Kawecki and partner Maureen Sweeney have been active in support of LGBT causes for many years, including in their key leadership roles as co-founders of the Lesbian Community Cancer ( now Care ) Project. Kawecki is also a playwright and freelance editor. Kawecki also volunteered with the Horizons' Hotline, was co-director of volunteers for Horizons, and co-chaired their Lesbian Conference. She is also a past board member with LCCP, Horizons and Chicago Abused Women's Coalition. They both also played softball in CMSA.