Name: Women’s Community Healing Circle
Start: 2025-07-30T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-07-30T21:00:00-05:00
Location: 4801 W Peterson Ave 6th floor suite 608

Women’s Community Healing Circle

& Rise is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower women and girls to be the ultimate versions of themselves despite their adversities. & Rise offers free counseling for women in Illinois, free in-person (in Chicago) and virtual support groups for women trauma survivors, and an array of personal and professional development events and fundraisers.&Rise offers many women's empowerment events and the main intention is to inspire, empower, and motivate women to be the best version of themselves both personally and professionally. Visit our website to learn more about us or sign up for our services at:www.womenrisechicago.org

Jennifer Solarte

This circle is a space for women to pause, breathe, and be held in community.

4801 W Peterson Ave 6th floor suite 608

We know things have been heavy. With fear, grief, and uncertainty rising—this circle is a space for women to pause, breathe, and be held in community.Whether you’ve been directly impacted by ICE raids or are carrying the weight of concern for others, this space is for you.🕯️ This is a space for collective healing, where we’ll:• Begin with grounding and breathwork led by Jennifer Solarte, Founder of &amp;Rise• Receive legal updates and information from Immigration Attorney Claudia Casas• Learn coping strategies and emotional support tools from Dr. Xiomara Cervantes-Gómez, Founder + Principal of Xritica• Share our stories, reflections, or simply listen• Close with affirmations, shared resources, and a sense of connectionYou don’t need to have the words. You don’t need to be “okay.” You just need to come as you are.Speakers &amp; Facilitators:Jennifer Solarte – Founder &amp; Executive Director of &amp;RiseJennifer supports women who have experienced trauma and adversity through healing-centered events, counseling, and recovery services across the U.S. As a survivor herself, she brings empathy, trauma-informed care, and certified expertise in crisis support, emotional well-being, and EFT tapping. Her work centers on creating safe, empowering environments where women can feel seen, supported, and capable of thriving.Claudia Casas – Immigration AttorneyCarla Casas is a trauma-informed immigration attorney and the heart behind Casas Immigration, Ltd., where she advocates fiercely for survivors and immigrant families seeking safety and stability. Rooted in empathy and cultural humility, Carla’s work centers on restoring dignity and hope through family-based petitions, VAWA, U visas, and removal defense. She believes healing begins when we are heard, and that every story is a source of power.Dr. Xiomara Cervantes-Gómez – Founder + Principal of XriticaDr. Cervantes-Gómez leads Xritica, a transdisciplinary advocacy firm offering strategic advocacy, survivor accompaniment, and public education for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities navigating institutional harm. Her work blends abolitionist social work, intersectional healing, and narrative sovereignty to build liberatory systems of care.

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