What's Happening - Margaret's Village

Friends of Margaret's Village Striving for a better Chicago

August 28, 2017

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

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

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

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.

Women’s March rekindles memory of Sister Margaret’s activism

January 23, 2017

Dear Angela, Is there anything remaining to be said about that glorious day that brought so many joyfully to the streets? Probably not.

Residents Urged to Get Involved in Civic Discourse

January 23, 2017

To Angela and the Ladies of Margaret’s Village, I think of you in my home in England and I send love from all who marched in the Women’s March in London. I know there were over 200,000 in Chicago.