Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events
Find Your Peace Soundbath and Reiki Event
Join &Rise and Evelyn Luviano, CEO of Voyage of Frequency, for this Find Your Peace Soundbath and Reiki Event
From Idea to Impact: A Paypal and &Rise Workshop for Women of Color
Join us for an impactful and empowering virtual experience designed to uplift and support women entrepreneurs of color on their journey to success!
Gratitude Collage Journals for Teens
In this activity, teens will explore gratitude in a fun, creative way! They’ll start by writing down a few things they’re thankful for and then express those thoughts using their artistic skills—whether it’s drawing, collage, or digital/graphic design.
Special Heart-to-Heartgiving Virtual Support Group
This Thanksgiving, &Rise is hosting a Special Heart-to-Heartgiving Virtual Support Group for Women Trauma Survivors. For many, the holidays can be a challenging time. We’re here to remind you that you don’t have to face it alone.
Capital One Credit Voyage
In this Credit Voyage interactive session, Volunteers facilitate an interactive presentation where participants will learn about credit score: what it is, its impacts and factors that affect it.
Bet On Us Casino Night Gala
The purpose of this fundraiser is to continue to provide free counseling and support groups to the female sexual and domestic abuse survivors we serve. We are a small but mighty women led organization that is making big strides in the work that we do.
Child Support and Custody
Join &Rise to learn about your rights regarding custody and child support with experienced attorney Olivia Basu specializing in family law.
Sí Se Puede: BIPOC Women Hispanic Heritage Networking Brunch
Let's kick off Hispanic Heritage Month early this year with a vibrant and empowering event!
Martinis that Matter at Marty's!
Join &Rise for a fun afternoon at Marty’s Martini Bar on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 2pm - 5pm at 1511 W. Balmoral Ave. Chicago, IL 60640.
Girl Power Field Day for Chicago Teens
Calling All Teen Queens!
Ready for a day of fun, friendship, and fierce competition (the friendly kind, of course!)?
Join &Rise for an epic Teen Field Day! This FREE event is open to all girls ages 13-17 and is all about making memories, building connections, and unleashing your inner champion!
Capital One Financial Education Workshop: Savings Success
Join &Rise for a Free Virtual Event: Capital One Financial Education Workshop: Savings Success
Women's Self Defense Class
Do you want to feel safer and more confident?
Join &Rise and Melissa Qaiesi for a self-defense workshop designed specifically for women and girls!
2nd Annual Let us Treat You: Pampering Single Moms for Mother's Day
Are you a single mom feeling overwhelmed and in need of a break?
We get it. Being a single mom is a demanding job, and sometimes it's easy to put your own needs on the back burner. But taking care of yourself is essential!
Join us for a rejuvenating day designed to pamper and empower single moms like you.
Design your Love: Mother's Day Word Bracelet Event
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the amazing moms in our community! This Mother's Day, we're inviting moms and their children of any age (to create personalized word bracelets together, enjoy a delicious lunch, and connect with other families.
Financial Trauma Workshop
Is your trauma silently sabotaging your finances? In this workshop you will learn how to recognize and overcome financial traumas that affect your adult life.
Financial Education Money Mindset Workshop
Why are so many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, accumulating more debt, and never have enough money? It starts with our mindset!
&Rise Women's Book Club
Join &Rise from the comfort of your home to build community, connect, and read a self-help book or an empowering memoir with other women.
Navigating Order of Protection
Join &Rise for a free presentation on legal orders of protection led by an attorney who will educate you on your rights in a safe space.
Money Basics Lunch & Learn
Join &Rise and Capital One Cafe as we teach guests about setting money goals, good spending habits, and how to achieve financial success.
Unity & Empowerment: BIPOC Women's Networking Brunch
Rise Together: Unleashing Your Power Through Uplifting Stories and Powerful Connections
Calling all BIPOC women ready to rise, connect, and ignite their power!
5th Annual Galentines Brunch: Loving your Authentic Self
Enjoy a delectable brunch (mimosas included) followed by a body positivity photoshoot, and creating digital affirmation cards.
New Year, New You
Join &Rise and McKinley Family Chiropractic for a fun and educational night on balancing the nervous system.
Document the Abuse: Changing the Outcomes of Abuse
Join &Rise and Norma Peterson, Executive Director of Document the Abuse, as we teach our participants about this revolutionary evidentiary abuse affidavit (EAA) that is transforming how survivors document abuse.
Inspired by the Stacy Peterson case, the EAA was created to ensure that a victim's words about her fears and previous violence will not disappear if she does.
Savings for Goals and Unexpected Emergencies
Please join HUD counselor, Jeanine, and &Rise to talk about the specific methods for reaching your financial goals & life emergencies!
Let it Go - Sing-a-long Fundraiser
Join us for a fun night to raise funds for &Rise! Bring your best Frozen gear (tiaras, big puffy dresses, etc) and sing your heart out at My Buddys bar where drinks are available for purchase at an additional cost
Navigating Orders of Protection Virtual Workshop
Join &Rise for a free presentation on legal orders of protection led by an attorney who will educate you on your rights in a safe space.
End of Year Fundraiser!
Help us support more women trauma survivors nationwide with free counseling, peer support groups, and events in their own communities.
In-Person Preholiday Peace Sound Bath Meditation
Join &Rise and Evelyn Luviano, CEO of Voyage of Frequency, for this Preholiday Peace fundraiser. Voyage of Frequency is helping &Rise raise money to help support their counseling and support group program which is 100% free to participants.
This sound bath meditation is a great way to relax and de-stress before all the craziness of the holiday season. It can also help to improve your sleep, boost your mood, and reduce pain. If you are looking for a way to relax and improve your overall well-being, we encourage you to try sound bath meditation.
Money Basics In-Person Lunch & Learn
Join &Rise and Capital One Café as we teach guests about setting money goals, good spending habits, and how to achieve financial success.
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT: ACCEPTANCE with Jennifer Ramirez via Zoom
We will discuss the importance of acceptance of who and where we are in this moment. Imagine the beauty and freedom of ‘nonjudgmental acceptance’. The energy we use criticizing ourselves and our circumstances can be transformed into believing in our own beauty, strength, wisdom, and self-love.
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT: FORGIVENESS with Jennifer Ramirez via Zoom
We will discuss the importance of forgiveness as a way to free ourselves from carrying burdens we do not need. Forgiveness does not mean condoning what someone has done or what is happening. It can be a form of letting go.
Yoga, Meditation, and Mindful Journaling
And Rise Women Inc (&Rise), Voyage of Frequency & 5 Keys Yoga will be presenting a special community family-friendly event: Yoga, Meditation. Capital One Café is offering all guests free swag bags that have a journal and a tumbler included so all guests leave with a gift!
&Rise Presents: Martinis that Matter at Marty's!
Join &Rise for a fun afternoon at Marty’s Martini Bar on Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 2-5 PM at 1511 W. Balmoral Ave. Chicago, IL 60640.
Women only walking meetup!
Women only walking meetup! Saturday, September 23rd at 10:00 am
Check back often to see our upcoming Empowerment Workshops, Fundraisers, and other Special Events.
Ongoing Support Groups
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Virtual Support Group for Emotional Abuse, Depression, & Anxiety on Mondays via Zoom
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In-person support group for Women Trauma Survivors on Mondays in Chicago
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An empowering virtual community group for teen girls and nonbinary youth ages 13-19 to find community, empowerment, healing, and support
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Virtual Support Group for Chronic Pain/Illness and Medical Trauma on Tuesdays via Zoom
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Virtual support group for Women Domestic Abuse Survivors on Wednesdays via Zoom
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Virtual support group for Women Trauma Survivors on Thursdays via Zoom
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Virtual Support Group for Women Sexual Abuse Survivors on Fridays via Zoom
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NEW The Refill Station Virtual Support Group for Helping Professionals, on Thursdays via Zoom