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#WomensHistoryMonth is sadly coming to an end, but we'd be remiss to let it pass without celebrating the incredible women of the next generation who are already inspiring us with their resilience and creativity, and will continue to inspire us, teach us, and break barriers.

You know most of LIFT's members are women, but did you know that many are also leading the charge advocating for policies, building community, and making our programs better for everyone? Check out some of the measures we've implemented to support them. https://bit.ly/48J1VAs

Hélène de Pourtalès was one of 22 women who competed in the 1900 Paris Olympics and was not the only woman to earn a medal at the games. Since then, thousands of women have competed, helping us believe that anything is possible. #WomensHistoryMonth

The first drag king is unknown, but Gladys Bentley was a pioneer in breaking gender norms, gender identity, and proudly owning queer sexuality. Other historic drag kings include Go-won-go Mohawk, Annie Hindle, Vesta Tilley, and many more. They inspire us to be true to ourselves. #WomensHistoryMonth

A new report from Robin Hood and Columbia University shows 25% of NYC residents can't afford staples like food and shelter and 26% of children live in poverty. While the city's leadership invests in low-income residents, we need larger anti-poverty measures. https://nyti.ms/4ingbDf

Every March, we celebrate #SocialWorkMonth to honor the commitment, compassion, and advocacy that social workers bring to individuals, families, and communities. Watch social workers share 'stories that stick' here: https://lnkd.in/eWM7DtVB

Do you need something to listen to today? Check out Neils Ribeiro-Yemofio, the executive director of LIFT-DC, on the Power Station sharing how just listening to parents about their aspirations for their families can be transformative. https://apple.co/4bspShr

Nearly 1 in 4 undergraduate students in the U.S. experience food insecurity. Community college students, #studentparents, and students of color face this challenge at disproportionately high rates. It’s hard to be successful in school when you’re hungry. And many students are ineligible for SNAP benefits because they don't meet burdensome requirements. We can fix this. Illinois can stop this growing hunger crisis for students by streamlining and expanding eligibility for thousands of low-income students at public colleges and universities.? Click here to join LIFT-Chicago and advocate for Illinois legislation that will expand SNAP eligibility for college students: https://bit.ly/4gNXMhv #EndHungerIL

Studies have long shown that home stability is good for children, even correlating home ownership with better educational and behavioral outcomes. This is why we should work together to make housing more affordable, especially for low-income families. https://bit.ly/41gauzW

Henrietta was a Black mother of five who loved cooking spaghetti, red nail polish, and dancing. Her immortal HeLa cells have also allowed medical researchers to make breakthroughs that will allow new families to begin and live long, healthy lives. #WomensHistoryMonth