Give the Gift of Independence
See Your Gift Doubled or Tripled
From July 4 to Labor Day, you have a special opportunity to help Chicago's single working women and their children. Give to the Eleanor Foundation this summer and a long-time supporter will match your donation to increase the value of your gift! Find out what economic independence means to Nicole here. Click here
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What Single Working Mothers Face
The Eleanor Foundation's nationwide research assesses the everyday economic realities that challenge the nation's 10 million single working mothers—9 million of whom earn less than $40,000 a year to support their families. Groundbreaking findings shatter misconceptions about single working mothers. Read the findings. Download the research edition of our Spotlight newsletter.
Empowering Women in Alternative Career Paths
The Eleanor Foundation, the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago and Superior Ambulance are collaborating to offer working women a skills-training program that puts them on viable career paths to better-paying jobs. Kelly Begley, Superior Ambulance's lead instructor, shares her experience. Get her perspective.
Thanks for Joining Us at Wine and Zen in 2010!
A record number of friends and guests joined us for our 6th annual wine-tasting benefit—generating more support than ever for the Eleanor Network, a city-wide system of services that is helping single working women to get ahead. Guests enjoyed delicious food and wine pairings from WAVE restaurant, at Primitive's stunning gallery of rare objects from exotic cultures. Thanks to all for a memorable evening! See the photos.
