Trivia Night with Gracia
Thursday, June 9 | 6:30-9:30 PM Butcher's Tap 3553 North Southport (Southport & Addison) Chicago, IL 60657 Join us for an evening of trivia to support Gracia's ongoing work in Guatemala that …
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Please Join Us! Bounce Back Better Fund-Racer
What is it? The Bounce Back Better Fund-Racer is a fundraiser challenging you to complete a virtual “marathon” of exercise, spread over 2 weeks, to support Gracia and its Mujeres …
Does Gracia Meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?
Where does Gracia stand on sustainability? On balance, we think we’re doing pretty well. Our jewelry-making, social enterprise, Milagros: returns its scrap silver for meltdown and recycling. uses vegetable …
A New Look for the Gracia Board
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2021! As we enter this year, Gracia has a new look for its Board of Directors. We welcome two new members and say good …
Meeting our Mission: Economic Empowerment & Reproductive Health
In Latin America, economic empowerment programs targeting adolescent women appear to have positive outcomes. They offer training that leads to formal employment and helps women to take the …
Meeting our Mission: Gracia’s Response to the Migration Crisis
“I want to be clear to folks in this region who are thinking about making that dangerous trek to the United States/Mexico border: Do not come. Do not come.” - Vice …
Meeting our Mission: Rosaura, a New Venture, and Defining Agency
Gracia believes a young woman is Economically Empowered when: She earns income She is financially literate She lives independently She exercises her voice and agency The first three objectives …
Holiday De-Stress: Zoom Yoga & Milagros Trunk Show
Save the Date! Holiday De-stress with Zoom Yoga & Milagros Trunk Show Holidays can be stressful, especially during a pandemic. Let's make it a little easier! Destress your mind and body with …
Bridge the Gap: A Fund-Racer!
What is it? Bridge the Gap is a fundraiser challenging you to complete a virtual “marathon” of exercise, spread over 2 weeks, to support Gracia and its Mujeres Fuertes …
Gracia’s Work in the Dry Corridor of Guatemala
In the last decade, climate change has been a major cause of drought in Guatemala and other Central American countries. The increase of extreme weather events has made …