Community Outreach to Women

The general purpose of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence is to eliminate violence against women and their children: to promote the eradication of domestic violence across the state of Illinois; to ensure the safety of survivors, their access to services, and their freedom of choice; to hold abusers accountable for the violence they perpetrate; and to encourage the development of victim-sensitive laws, policies and procedures across all systems that impact survivors of domestic violence.

To build a community of female leaders who can serve as a source of support and encouragement for each other

The Kentucky Commission on Women works to improve the status of women in Kentucky, works to educate the public about issues and challenges pertaining to women, serves as a catalyst to bring policymakers and advocates together, and as an informational clearinghouse for women around the Commonwealth. In terms of education, health and well-being, economic sufficiency, leadership and equity, Kentucky must continue to rise to meet the challenge of strengthening Kentucky women.

the Women’s Center supports and enhances a student-centered learning and living environment. Furthermore, the Center strives to offer challenging and engaging educational experiences, to form partnerships with various community agencies, and to reach out to local public schools via a mentoring program and/or other outreach opportunities. The Center values service learning, supports student activism, and encourages creative endeavors aimed at awareness and prevention.

Eliminating racism, empowering women -- it's what we are about and what we intend to do.

When history looks back on the past year, it will reflect a time of economic adversity for our community, our country and our world. Slowly, we are climbing out of a deep recession but jobs are still elusive, especially for those who lack education and strong skill sets. And the situation remains especially challenging for those who are the most vulnerable amongst us. But we are keeping our promise to be there for women in crisis, women needing education and employment and women developing as leaders.