Women Investment Professionals | Community Outreach

WIP gives back to the community through its affiliation with various organizations that provide educational and support services to women. Following are a few examples of organizations that have inspired us by their vision and success at helping women to achieve their goals. Please visit the links below for more information and contact WIP if you would like to become involved with one of these organizations.

Deborah's Place

For the past 25 years, Deborah's place has worked to break the cycle of homelessness through compassionate, innovative, and award-winning programs.  Their dedicated volunteers and staff support women through their journeys from homelessness to permanent supportive housing with comprehensive services.  www.deborahsplace.org

Join us May 31st to support this wonderful organization!  www.deborahsplace.org/2012/04/benefit-dinner/

Pure Eden

Pure Eden's mission is to empower women economically and teach employment skills that will help them determine their own economic direction.  www.pureedenspaproducts.com

Opportunity International

Opportunity International provides financial products and strategies to over two million people working their way out of poverty in the developing world. Clients in more than 20 countries can use these services to expand a business, provide for their families, create jobs for their neighbors and build a safety net for the future. Learn more about Opportunity’s innovative solutions to eradicate global poverty by clicking here: www.opportunity.org

Posse Foundation

The Posse Foundation identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. Posse's partner colleges and universities award Posse Scholars four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships. These Scholars graduate at a rate of 90 percent and make a visible difference on campus and throughout their professional careers. To learn more about the Posse programs, please visit www.possefoundation.org

Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago:
Excellence in Science, Math and Technology

The Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago is the only all-girls public school in the city. Its charter is based on the belief that a single-sex school for young women in the public schools can prevent the disengagement from math, science and technology that often takes place as girls enter adolescence.

Preparing students to achieve academically and preparing students for college and careers are two main pillars upon which education is built at the Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago.

Enthusiasm, energy and a vision of learning math, science and technology for the future unifies YWLCS students, parents, staff, board members and the larger education community of Chicago. In order to meet the goals of educating the whole woman, they also offer classes and projects in the arts, foreign language, humanities and physical fitness/health. For more information, please visit www.ywlcs.org.