Women Making a Difference

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day and there is nothing more powerful than women coming together to make a difference, whether it’s supporting one another when family members are sick, helping in a child’s classroom or organizing events to benefit a worthy cause.

Last week I met with 10 fantastic and inspiring women to discuss community issues that are most important to us. We decided to tackle these challenges locally first by forming a political action committee (PAC), Women for Stronger Neighborhoods.

We are committed to investing in the community to maintain diversity and create safer, more vibrant neighborhoods, and will support programs and individuals who will

·      Foster favorable environments for small businesses

·      Ensure the availability of quality after school programs

·      Advocate for the licensing of homeless shelters

In the interest of full disclosure, the initial cause we will support is James Cappleman’s campaign for 46^th Ward Alderman. James is a personal friend and I was very involved in his 2007 campaign for the same position.

As old the old saying goes, all politics are local and I believe James is the man to make a difference in this Chicago north side neighborhood. He is social worker who has taken on these issues in the neighborhood for years and will continue to do in the city council. And to quote another old saying, behind every great man is a great woman – and James has many!

We are hosting our first fundraiser this Thursday, March 10 at Fontana Grill. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the door. Enjoy food, wine and conversations with wonderful women. 


For more information or to get involved, visit the Women for Stronger Neighborhoods’ Facebook page or email us here. While we were formed by a group of women, we welcome involvement and input from everyone.

I am excited to continue working with these women to support more causes and issues that will make Chicago’s neighborhoods stronger.