Our display case for this month has been set up by the DeKalb Area Women’s Center!
The DeKalb Area Women’s Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the DeKalb, IL area. They are a nonprofit, all-volunteer community center that was organized in late 1993 to develop a community supportive of women’s culture, celebrating women and encouraging empowerment of women while working toward elimination of sexism and other discrimination. The effort is made to encourage personal growth, create opportunities for networking, facilitate support systems, and provide a place for women to share expertise and foster understanding and acceptance of diversity.
The DAWC have two upcoming events for the holiday season: their winter clothing drive, and Local Holiday Shopping Fair.
The winter clothing drive is running now, and donations of gently used items will be accepted until November 21. You can drop off donations at the DeKalb Public Library, the Sycamore Public Library, the DeKalb Police Department, the NIU Latino Center, the St. Mary Church DeKalb office, or the top step of the DAWC.
On Saturday, November 23, stop by the DAWC at 1021 State Street in DeKalb for free coats, jackets, boots, scarves, hats, and gloves for all ages!
The Local Holiday Shopping Fair will be held Friday, December 6, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission will be 50 cents at the door.
For more information about the DAWC, visit their website or Facebook page.
