Since 1941, the Women of the Church Women United movement have held a vision of Christian unity and prayerful action. CWU was founded as a racially, culturally, theologically, inclusive Christian women’s movement to celebrate unity and diversity and work for peace in the world.
President’s Corner
Take a moment to read an important note from our President, Vicki K. Young.
This May, Church Women United in Illinois stands in unity to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. As women of faith, we affirm that mental health is an essential part of well-being and that every person deserves compassion, understanding, and access to care. We commit to fostering supportive communities, breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness, and advocating for justice in mental health care. May we hold space for healing, offer words of encouragement, and walk alongside one another with love and grace.
CWU in Illinois newly elected President and Vice President join hands in service leadership.
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Vice President Rita L. Simpkins - Smith, President Vicki K. Young
CWU in Illinois State Assembly
Highlights
April 25-26, 2025
Alsip, Illinois
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Community-Based Responses as the Next Step in Anti-Trafficking Reforms
This report examines opportunities to interrupt entry points into systems and strengthen the provision and accessibility of community-based services for children and youth at risk of, or impacted by, trafficking, providing guidance on:
Connecting youth with comprehensive services within, and outside of, systems
Interrupting vulnerabilities (e.g., family crisis, housing insecurity)
Reducing dependency on formal child-serving systems while supporting families and meeting the child’s holistic needs
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The Intrepreter
Summer 2024
Church Women United in Illinois (CWUIL) Interpreter is the newsletter of the state chapter of the national organization, Church Women United (CWU). Founded in 1941, CWU is an ecumenical movement of interdenominational Christian women from diverse racial, ethnic, age, and economic backgrounds. The organization aims to bring together Christian women, united in their faith, to work towards the betterment of the community and the development of women’s full potential in society.
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Partners and Ministries
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Institute for Justice Advocacy — You Can Help Prevent Sex Trafficking, Restore & Bring Justice to Victims. Click here to learn more.
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The mission of Prevent Child Abuse Illinois is to prevent child abuse by providing statewide leadership through education, public awareness, support for community initiatives, and advocacy. Click here to learn more.
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Our mission is to educate and equip people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. Click here to learn more.
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Our mission is to prevent diseases and improve the health status of African Americans by providing support to faith institutions in areas of program design, implementation, and evaluation, strengthening their capacity to deliver programs and services that contribute to the elimination of health disparities.
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National Farm Worker Ministry is a faith based organization which supports farm workers as they organize for justice and empowerment. Click here to learn more.
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We have one goal: building a world where there is enough for all. Our vision is a world where everyone has food, voice and a safe place to call home. Click here to learn more.
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We strive to end hunger by connecting our neighbors with healthy food and advancing solutions that address the root causes of hunger. Click here to learn more.
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Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC works with food distribution partners that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development. Click here to learn more.
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NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Click here to learn more.