2011 Impact Awards

This March 10th, Causes for Change International president and founder, Zully JF Alvarado, was honored at the 2011 Impact Awards. Zully, as well as nine honorees, shared the stage as each of them received an award for their philanthropic work. The Chicago Foundation for Women is the creator of the Impact Awards, which is an annual event  that celebrates and honors people who dedicate their lives into helping girls and women through different philanthropic causes.

The Chicago Foundation for Women raises money to fund and support organizations that help women and girls. “We believe that when women and girls are secure, whole communities are made better. We improve the lives of women and girls through grants, advocacy, leadership development, and public and grantee education.”  The CFW mission is to  increase resources and opportunities for women and girls in the greater Chicago area. Since 1985, the CFW has given over 2,800 grants totaling more than $18 million and also helped women and girls become philanthropists.

2011 Impact Awards Honorees