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SUMMARY:Planned Parenthood Illinois Action Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:In the face of anti-choice\, anti-equality attacks by the federal administration and other states\, Illinois is an access haven for sexual and reproductive health care and freedom. But our state’s progress doesn’t just happen. Illinois moves forward because of YOU. \nYou’ll connect with fellow advocates from across the state as we meet and speak with  legislators about expanding sexual and reproductive health care and freedom for all. We need YOU to be part of our collective voice for choice! \nRSVP FOR LOBBY DAY!
URL:http://www.willcountynow.org/event/planned-parenthood-illinois-action-lobby-day/
LOCATION:Illinois State Capitol\, 402 S 2nd St\, Springfield\, 62707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Annual Period Products Drive 2025
DESCRIPTION:It’s time again for our annual period products drive! From October 11th through October 25th\, we will be collecting the following new\, unopened packages for distribution to various shelters\, pantries\, and other human services non-profits in Will County. \n\nMenstrual pads (all sizes)\nPanty liners (all sizes)\nTampons (all sizes)\nMenstrual Cups (all sizes)\nPeriod Underware (all sizes)\nHygiene Wipes\nPersonal heating/menstruation pain relief pads or patches\n\nWe will be placing collection boxes for these items at public libraries across Will County. Check back here and on our social media for participating libraries. \nYou can also help by hosting a collection at your work/school/church. At the end of the 2 week collection period you can contact us at admin@willcountynow.org to arrange for a pickup or drop-off. \nVolunteers are also needed to drop-off and pickup collection boxes from various locations. \n\nPast recipients of the products collected have included: \n\nGuardian Angel Community Services\nSouthwest Suburban Immigrant Project\nHead Start of Will County\nDaybreak Shelter in Joliet\nForte Academy in Joliet\nNorthern Illinois Food Bank\nRichton Park Township Commnity Pantry\n\nIf you have a suggestion of a non-profit that would be interested in being one of our product recipients\, please contact us at admin@willcountynow.org.
URL:http://www.willcountynow.org/event/annual-period-products-drive-2025/
LOCATION:Countywide
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Charitable Works
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SUMMARY:Planned Parenthood Illinois Action presents: Fighting Forward
DESCRIPTION:Join Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC (PPIA PAC) at the 2025 Fighting Forward event! Right NOW\, Congress is actively working to “defund” Planned Parenthoods across the country by slashing Medicaid funding. This is extremism politics\, impacting people’s lives here in Illinois and we will not stand by. \nIn the face of these extreme attacks\, join PPIA PAC on September 18 as we can come together as a community to raise vital resources to ensure that we are Fighting Forward for reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy for all. \nIt’s all on the line — our rights\, our freedoms\, and our future. Together we can ensure Illinois will remain a haven for abortion rights and sexual and reproductive health care. We look forward to celebrating with you on September 18! \n\n\n\n\nNEW Location!\nTaste 222\n222 N. Canal St\nChicago\, IL 60606\nDate & Time\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025\n5:30 PM VIP Reception\n6:30 PM Main Event\n\n\n\n\nFor more event information\, please contact Shelby at shelbyr@ppil.org. Can’t attend the event? Donate HERE! \nContributions benefit Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC. Donations to PPIA PAC are NOT tax deductible.
URL:http://www.willcountynow.org/event/planned-parenthood-illinois-action-presents-fighting-forward/
LOCATION:Taste 222\, 222 N Canal St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Fundraiser,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Postcards for Democracy: Voter Postcard Writing Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a summer gathering at Iron&Glass in Romeovile the evening of August 19th to take action and protect our communities!\n\n\n\nWe’re coming together to connect with neighbors and take a stand against the Republican-led budget cuts that are threatening health care\, food assistance\, and other essential programs. While the wealthy get more tax breaks\, the rest of us are left with higher costs and fewer resources—and most people haven’t even heard about it.\n\n\n\nAt this event\, we’ll write handwritten messages to voters in key Republican districts to help raise awareness and inspire action before the 2026 election. These voters are directly impacted by these cuts—and they could be the key to stopping Trump’s MAGA movement from gaining more ground.\n\n\n\nCome enjoy some summer fun\, meet like-minded folks\, and make a real impact.
URL:http://www.willcountynow.org/event/postcards-for-democracy-voter-postcard-writing-party/
LOCATION:Iron & Glass\, 632 S Weber Rd\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Will County NOW Event
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SUMMARY:PeerConnect: Embracing Disability Identity
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\n\n\n\nThe power of self-representation and the importance of embracing one’s disability identity. This session will discuss reclaiming personal narratives\, challenging societal stereotypes\, and celebrating the diversity within the disability community. Attendees will hear from individuals with lived experience\, gaining tools to empower themselves and others in shaping their own stories and identities with confidence and pride. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAllaina Humphreys is a disability rights advocate\, mother of three\, and a quadriplegic of more than 30 years. She is the chair of Bolingbrook Pride\, vice chair of the Bolingbrook Arts Council\, and a member of the 2025 cohorts of Disability Lead and Illinois Women’s Leadership Training Academy. She conducts accessibility audits\, designs inclusive community projects\, and partners with elected officials to create policy change that champions inclusion for all. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nGarrison Redd\, a Brooklyn native\, is a TEDx Speaker\, Team USA Para-powerlifter\, model\, dancer\, and a passionate advocate for disabled rights. He founded “TheGarrisonReddProject” to support disabled individuals with resources and services\, including motivation and health assistance. \n\nRSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_NId1MkiSAmy372MUkhg6g
URL:http://www.willcountynow.org/event/peerconnect-embracing-disability-identity/
LOCATION:Virutal
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Webinar
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SUMMARY:John Lewis Day of Remembrance and Action - Good Trouble Lives On
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America\, the power lies with the people. \nOn July 17\, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing\, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. \nFrom voter suppression bills like the SAVE Act to the criminalization of protest\, the Trump administration is launching a full-scale attack on our civil and human rights. But we know the truth: in America\, the power lies with the people\, and we’re rising to prove it. \nThis is more than a protest; it’s a moral reckoning. A continuation of the movement Lewis helped lead\, and a new front in the struggle for freedom. \nPlease note: A core principle behind our Good Trouble Lives On actions is a commitment to nonviolence in all we do. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
URL:http://www.willcountynow.org/event/john-lewis-day-of-rememberance-and-action/
LOCATION:DuPage Township Administration Office\, 241 Canterbury Ln\, Bolingbrook\, IL\, 60440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Partner Event,Protest/Demonstration
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