Sacrament Youth Center
2153 S. Millard Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
773-521-5595
$1,100
Support for S.W.I.R.L (Sisters With Inspiration R Leaders), a project aimed at bringing Latina and African-American girls together in the Pilsen and North Lawndale neighborhoods to discuss personal issue, self-esteem and cultural exchange through weekly workshops and meetings.
Centro Romero
62116 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60660
773-508-5300
$1,989
This is support for three months of contemporary, funk and hip-hop dance lessons for girls leadership group so that they may teach to the younger girls in the after-school program.
Chicago State University
9501 S. King Dr. -HWH 129
Chicago, IL 60628
773-995-2357
$2,750
For materials to expose girls to science at an early age, with experiments that will peak their interest in science and math as well as trips to science museums in the city
Chinese Mutual Aid Association
1016 W. Argyle
Chicago, IL 60640
773-784-2900
$1,408
For a two day Asian Heritage Youth Celebration to celebrate Asian heritage and give people a taste of Asian culture through food traditions, entertainment such as the ribbon and fan dances.
Community Extension Project
47 S. 6th Ave.
LaGrange, IL 60525
708-579-5898
$3,300
For a one day conference for 75 girls from various schools in the southwest suburbs on health education, peer support and leadership training
Community T.V. Network
2035 W. Wabansia
Chicago, IL 60647
773-278-8500
$1,100
For a the creation of a documentary film about the history and barriers to women in the political process and why a woman has not yet become president of the United States.
Institute of Positive Education
7825 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60619
773-651-9599
$1,133
Their Big Sister Little Sister Program is a peer mentorship and empowerment program between older girls and younger girls.
Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club
2501 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60618
773-463-1848
$2,310
For a group of 5th-8th grade girls to spend a day at a facility for children with disabilities, which will include developing and performing a skit on inclusion, moderated discussion about school, parents and relationships.
Northeastern Illinois University
770 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60622
312-733-7330 ext 484
$1,655
For peer self-defense classes for 5th to 8th grade girls at Thrugood Marshall Elementary School
Project VIDA
2659 S. Kedvale
Chicago, IL 60623
773-522-4570
$3,300
For peer self-defense classes and education on rape, assault and protection to combat the high level of violence against girls in their community.
Redmoon Theater
2936 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-388-9031
$1,320
For a summer peer-to-peer arts program teaching confidence through the arts. Younger girls are shown how to make puppets without boys around to "put them down".
Rogers Park Youth Network
6600 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60626
773-761-4980
$1,182
For a day of arts and crafts workshops and a second day at a café to present their works and feature performances of girl poets, dancers and singers.
Saladin Family Foundation
6356 S. Eberhart #2A
Chicago, IL 60637
773-363-3396
$1,100
For books for a program that encourages girls aged 10-16 to read challenging books and strengthen literacy, self-esteem and critical thinking skills.
Southwest Youth Services - SOUL
3500 W. 63rd Pl.
Chicago, IL 60629
773-434-2001
$550
For street self-defense classes for girl community organizers by Impact
Umoja Student Development Corp.
2935 W. Polk
Chicago, IL 60612
773-534-8943
$1,980
For a series of 4 seminars for young women at Manley Career Academy on sexuality, relationships, career planning, and self-esteem.
Untapped Talent, Inc
5621 S. Peoria
Chicago, IL 60621
773-651-0125
$1,650
For an urban interpretation of a girl scouts program that focuses on comprehensive issues facing girls in Englewood.
Washington Irving School
1125 S. Cuyler
Oak Park, IL 60304
708-524-3090
$1,980
For the construction of a physical space (club house) for girls in the library at school; A space for sharing about differences
Youth Outreach Services
5912 W. Division
Chicago, IL 60651
773-379-3600
$3,300
For trips to different cultural entities within the city such as museums, restaurants, lyric opera etc. to help exposure girls in the Austin community who have not been outside of their neighborhood to something new.
YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago-Harris Center
6200 S. Drexel Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-955-3100 ext 60
$2,200
For a talking circle of girls around body image, self-esteem and violence prevention.
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