Ron Turner talks with Kris Machajewski, CEO of YWCA Northwestern Illinois, serving six counties across Northern Illinois by providing child care resources, literacy education, family advocacy, and trauma-informed support to women, children, and families. Machajewski discusses how the YWCA’s programs strengthen economic stability through child care assistance, adult literacy tutoring, English language instruction, and violence-prevention services. She also shares how culturally responsive outreach through La Voz Latina helps immigrant and newcomer families access education and workforce opportunities. Machajewski outlines the organization’s long-term vision focused on prevention, early intervention, and community partnerships. Listeners will hear a powerful story of how coordinated support helped a young mother move from crisis to business ownership. (https://www.ywcanwil.org/)
Original airdate: 3/8/2026
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Ron joined K-LOVE in 2023 and he covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, portions of NE and NJ, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia.