Child Abuse Awareness Month
Did you know that April is Child Abuse Awareness Month? This is a time to reflect on how harm in our relationships may directly and indirectly impact our kids. It is no surprise that domestic violence does impact them in many profound ways. There is a lot of information establishing the connection between child abuse […]
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Domestic Violence 40-Hour Training
November 2023 In person training. The Domestic Violence 40-hour training provides participants with the movement’s philosophical and political framework and a solid foundation for supporting folks who experience violence. Completing 40 hours of domestic violence training is the first step toward becoming an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (ICDVP). Between Friends is an ICDVP approved […]
Light Up the Lakefront 2023
Once again we will be gathering at North Avenue beach to light candles in a striking visual tribute to all those affected by domestic violence each year. Join us on October 1st, 2023 from 6-8p.m. to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, show your support for survivors, and dedicate a candle to a loved one! This […]
An Evening with Friends 2023
On Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 the Between Friends community gathered at Galleria Marchetti for An Evening with Friends 2023 at Galleria Marchetti to celebrate the over 7,000 lives touched by Between Friends last year. During the program, we honored our Friends of the Year: Cathy Carmody, Michelle Cohen, NorthShore University Health Systems, and Swedish Hospital […]
An Evening with Friends
We invite you to join us for Between Friends’ annual An Evening with Friends on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at Galleria Marchetti. An Evening with Friends will include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, music, an inspiring program, a one-of-a-kind raffle, and more! By supporting An Evening with Friends, you are supporting […]
A Night Out @ Navy Pier
Last month, our A Night Out program visited the Light Up the Lake Festival at Navy Pier! Clients from our counseling and court advocacy programs, along with their children, enjoyed the magical interactive light displays with over 600,000 lights, ice skating, the ferris wheel and a journey through a Winter Wonderfest Forest, as well as […]
Light Up The Lakefront 2022
Friends, unfortunately the weather forecast is currently predicting rain during the time when we would be setting up luminaria and lighting our candles… which of course cannot get wet. With this in mind, and in order to give as much notice as possible to volunteers and attendees, we have made the difficult decision to cancel […]
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