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Young Women Warriors - Chinese Mutual Aid Association - Chicago

1016 West Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640

Eligibility

young women from ages 12-22 of all races and ethnicities

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

Application process

Call CMAA for more information.

Fees

Free

Service area

IL

Description

Young Women Warriors is a free, year-round mentorship program that connects young women of color to older, female professionals of color who can guide young women through their high school and early college careers. YWW serves young women from ages 12-22 of all races and ethnicities. Pairing the mentees to successful leaders and role models in the community, YWW works to help the young women succeed academically and professionally. Through the group mentoring program, the mentors and mentees meet twice a month from September to June for workshops and activities that encompass topics such as higher education, career growth, financial literacy, public speaking, voting, female health, self-defense and safety, and self-confidence.

Date of Last Formal Update

06/16/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Chinese Mutual Aid Association

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community-based social services agency that serves low-income immigrants, refugees, people from all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, all generations from youth to seniors, and people of all abilities.