The St. Rita Domestic Violence Awareness ministry meets from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Saint Ita rectory (1220 W. Catalpa) on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 19

If you are interested in learning more about the group, please contact the parish office at 773-561-5343 or office@saintita.org​.
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Upcoming Events

November 9: Workshop & Discussion
Jubilee Hall at Saint Ita church (5500 N. Broadway) | Potluck dinner at 6 PM | Discussion at 6:45 PM
 
Guest speaker Radhika Sharma Gordon will lead a discussion on gender-based violence, the various forms it takes, the rights and resources available to survivors, and the ways that any community member can support survivors and promote healthy relationships. She will answer questions on how faith communities can engage in these efforts. 

Bio:
Radhika Sharma Gordon, MPH, is the Training and Technical Assistance Specialist at Apna Ghar, Inc., an agency in Uptown that provides free and comprehensive services to immigrant, refugee, and other marginalized survivors of gender-based violence. Radhika has been involved with Apna Ghar since it started in 1990. She has spoken to various groups and agencies across the US on gender-based violence, violence prevention, immigrant and refugee needs, and community health over the past 33 years.

​Radhika has been appointed to various state and local commissions addressing violence and the needs of immigrants and refugees. She has partnered with hundreds of agencies and enjoys bringing diverse communities and sectors together to improve individual, family, community, and organizational wellbeing. Radhika lives in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood with her husband and daughter.

Resources/Recursos

IF THE PERSON IS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, TELL THEM TO CALL 911/ SI LA PERSONA ESTÁ EN UNA SITUACIÓN DE EMERGENCIA, DÍGALE QUE LLAME AL 911.

Hotlines
  • National Domestic Violence 24-hour Hotline/​Línea nacional de atención a la Violencia Doméstica: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) (Link)
  • City of Chicago Domestic Violence 24-Hour Help Line/ Línea de ayuda contra la violencia doméstica de la ciudad de Chicago: 1-877-863-6338 

Service Agencies
  • Between Friends/Entre Amigos
    • 24-hour crisis line/línea de crisis de 24 horas: 1-800-603-4357 
    • General business/ línea general: 773-274-5232 
  • House of the Good Shepherd/Casa del Buen Pastor: 773-935-3434 
  • Catholic Charities Legal Assistance/Caridades Católicas Asistencia Legal: 312-948-6821​