Chinese American Women in Action

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EMPOWERING CHINESE AMERICAN
WOMEN TO LEAD AND CREATE
POSITIVE CHANGE

GET INVOLVED

Judy_Chu_1-1

EMPOWERING CHINESE AMERICAN
WOMEN TO LEAD AND CREATE
POSITIVE CHANGE

GET INVOLVED

OUR MISSION

We empower Chinese American women in Naperville and other local communities in Illinois through education, advocacy, networking, and mentoring to lead and engage at all levels of community and civic activity.

ACT

LEAD

CHANGE

We are Chinese American women of all ages, occupations, and backgrounds, united in promoting civic engagement and community leadership. Together, we reassert that we belong and that anti-Asian hate has no place in this country we call home.

UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS

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3rd Annual CAWA Youth & AYA Art Exhibition

Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Place: Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville

Admission: Free | Light refreshments will be served

Call for Artists! We invite middle and high school students (ages 12–18) in the Naperville area to submit artwork for this exciting community showcase.

Submit Artwork

CAWA YOUTH

Empowering Youth, Empowering Community

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RECENT EVENTS

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