We know you’re stressed.

This global health crisis affects us all differently, but make no mistake: it impacts all of us. Women4Change is here for you; we’ll help you find the resources you need. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be posting videos and hosting interviews with local experts to help you navigate these uncertain times.

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DISCUSSION ON RACE | Dr. James Madison and Deborah Hearn Smith

A recorded interview on race with Dr. James Madison, Emeritus Professor of History at IU. Interviewed by Deborah Hearn Smith.

VOTING TOWN HALL

On Tuesday, May 5, Women4Change hosted the first live event in the Engaging Ideas series: a live-streamed Voting Town Hall with Adrianne Slash and Sheila Suess Kennedy, moderated by Dr. Kathy Marrs. Watch a recording of the video below!

GUILT | Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber

In this video, Dr. Rohr-Kirchgraber, the Executive Director of the IU National Center of Excellence in Women's Health, talks about how to address feelings of guilt that may arise as a result of the pandemic.

FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICES | Dr. Jennifer Sullivan

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Sullivan, secretary of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, discusses additional benefits available to Hoosiers during the pandemic.

OVERDOSE LIFELINE | Justin Phillips

In this video, Justin Phillips, the founder and Executive Director of Overdose Lifeline, explains how the pandemic has led to an increase in substance misuse and overdose, and describes the resources that Overdose Lifeline can offer during this time.

POEMS | Shari Wagner

We know the steps we need to take to stay physically safe during the pandemic, but how do we reckon with its emotional impact? In this video, local poet Shari Wagner shares some wisdom to carry you through.

MENTAL HEALTH | Krista Schwuchow

In this video, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Krista Schwuchow offers some simple actions you can take daily to preserve your mental health during the pandemic.

ENCOURAGEMENT | Pastor Sarah Lund

In this video, pastor and Senior Minister Sarah Lund offers some words of encouragement to help you cope during the pandemic.

E-LEARNING | Jennifer McCormick

In this video, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick discusses the transition to e-learning during the pandemic.

MANAGING FINANCES IN A PANDEMIC | Karen Kennelly

Did you know that tax deadlines for self-employed workers have been extended to July 15 this year? In this video, public accountant and Women4Change Board Treasurer Karen Kennelly shares these and other pandemic-related tax updates, along with some helpful resources for managing your finances during this time.

LIVE: COVID-19 + RESTAURANTS | MARTHA HOOVER

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the food industry particularly hard: 80% of employees laid off during the pandemic were restaurant workers. Women, immigrants, and people of color, who make up the majority of restaurant employees, have been disproportionately affected by restaurant closures and layoffs. On June 5, Martha Hoover of Patachou, Inc. discussed these and other impacts of the pandemic, as well as the Patachou Foundation's efforts to deliver 4000+ meals a week to IPS students affected by food insecurity.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS | Patricia Castañeda

In this video, W4C Board Chair and KeyBank financial wellness advisor Patricia Castañeda guides you through some savings techniques to adopt right now—and explains how they'll serve you long after the pandemic is over.