By Felicia Davis Blakley, President & CEO of Chicago Foundation for Women As we prepare for the holidays and what is considered the giving season, I’d like to reflect on some news that should encourage everyone to give to organizations addressing the issues impacting women and girls. The Women &…

By Felicia Davis Blakley, President & CEO of Chicago Foundation for Women Since its founding, freedom from violence has been at the core of Chicago Foundation for Women’s work. Over the years, our understanding and focus on this issue have evolved, growing to include holistic approaches across sectors to address…

By Felicia Davis, President & CEO of Chicago Foundation for Women “What kind of ancestor do you want to be?” It’s one of my favorite probing questions, especially for those doing the hard work of addressing injustices and righting the world. …

By Felicia Davis, President & CEO of Chicago Foundation for Women It’s officially summer in Chicago! Thinking back to last summer, one of the things I missed the most, was the ability to enjoy our beautiful lakefront. Now that the lakefront path and beaches have reopened, ice cream trucks have…

By Felicia Davis, President & CEO of Chicago Foundation for Women Last month marked my second anniversary at the helm of Chicago Foundation for Women. It also marked one year after the horrific murder of George Floyd and the subsequent national reckoning with racism. One year ago, I sat in…

By Felicia Davis, President & CEO of Chicago Foundation for Women As the spring flowers begin to bloom and the weather begins to get warmer, I’m reminded of the need to nurture, care for and protect young people. Just like a garden, tending to young people should be approached the…

By Felicia Davis, President & CEO of Chicago Foundation for Women I want to take a moment to reflect on what Women’s History Month has meant to me — especially this year. I feel incredible joy, and I marvel at the resilience of women who have pulled through an exhausting…

By Felicia Davis, President & CEO of Chicago Foundation for Women February is celebrated as Black History Month, a time when we honor Black Americans and the many contributions they’ve made to our collective history. But stories shared about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other notable figures are only…

By Felicia Davis, President & CEO of Chicago Foundation for Women Chicago Foundation for Women was founded 35 years ago with the goal of achieving gender equity and supporting women and girls across the Chicago region. All good things, right? Well, not all good things. We are also an institution…