About us
Every woman hits a season where she needs a little backup: a new diagnosis, a divorce, a kid who needs more, a body that's changing. MDW Cares exists for those seasons.
Think of us as your favorite group chat, but in person and with snacks. MDW Cares brings women together for coffee dates, craft nights, workshops worth your time, and peer-led support groups where you can say the thing out loud. Come for one event. Stay for the people.
Upcoming events
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Come As You Are Coffee - Every Saturday!
Storybook Cafe, 407 S 3rd St Unit 150, Geneva, IL 60134, USA, Geneva, IL, USCome As You Are Coffee is a free hour-long gathering of women each Saturday where we sip morning beverages, laugh, share and connect.
Each week we have an optional “show-and-tell” theme, which is a fantastic way to get to know new people and learn about products, books, great places to visit, whimsical things and so much more.
It’s the perfect way to start your weekend!
Details:
Date: Every Saturday at Storybook Cafe in Geneva
Time: 8 AM - 9 AM
Cost: Free!RSVP or Qs to Elizabeth at 630-946-9102 or elizabeth.mdwcares@gmail.com
1 attendee- $10.00
Hormones & Headlines: Separating Cancer Facts from Fear
House of 423, 219 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134, USA, Geneva, IL, US"Will hormone therapy give me breast cancer?"
It's one of the most common and most confusing questions women in midlife ask. Alarming headlines, outdated studies, and conflicting advice leave too many of us stuck between symptom relief and fear.
In October, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Ashley Caravelli @drashleycaravelli joins the Perimenopause Posse for a relaxed, myth-busting conversation on:
✨ What the research actually says about HT and breast cancer
✨ Why the type of hormone therapy matters
✨ Other cancers women worry about
✨ How your personal and family history fit in
Considering HT, already on it, or just confused by what you've read? You'll leave with clearer info, better questions for your doctor, and a lot less fear.
📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 House of 423 in Geneva, IL
$10 - Ticket sales goes to our non-profit @mdwcares to help women in Kane County and future Posse speakers.Sign up here -> https://www.mdwshop.com/shop/p/hormones-headlines-separating-cancer-facts-from-fear
Dr. Caravelli is a board-certified Family Medicine physician, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and founder of Axis Precision Health, offering menopause care via telehealth across Illinois.
For educational purposes only; not a substitute for personalized medical advice.
1 attendee 
The Co-Parenting Blueprint - Building a Parenting Plan
Rising Lights Project, 2015 Dean St Ste 5, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA, St. Charles, IL, USNeed a co-parenting plan?
On Thursday, October 22, attorney Anique Drouin of Drouin Family Law will help us create a plan that puts children's needs first, reduces conflict, and holds up as kids grow and circumstances change.
Location: Rising Lights Project, 2015 Dean Street, Suite 5, St. Charles, IL
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Free, but PLEASE sign up in the link -> https://forms.gle/1Xb4pr3QwaVqV1tb6
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Coming up in November, more free educational sessions for people going through divorce! Sign up here!
November 5 - Financial Recovery and Debt Management with Alexis Benson, Edward Jones, and Katy Winans & Linda Callaghan, Guild Mortgage - Getting clear on where you stand, managing debt after divorce, and building a plan for housing and long-term financial stability.
Location: Rising Lights Project in St. Charles, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
November 19 - Communication and Mental Health During & After Divorce with Priscilla Dean, LCPC, TTP, and Luke Dean, ALMFT, Evergreen Counseling & Queer Sober Therapy - How to protect your mental health through negotiations and court dates, and how to communicate with a former spouse in ways that lower the temperature.
Location: TBD in St. Charles, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
1 attendeeCome As You Are Coffee - Every Saturday!
Storybook Cafe, 407 S 3rd St Unit 150, Geneva, IL 60134, USA, Geneva, IL, USCome As You Are Coffee is a free hour-long gathering of women each Saturday where we sip morning beverages, laugh, share and connect.
Each week we have an optional “show-and-tell” theme, which is a fantastic way to get to know new people and learn about products, books, great places to visit, whimsical things and so much more.
It’s the perfect way to start your weekend!
Details:
Date: Every Saturday at Storybook Cafe in Geneva
Time: 8 AM - 9 AM
Cost: Free!RSVP or Qs to Elizabeth at 630-946-9102 or elizabeth.mdwcares@gmail.com
1 attendee
Past events
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