Entries by JB Mantz

The Women Who Lead Us

March 29, 2024 in /by

We celebrate the many strong women who have shaped Life Span, with your support. We have been uplifting and empowering survivors of domestic violence in the Chicago area for 46 years. Our story officially begins in 1978, when, Life Span began by a group called “The Founding Mothers” and our first office was opened in […]

Family Night

May 10, 2023 in /by

We had a blast at the most recent Life Span family night! One of our staff led clients through a guided painting while the kids got to have some fun decorating a pot and later got to plant a new house plant to take home! We hope that all who attended had a wonderful night […]

Amy Fox, Our New Executive Director

March 2, 2022 in /by

Life Span’s Board of Directors offered Amy Fox the position of Executive Director and she accepted! Amy joined Life Span in 1998, served as Life Span’s Deputy Executive Director since 2014, and was our Interim Executive Director beginning January 1. A practicing attorney, Amy has represented survivors of domestic violence in court and has led […]

Giving Tuesday

November 28, 2021 in /by

Life Span is funded by donors like you. Could you help us today? While we provide free counseling, advocacy, and legal representation, sometimes clients need a little more help to get a life started free of an abuser. A security deposit. Groceries. Children’s clothes. The basics. Could you donate today?.

New COVID Effects on Clients

March 30, 2021 in /by

Perhaps you’ve seen us write about the impact COVID has had on our clients, and what we’ve done about that thanks to your support. Just this month, COVID impacted our clients in two new ways: 1) Abusers have cashed COVID stimulus checks that are meant for clients and their children Life Span attorneys help clients […]