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In memory of
Dr. Mari Elisabeth Egan
May 2, 1962 - March 16, 2023
May 2, 1962 - Mar 16, 2023
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At Midwest Access Coalition, we believe everyone should have access to safe, free, legal abortions wherever they live.
Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is committed to ending domestic violence. Using a self-help, empowerment approach, we provide a shelter for adults and children, counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence. We work for social change through education, service collaboration, and institutional advocacy. Contribute to Midwest Access Coalition
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Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is committed to ending domestic violence. Using a self-help, empowerment approach, we provide a shelter for adults and children, counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence. We work for social change through education, service collaboration, and institutional advocacy. Contribute to Midwest Access Coalition
Contribute to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
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Mary Szpur and Nancy Garrity
$75.00
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in memory of Mari
Submitted by Mary Szpur on
April 27, 2023, 6:53 a.m. CDT
Liliana Lark
$100.00
Gave to Midwest Access Coalition
in memory of Mari
April 15, 2023, 2:01 p.m. CDT
The Halbeck Family
$150.00
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in memory of Mari
Submitted by Nancy Halbeck on
April 15, 2023, 8:54 a.m. CDT
Nancy and Chris Cassidy
$100.00
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in memory of Mari
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April 14, 2023, 11:33 p.m. CDT
Ashley Katzenstein’s mother
$36.00
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in memory of Mari
Submitted by Terri Levitan on
April 14, 2023, 9:15 p.m. CDT
Bill and Mary Carstedt
$100.00
Gave to Midwest Access Coalition
in memory of Mari
Submitted by Mary Carstedt on
April 11, 2023, 1:46 p.m. CDT
About Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is committed to ending domestic violence. Using a self-help, empowerment approach, we provide a shelter for adults and children, counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence. We work for social change through education, service collaboration, and institutional advocacy.Frequently asked questions
Answered by a team member at Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
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What is your mission?
Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is committed to ending domestic violence. Using a self-help, empowerment approach, we provide a shelter for adults and children, counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence. We work for social change through education, service collaboration, and institutional advocacy.
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How are donations used?
All donations directly support our programs and the services they provide. Your gift is essential for our programs to carry on and develop alongside the growing needs of domestic violence survivors.
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What is the history of your organization?
CAWC was the first domestic violence agency of Chicago, Illinois when a group of advocates gathered to discuss the critical need for intervention and prevention.
Recent contributions to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
Anonymous
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
Dec. 25, 2023, 10:59 a.m. CST
Shewanna Wackman
$50.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
May 6, 2023, 7:10 p.m. CDT
$100.00
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in memory of Mari
April 30, 2023, 6:19 p.m. CDT
Anonymous
$50.00
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in memory of Mari
April 18, 2023, 5:20 p.m. CDT
Anonymous
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 16, 2023, 10:07 p.m. CDT
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 16, 2023, 11:30 a.m. CDT
$75.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 15, 2023, 9:39 p.m. CDT
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 15, 2023, 2:24 p.m. CDT
The Lunn Family
$50.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
Submitted by Laura Lunn on
April 15, 2023, 8:47 a.m. CDT
Masahito Jimbo
$200.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 15, 2023, 12:23 a.m. CDT
Michael Friedman
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 14, 2023, 5:31 p.m. CDT
DCFS- OHACA Team
$125.00
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in memory of Mari
Submitted by Ivette Ramos on
April 14, 2023, 3:43 p.m. CDT
Anonymous
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 13, 2023, 6:21 p.m. CDT
$300.00
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in memory of Mari
April 13, 2023, 1:27 p.m. CDT
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 13, 2023, 12:05 p.m. CDT
Ashish and Lalitha Ansal
$150.00
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in memory of Mari
Submitted by Ashish Ansal on
April 13, 2023, 11:42 a.m. CDT
Anonymous
$50.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 12, 2023, 4:10 p.m. CDT
Anonymous
$200.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 12, 2023, 1:52 p.m. CDT
Sashil Kapur and Melody Mumford
$300.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 11, 2023, 1:54 p.m. CDT
Gregory Lyman
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
Submitted by Margaret Williford on
April 11, 2023, 11:28 a.m. CDT
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 10, 2023, 10:27 a.m. CDT
Leslie McLean and David Phelps
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
Submitted by Leslie McLean on
April 10, 2023, 9:49 a.m. CDT
Anonymous
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 9, 2023, 1:42 p.m. CDT
Ron Whitmore & Laurice Bell
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
Submitted by Ron Whitmore on
April 9, 2023, 8:17 a.m. CDT
$100.00
Gave to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children
in memory of Mari
April 7, 2023, 11:49 a.m. CDT
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Maeve Potter (Mari's daughter) and
Fiona Potter (Mari's daughter).
