Margaret's Village Blog Post Archives

Many thanks for tickets to Mrs. Obama’s book launch in Chicago in December, 2018.

Margaret’s Village to Honor Dr. Sonia Oyola, Eileen Knightly and Betty Baldwin Phillips at Annual Gala

October 4, 2018/0 Comments/in Margaret's Village Blog Post, Uncategorized /by elizabeth

Heart of Harmony Hope & Healing Award

April 29, 2018/0 Comments/in Margaret's Village Blog Post /by elizabeth

On Sunday, April 29, friends and supporters of Harmony, Hope & Healing gathered for their annual Heart Beat 2018 celebration marking “15 years of Transformation through Music.”

Margaret’s Village Honors Area Residents at Annual Spring Luncheon

March 18, 2018/0 Comments/in Margaret's Village Blog Post /by elizabeth

As if the angels were shining spotlights on the Beverly Country Club, it was any extraordinarily sunny Sunday afternoon on March 18, 2018 for the Annual Margaret’s Village Spring Luncheon and Fundraiser.

Englewood Community Gathers on a Sunny Afternoon to Give Peace a Chance

September 9, 2017/0 Comments/in Margaret's Village Blog Post /by elizabeth

It was a perfect day for a Peace Fair on Sept. 9th. The weather was delightful and the vibe was festive as community members gathered on the block in front of Margaret’s Village on Yale Avenue.

Friends of Margaret’s Village Striving for a better Chicago

August 28, 2017/0 Comments/in Margaret's Village Blog Post /by elizabeth

The Margaret’s Village annual fundraising event and honoree celebration was held on Thursday, Sept. 28 to acknowledge four very special individuals for their commitment to our mission to provide a transitional home for women, children and families and offer experiences to help them transform their lives.

Supporters Honored at 2017 Fall Fundraiser

April 22, 2017/0 Comments/in Margaret's Village Blog Post /by elizabeth

A truly big and heartfelt THANK YOU to all the people who helped make our fall fundraiser “Igniting Hope” successful.

Sister Mutchler to receive Committed Heart Award

March 26, 2017/0 Comments/in Margaret's Village Blog Post /by elizabeth

While Sister Margaret Traxler was the visionary behind the creation of the Institute of Women Today, her successor Sister Ruth Mutchler provided the executive leadership necessary to sustain and grow what Margaret started.

Remembering Sophia Foster

February 23, 2017/0 Comments/in Margaret's Village Blog Post /by elizabeth

As many of you already know, Margaret’s Village was deeply saddened by the recent loss of Ms. Sophia Foster, the Director of the Vincennes Senior Center. Sophie was 92 years old, but the sparkle in her eye and the spring in her step made us all think she was really decades younger.