Celebrating Women, Transforming Lives

Friday, May 30, 2025
11a.m. - 1:30p.m.
Danada House
3S501 Naperville Rd,
Wheaton, IL 60189

Thank you for joining us for the 15th annual Celebrating Women, Transforming Lives (CWTL) spring luncheon as we came together to celebrate the women in our community who are working to transform people's lives for the better.

This year's CWTL was at the beautiful Danada House and guests were treated to an elegant luncheon experience, expertly emceed by ABC7's Judy Hsu.

We honored remarkable women who have transformed the lives of those around them through their unique contributions: Lives Transformed Award honoree, Mame Diaw, a Bridge Communities Graduate and Transforming Lives Award honoree, Gail Niermeyer, a dedicated community volunteer.

Guests experienced an atmosphere filled with inspiration, connection, and joy as we celebrated the achievements of these incredible honorees. 

Thanks to the generosity of our guests, sponsors, Presenting sponsor Perma-Seal Basement Systems, and Matching Grant sponsor Duly Health and Care Charitable Fund, this event will help make a transformative impact on the lives of the families we serve.

You can relive the joyful and heartwarming moments of CWTL 2025. Click here to check out the event photo album. 

If you are interested in getting more involved in Celebrating Women, Transforming Lives, consider becoming a Committee Member. Email Margo Matthew at Margo.Matthew@bridgecommunities.org to learn more.

To learn more about the benefits and reach our sponsors enjoy, check out our 2025 Celebrating Women, Transforming Lives Impact Report!

You can also support our mission by making a donation in honor of CWTL by clicking here. By making a gift of $500 or more, you can become a member of the 2025 Monarch Society.

Transform Lives as a Monarch Society Member

With your help, the women of Bridge Communities will be transformed into self-sufficient
mothers able to support themselves and their families with a future that looks as bright as a butterfly’s wings.

You can make a difference by becoming a member of the Monarch Society. A gift of $500 or more qualifies you as a member of the Monarch Society.

$1,000 provides one month of housing

$500 provides 2 weeks of housing

A gift of $500 or more qualifies you as a member of the Monarch Society. Click here to make a donation today!