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Photo by Maryruth Ginn 1976
In the fall of 2007, a local group of women were frustrated that the life and work of Betty Freidan was not recognized inher home town of Peoria, Illinois.
We searched for a way to celebrate Betty
Friedan and to celebrate the lives of other local women who go unnoticed for their accomplishments. It was quickly realized that the ywca peoria could allow us to accomplish our goals and support programs for women, children and families that Betty Friedan envisioned.
“Maybe my power and glory was that I
could speak my truth as a woman and
it was the truth of everywoman.”
Betty Friedan
We ask that you join us in creating a lasting tribute to Betty Friedan by raising $100,000 to rename the ywca childcare center the Betty Friedan Child Care Center.
This tribute will be a lasting legacy to Betty Friedan while ensuring that the important programs of the ywca peoriacontinue. Please make a donation today.
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Opportunities for giving to the ywca peoria Childcare Center at Lakeview Park in honor of Betty Friedan.
Your generosity will pay tribute to this remarkable Peoria woman who changed so many lives, while supporting programs and the mission of the ywca peoria— empowering
women and eliminating racism.
Please help the ywca peoria Betty Friedan Celebration Committee reach the $100,000 goal.
Levels of Giving
Equality $5,000 .
‘Second Wave’ $2,500
Peoria Mystique $1,000
EverYWoman $100+
Please complete the donation form enclosed andreturn it to
ywca peoria
1013 West Lake Street
Peoria IL 61614.
For more information, contact the ywca peoria:
309-685-7655 ext. 203.
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Betty Freidan Family Child Center
Celebration Hall
Ongoing Recognition
As part of the ongoing recognition of the Betty Friedan Tribute, a “Celebration Hall” at the ywca peoria will be established to recognize the uncelebrated accomplishments of other women of and from the Heart of Illinois.
Celebration Hall Vision
To honor in perpetuity these women, citizens of and from the Heart of Illinois, who have contributed to equality in our
culture, furthering the natural alliance between feminism, humanism, and family.
Celebration Hall will be modeled after theWomen’s National Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, NY, of which Betty Friedan is an honored member. Celebration Hall will be located at the ywca Lakeview Center in Lakeview Park. The Celebration Committee, together with the ywca peoria, will establish the criteria and physical recognition of the Hall.
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