Ways We Help
POWER is proud to partner with community organizations helping women in transition by encouraging our participants to bring donations to POWER programs.
We’re pleased to have collected over 2,000 items of clothing, accessories, and toiletries for the following organizations:
These organizations are leveling the playing field for women in the midst of life transitions to ensure that every woman has an opportunity to live her life to its fullest potential.
We thank our participants for their support.
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Participants at Power of Influence: Getting Buy-In Without the Need for Authority; Sponsor: Nicole Johnson-Scales, Senior Vice President, Fifth Third Bank Chicago
Entrepreneurship – From Corporate Mindset to Entrepreneur Mindset
Sponsor: Sandra Rand, Director of Supplier Diversity, United Airlines (retired) (L-R)
Hedy Ratner,Founder and Co-President Emeritus/Consultant, Women’s Business Development Center; Wenxiu Liu, Prof. of International Relations, Renmin University of China, Deputy Director, Confucius Institute & Visiting Scholar, University of Chicago; Jing Zhao Cesarone, CEO, ChinaWise, POWER China Advisor; QinCai, Assistant Vice President, JP Morgan Chase Bank; Standing:Amy Shivvers, Director of Events, Crain’s Chicago Business; Emilia DiMenco, President, Women’s Business Development Center; Sandra D. Rush, Senior Advisor, Diversity & Inclusion, HR, Talent Management, BMO Financial Group; Jennifer Gilhool, CEO, Pink Streak, Inc.
*denotes 10th Anniversary Committee Member
Testimonials
POWER is far better than other programs in terms of actual engagement with the leaders speaking and presenting and the potential to make real connections. This group of women is motivated to help other women –not just give the standard playbook and send them on their way.
Jennifer Gilhool, CEO, Pink Streak Ink, Lawyer & Author, Sheryl Sandberg, China & Me
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This is an AT&T Mobility Diversity & Inclusion event sponsored by Glenn Lurie, President & CEO Official Airline
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YOU CAN HELP OPEN DOORS FOR ANOTHER WOMAN.
Please bring a professional clothing item to donate in support of The Cara Program!
The Cara Program is a social purpose organization that prepares and inspires motivated individuals to break the cycles of homelessness and poverty, transform their lives, strengthen our communities, and forge paths to real and lasting success. The term ‘cara’ is the Gaelic word for friend.
Since 1991, Cara has placed more than 5,300 motivated adults into more than 7,500 quality jobs and sustained one-year job retention rates of 72% or better (20 points higher than the national average) amongst individuals in permanent positions. In addition to providing various comprehensive services, Cara provides professional clothing to every motivated ‘student’ in the program.
Your donated new or gently used suits and professional separates will add polish to a job seeker’s ensemble. Cara representatives will be collecting your donations from POWER Chicago.
Thank You!
For your generous donation of PPE on behalf of POWER Opening Doors For Women
