In our WIND workshops at Cook County Jail and a local transition home, system-impacted women have shared their thoughts, feelings, recollections and dreams. Their writingprovides
Read our interview with Penny Hirsch, a founding board member of WIND, who spoke with us about the organization’s mission, her passion for helping justice-involved women, and future WIND plans!
By Brooke Williams — This summer, I had the privilege of collaborating with WIND as part of Northwestern’s Engage Chicago program. Engage Chicago stands as
By Penny Hirsch, PhD — My short answer: Because helping formerly incarcerated women gain the skills they need to live independently is one small way
By Grace Lemon — “If you put good in, good is going to come back to you.” On July 27th, two of WIND’s volunteers sat
By Brooklyn Martner — Denise has faced many obstacles throughout her life, but her strength and resilience shine through each and every day, and she
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