WGIRLS Chicago is hosting its 4th Annual HOPE for the HOLIDAYS! Join us for a virtual holiday cooking experience featuring Chicago's very own Executive Chef and Owner of Culinary Directors, Mitch Naparalla! Safely gather with friends and family (local or not), break bread, and cook up holiday spirit with the WGIRLS! Cheers to good food & Great Causes!

WGIRLS Chicago empowers women and children in underserved areas of the community through fundraising and volunteerism.  This holiday season we are raising money to support GirlForward.  GirlForward was founded in Chicago in 2011 as the first organization in the United States focused on serving adolescent refugee girls who have been resettled from countries around the world. 

GirlForward’s Mission is to serve as a community of support dedicated to creating and enhancing opportunities for girls who have been displaced by conflict and persecution.

GirlForward represents girls – grades 9-12 throughout 30 countries, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, Syria, DR Congo, and others – These girls are supported through three core programs: Mentoring, Education, and the Safe Spaces Program.

How Will the Evening Work?

With the purchase of your ticket,  you will receive a list of groceries to purchase before the event on December 5th.

A Zoom link will be provided closer to the event.

** 1 TICKET PURCHASE PER COUPLE IS SUFFICIENT, YOUR THOUGHTFUL CONSIDERATION FOR ADDITIONAL DONATION IS MUCH APPRECIATED

How can You Help Support GirlForwad this Holiday Season?

You may do so through this campaign. 

100% of the proceeds go directly to GirlFoward.

Fill A Backpack!  

School Supplies are Essential Needs: 

• Pencils/Pens
• Graphing Calculators
• ACT/SAT Books
• Notebooks

Personal Supplies 

• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Masks/Sanitizers
• Deodorant
• Haircare Products

WGIRLS deeply appreciates your support for GirlForward, and the young women they serve, during this holiday season.   

Have Questions, Need Additional Information, or Looking for More Ways to Get Involved in Your Community? 

Email wgirlschicago@wgirls.org. We will reply to your email as soon as possible. 

For more information about Girl Forward, please visit their webpage here.