Women of Power Alumni Association: Upcoming Events

Women of Power Alumni Association

Cook County Sheriff's Department of

Women's Justice Services

Upcoming Events

Special Events

Women of Power Alumni Association

Cook County Sheriff’s Department of Women’s Justice Services
Carepoint Adult, Child and Family Association & Chicago Foundation for Women

Presents the Sixth Annual

"Getting it Together" Conference

Held at

WESTSIDE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

2800 S. Western Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60608

August 6th, 2008 - 9am-3pm

See below for a complete description of this event.

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Cook County Sheriff's Department of Women's Justice Services

and

Women of Power Alumni Association Clothing Drive

Donations of clean, gently used clothing and shoes for women and children are greatly appreciated.

Please drop off donations at the Woman of Power Alumni Association office located within the DWJS Administrative offices at:
3026 S. California, 2nd floor South

Please drop off donations no later than April 22nd, as they will be used for the Woman of Power Alumni Association's Annual Fashion Bazaar Giveaway Thursday, April 24th.

Call 773-869-7731 for more information

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Woman of Power Alumni Association's Annual Fashion Bazaar Giveaway

Thursday, April 24th.
10:00am to 2:00pm
Kolbe House
2434 S. California

Women of Power Alumni Association

Cook County Sheriff’s Department of Women’s Justice Services

Sixth Annual Health Fair

Join us at

WESTSIDE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

2800 S. Western Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60608

May 13, 2008

9am-3pm

Click here for a Health Fair Registration Form

On Wednesday, August 2, 2006 Women of Power Alumni Association’s Fourth Annual ‘Getting it Together Conference’ was held at Chicago State University at 9501 S. King Drive. This event was sponsored by the Women of Power Alumni Association (WOPAA), Cook County Sheriff’s Department of Women’s Justice Services (DWJS) and Chicago State University Criminal Justice Department.

Click here to view photos from that event...

12 - Step Meeting Dates

We meet to discuss coping skills & support each other in our desire to remain drug free.

01/10/08 - 01/24/08
02/14/08 - 02/28/08
03/13/08 - 03/27/08
04/10/08 - 04/24/08
05/08/08 - 05/22/08
06/12/08 - 06/26/08
07/10/08 - 07/24/08
08/14/08 - 08/28/08
09/11/08 - 09/25/08
10/09/08 - 10/23/08
11/13/08 - 11/27/08
12/11/08
12 - Step Meetings are held from
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Business Meeting Dates

We meet to plan events, listen to invited speakers, share opportunities, and encourage each other.

01/03/08 - 01/17/08
02/07/08 - 02/21/08
03/06/08 - 03/20/08
04/03/08 - 04/17/08
05/01/08 - 05/15/08
06/05/08 - 06/19/08
07/03/08 - 07/17/08
08/07/08 - 08/21/08
09/04/08 - 09/18/08
10/02/08 - 10/16/08
11/06/08 - 11/20/08
12/04/08 - 12/18/08

Business Meetings are held from
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All meetings are held in the
second floor conference room of
3026 S. California Blvd.

Annual Events

Health Fair
Each summer this is an event, which provides access to the health care community. The agenda includes interactive workshops and informative speakers. The objective is to introduce/reintroduce our participants to a health conscious approach to everyday living. Vendors make numerous services available; mammograms, HIV and STD testing, manicures, facials, hair cuts, fitness and more!

Clothing Drives
Twice a year (May and October) gently worn and new clothes are donated from many charitable sources, they are provided to DWJS–SFFP participants and members of the WOPAA membership.

Conference
The annual summertime event for the WOPAA organization is a conference which focuses on pertinent community issues and addresses the unique needs of formerly and currently incarcerated females. The format has featured speakers from elected officials to motivational speakers. Informative workshops provide a forum for learning and interaction which will facilitate change for both the individual and the community in general.

The key to this event is that it provides a special dynamic. It is Peer driven as are the above mentioned events but it is unique in that the WOPAA organization partners with all providers of the services that catapulted its membership’s success. The recovery community, treatment providers, elected officials (legislators), as well as representation by the criminal justice system. This event is the culmination of the efforts of parties truly committed to rehabilitation of women in the criminal justice system and their successful reentry into the community.

Holiday Celebrations
Holidays are difficult for women with the circumstances and situations and experiences that lead to incarceration. The WOPAA works with the DWJS, community outreach, churches, volunteers and many other organizations to provide Holiday meals for all program participants. Food baskets and prepared holiday dinners are included. Christmas gifts are also donated for some of the children of the membership of women of power.