Chicago Asian Women Empowerment (Chi-AWE)
Empower, amplify, build
the Destination for AApi women of chicagoland
Volunteer-run 501(c)3 non-profit
news and announcements
Miss Asian Chicago is ​Sept 28
Miss Asian Chicago ​2024 has kicked off and ​you can learn more ​about the contestants ​and purchase tickets!
This year, we’re partnering ​with the City of Chicago ​and Chicago Fashion ​Week to bring fresh AAPI ​designers and models to ​our runway!
Our initiatives
Free public workshops run by the women of our org, the topics of which are driven by the passions and skill sets of our members.
who we are
We are a volunteer-operated 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to foster the next generation of female AAPI leaders in our community. We envision a community where competent, empowered, and abundance-oriented AAPI female leaders build solidarity with other BIPOC communities to collectively and strategically make opportunities accessible to everyone.
Community Service highlight
Jean Elliott - Sewing and Soccer
Empower the youth by teaching the youth how to play soccer and empower women by teaching them how to sew.
- Raised $1500+ across 3 non-profits.
- Volunteered 200+ hours since joining Miss Chinese Chicago.
- Drafted and implemented a youth soccer program with the Chicago Dragons.
- Led a sewing workshop with the youth at CMAA.
- Led a AAPI Women Empowerment Series workshop on sewing.
Corporate Members
We're seeking sponsors/supporters via Chi-AWE corporate membership!
Annual Chi-AWE corporate membership includes sponsorship benefits for Miss Asian Chicago and Asian Fashion Show Chicago, ad space in our magazine, among other benefits. Learn more!
'Nurture' Members
'Fundamental' Members
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