THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!!!

So many thanks to the wonderful folks who volunteered for IMPACT Chicago in 2022. We’re grateful and honored that you’re part of our circle!  

(If we have inadvertently left you off the list, please let us know).

Admin Team

Aaron Christensen
Amy E. Harmon*
Katie Palmer
Katie Skibbe

Adenike Thomas
Elizabeth West

Board
Lisa Amoroso
Tara Brinkman
Bruce Brio
Maple Walker Lloyd
Denise Lewin Loyd
Deb Mier
Katie Skibbe

Class Assistants
Lisa Amoroso
Abby Grott
Amy E. Harmon
Deb Mier

Robin Mina

Katie Palmer

Nina Svirinovska

Michelle Trudel 
Elizabeth West

Instructors
Rob*
Bruce Brio (retired)
AC*
Katie*
Rachel*
Mark Nessel (retired)*
Ben*
Martha Thompson (retired)
Margaret*
Nat Wilson (retired)
Victor*

Social Media
Rachel Marro
Katie Palmer
Nina Svirinovska

What Is IMPACT & Other
Lisa Amoroso
Amy E. Harmon

Mindy Hilt
Deb Mier
Kristen Reid
Nina Svirinovska
Elizabeth West

Website
Lisa Amoroso
Amy E. Harmon
Nate Tracy-Amoroso

Workshop Leaders
Lisa Amoroso*
Tara Brinkman*
Amy E. Harmon*
Rachel Marro*
Deb Mier*
Katie Skibbe*
Margaret Vimont*

*Paid part-time staff who also volunteer

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING DONORS!!!

A mighty and heartfelt THANK YOU to IMPACT Chicago’s 2022 Donors! We know that everything we do is possible because of the generosity of people like you… and we’re so grateful that you’re part of IMPACT Chicago’s circle as we move into 2023.

Tuition and grants cover about 65% of the costs of the Core Program and IMPACT for Girls. Donations cover the rest.

Anonymous

Jeanette Andrews - supporting The Dianne Costanzo Fund

Janet and David Altman

Lisa Amoroso

Nate Tracy-Amoroso

Arden Austin

Ellyn Bank

Leigh Behrens - in honor of Karen Staib Duffy

Joe Bianco

Dolores and Glenn Bjorkman

Susan Blessing

Mary Jo Bolduc

Aaron Christensen & Michelle Trudel

Sheila & Steve Carson

Nancy & Ira Cohen

Alison Cowen - supporting The Dianne Costanzo Fund

Cheri Erdman

Margaret Evans

Jennifer Freda

Laurie Fuller & Erica Meiners

Eileen Gelblat - supporting The Dianne Costanzo Fund

Tess Given - in honor of Margaret Vimont

Jennifer Gould

Robyn & Tijuana Gray

Amanda Byler Gregory

Amy E. Harmon

Debborah Harp

Margit Henderson - in honor of Martha Thompson

Valerie Jenkins

Moniqucoe Landsberger

Cynthia Lawrence

David Leib & Anne Gendler

Denise Lewin Loyd

Priscilla Martin

Carmen Maso - supporting The Dianne Costanzo Fund

Margaret McGrath - supporting The Dianne Costanzo Fund

Debra Mier - supporting The Dianne Costanzo Fund

Anthony & Shiyu Nitsos - supporting The Dianne Costanzo Fund

Clara Orban

Liz Pfau - supporting The Dianne Costanzo Fund

Mary Pierce - supporting The Dianne Costanzo Fund

Rachel Pildis

Lisa Pines

Ann-Christine Racette

Don & Judy Rosedale

Loriann & Roger Safian

Laura Sanders

Tracey Shafroth

Michael Skibbe - supporting The Dianne Costanzo Fund

Linda Stawicki

Marge Tomasik - supporting The Dianne Costanzo Fund

Carrie Villa

Elizabeth West - supporting The Dianne Costanzo Fund

Please let us know if we have made any errors. Thank you!

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING DONORS!!!

We’re shouting it from the rooftops – huge thanks to IMPACT Chicago’s 2021 Donors! Your generosity is a driving force behind our ability to return to in-person programming, and to continue to offer sliding scale admission as we do so.

Tuition and grants cover about 65% of the costs of the Core Program and IMPACT for Girls. Donations cover the rest.

Janet and David Altman

Lisa Amoroso

Bettie Ashbee

Arden Austin

Ellyn Bank

Dolores and Glenn Bjorkman

Patricia Broughten

Sheila & Steve Carson

Nancy Cohen

Cassidy Coles

Susan Conover - in honor of Karen Staib Duffy

Dee Costanzo - in memory of Adrian Costanzo

Cyd Curtis Bates - Dianne Costanzo Fund

Kevin DeJovine - on behalf of Mary Jo Bolduc

Tom Duffy - in honor of Karen Staib Duffy

Maureen Duffy - in honor of Karen Staib Duffy

Margaret Evans

Laurie Fuller & Erica Meiners

Celina Garcia - in honor of Karen Staib Duffy

Eileen Gelblat

Tess Given

Jennifer Gould

Brian & Gretchen Grad - in honor of Karen Staib Duffy

Robyn & Tijuana Gray

Amy E. Harmon

David Haverkamp

Margit Henderson

Nancy Hornak

Loretta Jackson

Carol Jennings

Susan Landwer

David Leib & Anne Gendler

Gary Lenhoff - in honor of Karen Staib Duffy

Maple Walker Lloyd

Mary Loftus

Denise Lewin Loyd

Rachel Marro

Carmen Maso

Margaret McGrath

Debra Mier

Tim Morell - in honor of Karen Staib Duffy

Clara Orban

Lauren Perez

Liz Pfau

Rachel Pildis

Lisa Pines

Ann-Christine Racette

Beth Raffety

Loriann and Roger Safian

Janette Scott

Tracey Shafroth

Mary Silverman - in honor of Karen Staib Duffy

Katie Skibbe

Linda Stawicki

Martha Thompson

Marge Tomasik

Helene Turner

Nan Upin - in honor of Karen Staib Duffy

Carrie Villa

Amy Wallin

Elizabeth West

Donna Wilkins

Ashley Willett

Please let us know if we have made any errors. Thank you!

THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!!!

So many thanks to the wonderful folks who volunteered for IMPACT Chicago in 2021. We’re grateful and honored that you’re part of our circle!

(If we have inadvertently left you off the list, please let us know).

Admin Team

Aaron Christensen

Amy E. Harmon*

Rehana Manejwala

Katie Skibbe

Elizabeth West

Board

Lisa Amoroso

Tara Brinkman

Bruce Brio

Maple Walker Lloyd

Denise Lewin Loyd

Deb Mier

Katie Skibbe

Class Assistants

Amy E. Harmon

Robin Mina

Madison Rieck

Elizabeth West

Instructors

Rob*

Bruce Brio (retired)

AC*

Katie*

Rachel*

Mark Nessel (retired)*

Ben*

Martha Thompson (retired)

Margaret*

Nat Wilson (retired)

Victor*

Social Media

Arden Austin

Dana Dunham

Rachel Marro

Kim Ruhana

What Is IMPACT & Other

Lisa Amoroso

Ellyn Bank

Bruce Brio

Amy E. Harmon

Mindy Hilt

Maple Walker Lloyd

Denise Lewin Loyd

Deb Mier

Elizabeth West

Website

Amy E. Harmon

Lisa Amoroso

Nate Tracy-Amoroso

Workshop Leaders

Lisa Amoroso*

Tara Brinkman*

Amy E. Harmon*

Rachel Marro*

Deb Mier*

Katie Skibbe*

Margaret Vimont*

*Paid part-time staff who also volunteer

February 2021 Newsletter

 

Katie and AC say thanks to all the participants who attended the Boundary Setting workshop and made it a success!

IMPACT Updates   Setting Boundaries Online On February 20th, IMPACT Chicago held a Boundary Setting workshop via Zoom.  The workshop was a success! Participants said:   "The topic of setting boundaries & understanding limits was addressed very well, both with practical examples (participant interaction) and descriptive situations (different environment anecdotes from the coaches)." "Both instructors were so kind and informative—loved every minute!"   "Hope Talks" with IMPACT Chicago IMPACT Chicago had the privilege of participating in "Hope Talks," sponsored by the Southside Center of Hope, a nonprofit recovery home for Chicago women who are experiencing homelessness or recovering from addiction. These monthly live chats allow local organizations to share resources and discuss topics that are important to the communities they serve. You can watch the livestream of February's "Hope Talks" here (IMPACT's Lisa Amoroso appears at minute 38!).    ESD on the Empowerment Podcast In January, retired IMPACT Chicago instructor Martha Thompson spoke with Silvia Smart, host of The Empowerment Podcast. During the podcast, Martha shared what has driven her dedication to Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) work and what sets ESD apart from other forms of self-defense. You can listen to the interview here.   ESD Around the World   Martha also helped spread the word about Empowerment Self-Defense to Turkish news agency Mesopotamia Agency. Martha, Deb and Maple were interviewed by journalists Gözde Çağrı Özköse and Zemo Ağgözas about self-defense training and how it can help women everywhere. You can find their interviews here: Women are Reclaiming Their Voices (Martha) Our Voice Can Save Another Woman's Life (Maple and Deb)   Next up... Have you been looking for an opportunity to practice incorporating self-defense principles into realistic scenarios? Join us for the upcoming Self-Defense Scenarios workshop on April 24th! You can find the details here.

Self-Defense Scenarios Workshop 1650 W. Foster Ave. May 15 12:00 - 3:00 PM

Thank you to IMPACT Chicago Volunteers 2020!!!

Huge and heartfelt thank yous to all the many people who volunteered for IMPACT Chicago in 2020. Your energy, talent, and time are deeply appreciated!

(If we have inadvertently left you off the list, please let us know).

Admin Team
Lisa Amoroso
Aaron Christensen
Amy E. Harmon*
Mindy Hilt*
Rehana Manejwala
Katie Skibbe
Martha Thompson

Board
Bruce Brio (outgoing co-chair)

Katie Skibbe (outgoing co-chair)

Lisa Amoroso
Tara Brinkman
Courtney Henderson
Denise Lewin Loyd
Deb Mier
Martha Thompson

Class Assistants
Rehana Manejwala
Madison Rieck
Emilia Donnenberg-Smith

Instructors
Rob*
Joe
Bruce Brio (retired)
AC*
Dominic
Katie*
Rachel*
Mark Nessel (retired)*
Ben*
Martha*
Margaret*
Nat*

Social Media
Arden Austin

Rachel Marro
Dana Dunham

Maple Walker Lloyd

Kim Ruhana
Martha Thompson

What Is IMPACT & Other
Ellyn Bank
Bruce Brio

Amy E. Harmon

Maple Walker Lloyd

Denise Lewin Loyd

Rehana Manejwala

Rachel Marro

Deb Mier

Priya Nelson
Amy Parakkat
Chloe Pooler
Kristen Reid

Madison Rieck

Emilia Donnenberg-Smith

Elizabeth West

Website
Amy E. Harmon*
Lisa Amoroso
Nate Tracy-Amoroso

Workshop Leaders
Lisa Amoroso*
Tara Brinkman*
Amy E. Harmon*
Rachel Marro*
Deb Mier*
Katie Skibbe*
Martha Thompson, Trainer*
Margaret Vimont*

*Paid part-time staff who also volunteer

January 2021 Newsletter

 IMPACT kicked off the new year with a successful Bystander Support workshop led by Rachel, with technical support by Lisa.

IMPACT Updates

 

...aaand we're back!

IMPACT Chicago held its first workshop of 2021 on January 23rd. Bystander Support took place online, with Rachel instructing and Lisa making sure Zoom ran smoothly.

It was a hit! Participants commented:

...There is no one-size fits all. It was important for me to hear from the other participants the obstacles they had encountered or could imagine encountering that would have prevented them from interceding; and to have Rachel help us think them through with possible tools.

Actually practicing helped me visualize the scenario and now I feel more confident responding.

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There's more where that came from!

The 2021 schedule is now available on the  IMPACT Chicago website. Take a look and see what IMPACT has in store this year.
 

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Next up...

Join us for a Boundary Setting Workshop on February 20th! The workshop will be held online and is pay-what-you-can up to $25. For more information or to register,  visit the website.
 

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Thank you!

Our heartfelt thanks to IMPACT Chicago's 2020 donors! Your generous donations help us cover the costs of the CORE program and IMPACT for Girls.  
 

Boundary Setting Workshop (Online)
February 20
1:00 - 2:30 PM

Self-Defense Scenarios Workshop
1650 W. Foster Ave.
April 24
12:00 - 3:00 PM