Illinois nonprofits
GiveNKind’s nonprofit partners are registered, 501(c)3 charitable organizations. Your donation to these organizations is tax deductible.
Helping to mend and restore broken lives.
Our mission is to empower believers into their God given destiny and purpose while being changed, challenged and convicted through the uncompromised Word of God.
The education of underprivileged communities through multiple facets.
ARCH Inc. serves the community by enhancing the quality of life for the entire family. We specialize in programs that nurture individuals mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually through our professional activities.
Animal Education and Rescue is committed to helping countless numbers of animals & people through rescue, education & therapy.
Antioch Traveling Closet’s mission is to make sure that no child, adult, or senior citizen is without basic items that we sometimes take for granted.
Ase’ Holistic House (AHH) is committed to the full rehabilitation and recovery of men ages 16-24 who are at the highest risk of committing a violent crime in the Chicago community.
Our mission is strengthening family values.
To empower individuals on the autism spectrum to fulfill their potential through meaningful employment combined with social opportunity.
Our mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.
Our mission is to provide emergency overnight sleeping space that is safe, respectful, and restful for single women.
To support individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome and other intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities so that they may live, learn and work in the most independent settings possible.
BAG Lady Outreach is a grassroots organization that partners with the underserved community to help realign men and women with resources and support to alleviate poverty.
Balance Boxes is a youth-led organization that provides students in low-income communities with academic and enjoyable activities.
To inspire and guide our neighborhood’s children and families to a brighter tomorrow.
Our mission is to maximize the unique potential of each child by honoring a natural curiosity and igniting a desire to learn.
The Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry is committed to providing nutritious food and timely services to nourish and sustain.
Bernie’s Book Bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used children’s books to significantly increase book ownership among at-risk infants, toddlers and school-age children throughout Chicagoland.
Bethany House of Hospitality offers housing and support services to young immigrant women as they journey towards independence.
Betsy’s Blankets collects new blankets and bedding to provide warmth and the feeling of comfort and security to those who need it most.
Our mission is a resource center for low income families and individuals to strengthen and empower their abilities in self sufficiency.
The mission of Black Lives Matter Lake County is to create and promote an atmosphere of racial equality and dignity where people of color can be safe from abuse and are given equal opportunities for growth and success. We are a non-profit, anti-violence organization that serves a multi-ethnic population in Lake County.
To assist Veterans on their road through recovery with Alternative therapies.
Bounce Children’s Foundation transforms the lives of chronically ill children, and their families, shifting all from surviving to thriving.
We empower at-risk youth to realize the best within themselves in a safe and supportive environment.
It is the mission of Boys & Girls Club of Lake County to inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
To foster academic, artistic & personal growth for Waukegan public school students through music. Providing the highest quality resources to children who want to play and to faculty who want teach it.
Breakthrough partners with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills and open doors of opportunity.
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council’s mission is to create a safer community, improve the learning environment at public schools, preserve affordable housing, provide a voice for youth, protect immigrant rights, promote gender equality, and end all forms of violence.
Brown Bear Daycare and Learning Center
Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable child care services encompassing comprehensive family support networks so that low income families can achieve and maintain social and economic independence.
Brown Books and Paint Brushes hopes to empower, develop, and educate young children- through art, literacy, and cultural programming; pertaining to the African-American culture and healthy racial identity.
The Buffalo Grove Community Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for projects that improve the quality of life of the Buffalo Grove community.
We support people of all faiths whose mission is to foster multicultural relationships by assisting in the integration of refugees into American society and educating communities on the challenges facing refugee populations through their stories.
Burst Into Books is a literary organization geared towards children from ages 6 months to 18 years old that helps children develop a love for literature through reading circles, book clubs, writing workshops, online workshops, educational services and family centered events.
Cancer Wellness Center’s mission is to provide supportive care and education to those impacted by cancer.
Canine Therapy Corps empowers & motivates individuals to improve their physical and psychological health by harnessing the human-animal bond.
Care for Real provides food, clothing, referral services. and other supports with compassion and dignity to people facing difficult times.
The Carole Robertson Center’s mission is to educate, enrich, and empower children and families. The center serves more than 650 children and their families on the west side of Chicago.
Casa Central transforms lives and strengthens communities, with a special focus on Hispanics. Their network of social services propels a diverse population of all ages toward self-sufficiency and a higher quality of life.
Catholic Charities fulfills the Church’s role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing compassionate, competent and professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life. In order to remain faithful to our mission, Catholic Charities is guided by these core values: Respect, Compassion, Competence and Stewardship.
Our mission is to ensure engaging, innovative, equitable and safe learning experiences for every student, every day.
The Center for Community Advocacy (CCA) is a grass roots organization committed to identifying strategies and initiatives directed at removing historical systemic social, economic, cultural, and racial barriers, perpetuating generational educational failure and poverty in communities of color.
Our mission is “Building Communities by Strengthening Families.” We partner with all families to provide a comprehensive program of early care and education services that help you and your child become contributors to the community that supports their ongoing growth and development.
Chicago Cares mobilizes volunteers to build a stronger and more unified Chicago.
Chicago Coalition for the homeless’s mission is to organize and advocate to prevent and end homelessness, because housing is a human right.
Our mission is to REACH our community ONE person at a time by connecting them to resources that lead towards overcoming poverty, addiction, homelessness, human trafficking, and hunger.
The mission of the Chicago Furniture Bank is to provide dignity, stability and comfort to Chicagoans that face poverty by allowing clients to handpick an entire home’s worth of furniture.
We are proud military mothers supporting our military sons and daughters, our veterans, and each other.
The Chicago Refugee Coalition is dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering through compassionate poverty relief services and community empowerment.
CHICAGO URBAN MINISTRIES AND LIFE INTERVENTION
We are a ministry of presence that serves food and provides blankets and clothing to the homeless on Lower Wacker Drive in Chicago.
The Mission of Chicago Youth Programs is to improve the health and life opportunities of at-risk youth using a comprehensive approach aimed at developing their capabilities.
Our mission is to make all of our communities both urban and rural into an oasis and edible cities.
The Chocolate Chips Association mission is to instill a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Art and Math (S.T. E².A.M.™) in girls, with a goal of increasing interests in related careers among underrepresented girls.
The Cities Project at DePaul University’s mission is to eliminate inequality through education. By connecting high-resourced universities with low-resourced public schools, they aim to educate both university and public school students.
We exist to show the love and generosity of Jesus by coming alongside people who are in need of support for themselves or their families.
Connecting people in Real loving relationship with God, each other and their calling of servanthood in the world.
Our Mission Chicago Workers Collaborative’s mission is for “Alt-Workers” to promote the creation of stable, living wage jobs with racial and gender equity in through leadership development, advocacy, direct action and community accountability.
We are not just caycare. Our priority is your child’s well-being, safety and learning development.
Many languages, One Voice Many generations, One identity Many places, One home One Church Serving.
Christian Beginnings is a weekday childcare ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, Illinois designed to provide quality Christian childcare without regard to nationality, gender, and race, religious or ethnic background.
Our Mission is to spread the good news of God through loving interactions that leave people physically and spiritually healed and whole.
Touching the lives of people in and around our local communities, state, country and world.
Our mission is to bring the message of Jesus Christ to the city of Chicago in a fresh and relevant way by building a community of people that LOVE people to new life in Christ, LIVE planted in community, and LEAD change in our world.
Our mission is to cultivate the minds of the youth and eliminate hopelessness within community. Providing outreach community service. providing essential care kits to students going to college and collaborating with other organization, all to build a thriving communities and hopeful youths.
Claudia’s Colon Cancer Awareness Foundation, Inc.’s mission is to raise a voice to fight against colon cancer word-wide. They are determined to lead a colon cancer initiative research with health providers to find a cure.
Club Apaseo El Alto’s mission is to impact local communities by providing functions and activities that help individuals and families in need of resources gain access to and discover the beauty that Mexico has to offer, fine arts, music, and cultural traditions.
CBO mentors, empowers and inspires low income, first generation Scholars to overcome barriers, graduate college and achieve success in life.
The College of Lake County Foundation raises money to fund scholarships and grants that provide our students an opportunity for a better future. Through these efforts the College of Lake County Foundation strengthens the vitality and well-being of the diverse communities we serve.
The Women’s Center is dedicated to the success of CLC students, regardless of their personal and financial circumstances. We offer a safe, caring place where students can access services and support to achieve success at college, work and in their everyday lives.
We provide aid to critical areas with limited social services or community programs. A 100% volunteer-focused team that puts boots on the ground in neighborhoods delivering resources to those seeking aid from human to animals.
Compassion Baptist exists to fulfill Jesus’ command to worship God, love people, share the gospel.
We build and sustain strong communities where people of all incomes can achieve their full potential.
Connections for the Homeless’s mission is to serve and catalyze our community to end homelessness, one person at a time.
Our Mission is to help families of all nationalities across diverse communities within Illinois, providing food, shelter, education, and other tools to take them from stagnant to flourishing and living abundant lives within their communities. We do this One Day, One Family, One Community at a time.
Cornerstone Community Outreach has a long standing commitment to providing shelter and finding homes for families and individuals who are at the greatest risk of being excluded from necessary services.
Counseling Center of the North Shore’s mission is to help people through life’s challenges and transitions by providing counseling, therapy, and community education.
Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school and at play.
The Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange is committed to the creative reuse and redistribution of surplus materials for arts, non-profit, education in the Chicago-area.
CTCWP Community development corporation
Our mission is to support, assist, and impact our community in positive ways that leave people spiritually healed and whole.
Curts Cafe improves outcomes for young adults living in at-risk situations through work and life skills training.
Daughters of Destiny Inc
Daughters of Destiny Inc empowers the local community through providing hunger relief, diaper bank, period poverty, clothing, workshops, and other social services and resources.
The District 214 Education Foundation provides funding, secures resources and promotes partnerships that support student success, innovation and lifelong learning beyond the means of conventional public funding in District 214.
The Debra Gelfand Children’s Foundation fundraising organization of Glenview School District 34 parents and community members dedicated to providing emergency support for the children in the district. One hundred percent of all donations received go directly to low-income and in crisis students and families of Glenview District 34.
Our mission is to give underserved and impoverished youth the chance to live out their dreams instead of incarceration and to help rebuild and create family and community relationships.
Dignity4girls advocates for vulnerable women and girls globally through physical, emotional, educational and spiritual support. One way we serve is to sew washable feminine hygiene kits to ship overseas, and we are hoping to find ways to more actively serve women and girls here in the States.
The fight for excellence in pediatric cancer treatment is important, but no less important is the commitment we must make to support the families that strive for fulfilling and complete lives during and after treatment. We must remember to offer families a holistic, uncompromising, fighting chance at well-being, which is our urgent, passionate mission.
Our mission is to end homelessness in DuPage County.
Our mission is serving the residents of DuPage Township.
Envision Unlimited provides high-quality programs and services to persons with disabilities, promoting choice, independence, and community integration for all.
Equal Hope’s mission is to save women’s lives by eliminating health disparities in Illinois, originally through the lens of breast cancer and now expanding to cervical cancer and medical homes. We address women’s health holistically with the goal of eliminating inequities in prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship for all women.
Evening Star Childcare Service Inc. strives to support families in their effort to ensure the wholesome social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of their children by providing high quality educational care at the lowest possible cost.
EveryMom Chicago connects expectant mothers in underesourced communities with the material and support resources for the critical (and challenging) early weeks of parenthood. EveryMom is grounded in the belief that every mother, regardless of circumstance, deserves the opportunity to feel prepared, supported, and celebrated.
Families Helping Families Chicagoland is a grassroots organization that is mobilizing and linking their communities to help families with children, and children in foster care during times of crisis and hardship.
Family and friends if NWI is founded for the purpose of providing services to individuals and families with particular focus on children, the elderly, disables, and the homeless. Services include advocacy, information, outreach, and supportive services.
Family Focus invests in strengthening families and their children in Chicago and NE Illinois so they build social capital and achieve upward economic mobility through high-quality innovative programs and services, grounded in anti-racism and social justice.
Family Shelter Service transforms lives by offering help and hope to those affected by domestic violence.
Our mission is to provide hot meals with dignity to those who are in need while reducing food waste.
Fill a Heart for Kid’s mission is to help our vulnerable homeless youths and nearly forgotten foster children living in institutions to feel loved and remembered.
Heeding the biblical commands to care for the poor, to clothe the naked, and to love one’s neighbor as one’s self, and recognizing the call of faith to be responsible stewards and caretakers of an increasingly fragile planet, God’s Closet at First Trinity strives to provide an alternative source for clothing and other goods in the Bridgeport community.
Fox and Trove’s mission is to empower kids to change the world by teaching them how to be kind and brave.
Our mission is to maximize and foster learning and growth for all through continuous improvement.
FTEA is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, Premier Accredited Center that promotes equine assisted activities and therapies for people with special needs in the United States and worldwide.
Friends of NTA’s mission is to raise funds to support the students and educators at National Teachers Academy, a Chicago Public School for pre-kindergarteners through eighth graders in the South Loop.
Our mission is to help Chicago pets stay with their families during tough economic times. We do this by holding a monthly distribution of pet food, cat litter and pet supplies.
Friends of Swift raises funds to support, enhance, and build the school community at George B. Swift Specialty School. We prioritize and fund programs that promote: arts integration; general and after-school programs; and enrichment for students and staff. Friends of Swift seeks to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for the Swift community and the Edgewater neighborhood.
The Fuller Center For Housing, faith-driven and Christ Centered, promotes collaborative and innovative partnerships with individuals and organizations is an unrelenting quest to provide adequate shelter for all people in need worldwide.
Since 1898, Gads Hill Center creates opportunities for children and their families to build a better life through education, access to resources and community engagement.
GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE
GiGi’s Playhouse’s mission is to increase positive awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. Deerfield, Tinley Park
Every girl finds her voice, discovers her strength and leads with confidence through fun and active sports, health and leadership programs.
We provide financial and other support to under privileged and underserved members of our communities with a focus on those in urban inner cities as well as families with a deployed military member.
God’s Harbor For All Souls’ purpose is to service to their community and equip those with the tools for spiritual growth and building a relationship with Christ. They offer many ministries to help you connect with the local body, be of services to others while you grow in your faith.
Gratitude Generation’s mission is to create a platform where children receive an education about the social needs of the world at large down to our local community by providing an opportunity to serve and improve the lives of at-risk populations.
At A Greater Good Foundation, we utilize the power of self- education, exposure, nutrition, and service to inspire young people and communities globally to live more holistic lives.
GREATER PROGRESSIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Our mission is to provide spiritual worship services and biblical enrichment to our members, members’ families, and the community.
Our mission is developed through the three main directives of the church: The anointed preaching and teaching ministry in public worship and community involvement, training Christian workers to be involved in the ministry through personal maturity and Christian Education, and Missions & Evangelism to meet the needs of the whole man. Knowing Jesus Christ and making Him known.
GLASA provides adaptive sports programming to youth and adults, including injured military, who have a physical or visual disability.
Our vision is to bring awareness to current environmental issues and to encourage educated, sustainable practices. Green Minds LFLB works on various topics where our members feel our communities have room for improvement. Some of the topics we currently are discussing are pesticides, recycling in public spaces and businesses, bring your own bag, chlorinated de-icers, reducing styrofoam in our community, awareness on car idling, removal of invasive species such as buckthorn, composting, coal tar driveway sealants, ReFoods and many more.
Greentown Grows is a grassroots nonprofit installing gardens, growing vegetables for donation, educating citizens on the many benefits of gardening, and inspiring everyone to explore nature.
GRIP strives to create a network of support for our youth, not simply by serving them and their families in the home, but also by partnering with local churches in our outreach programs, and by having a presence in the public schools, where our youth spend the majority of their time.
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
THE HALLIESTRONG FOUNDATION
Spreading hope to anyone fighting cancer, one pair of fun socks at a time.
Hands of Hope Food pantry is dedicated to serving our community by given groceries every week. We provide our clients with the best care possible so that can provide their families with dignity. We also provide our clients with donated home goods and all our services and resources are completely free to them.
To provide support and education to families and individuals with disabilities in low-income communities.
The Harbour provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to youth aged 12-21 and who are at risk of becoming homeless, or who are experiencing homelessness in the north and northwest Chicago suburbs.
Our mission is to ensure learning for all. We want to ensure that we provide resources and we break the barriers for our families. Our goal is to support our families so they can focus on their child’s education.
Heartland Animal Shelter is a no-kill animal shelter in Northbrook, Illinois dedicated to finding forever homes for the dogs and cats in our care.
HelloBaby’s mission is to support, empower and inspire families raising young children in underserved neighborhoods in Chicago.
Helping the community one family at a time.
The Highwood Public Library is a sustainable resource that enriches, empowers and embraces the community it serves.
Hirsch has a mission to instill through its curriculum confidence, pride, and a sense of community in their students by creating an atmosphere that fosters security, high academic and professional expectations, discipline, healthy competition, self-respect, self-governance, and social consciousness using critical partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and residents.
Our mission is to furnish the homes of formerly homeless families using gently used and refurbished furniture.
Our mission is to furnish the homes of formerly homeless families using gently used and refurbished furniture.
Boots On The Ground; bringing the vital resources needed, directly, to every Homeless Veteran on the streets of the city. We are driven to create a greater awareness of all the needs of Homeless Veterans, Veterans, & transitioning Military personnel and their families as they return to civilian life. Focusing on helping each Veteran get their individual needs met, insuring a greater and lasting impact
Horizons for Youth is a community committed to helping children recognize and achieve their full potential.
We are dedicated to providing opportunities to better our community and our world.
HOW’s mission is to empowering women, children and families to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
Humble Design serves individuals, families, and veterans emerging from homelessness by transforming empty houses into welcoming homes using donated furniture and household goods. Our warehouses are curated by design teams that personalize homes based on our clients’ needs and preferences. More than a makeover, it’s a start over.
The mission of I Am A Gentleman, Inc. is to engage, enrich and empower young men for successful careers, healthy lifestyles, marketable skills and well-balanced relationships.
CNA Relief USA seeks to alleviate human suffering by providing caring and compassionate service to victims of adversities and survivors of disasters.
The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is dedicated to fire safety, burn prevention, and supporting burn survivors. Through partnerships along with bringing together volunteers and supporters, the IFSA will accomplish its mission in an ethical, compassionate, and professional manner.
“Jesus said: Go to the people of all nations and make them My disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything that I have told you. I will be with you always, even to the end of the world.” Matthew 28: 19-20 We also want to reach out to our community and help our community in whatever we we can. We love giving back to our community.
Our mission is to connect the entire community by building relationships and healthy bodies by providing the educational, physical, emotional, and spiritual resources every child & family need and deserves.
Our mission is to facilitate and sustain human and economic viability in underserved communities.
Inner Voice supports persons experiencing homelessness in their quest to achieve and maintain enhanced well-being, self-reliance and a place to call home.
Our mission is to develop kids with character inside and out.
INSPIRE THROUGH FLOWERS
Inspire Through Flowers is an all volunteer 501C3 nonprofit organization that honors healthcare heroes in hospitals and nursing homes by creating and delivering Bouquets of Gratitude.
Invisible Book Bag, Inc. is a non-profit organization geared towards providing programs & services to youth residing in impoverished & underserved communities in Chicago.
We endeavor to help the spiritual man as well as the natural man by providing mentorship, food, shelter, and educational training.
JourneyCare’s vision is to transform lives by building a community where exceptional palliative, supportive and end-of-life care is accepted, expected and available to all.
Junior League of Chicago, Inc. is a metropolitan organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
A Just Harvest’s mission is to fight poverty and hunger in the Rogers Park and greater Chicago community by providing nutritious meals daily while cultivating community and economic development and organizing across racial, cultural and socioeconomic lines in order to create a more just society.
The mission of Kabod House International is to restore dignity, self-esteem, and hope to the lives of the women and children who are experiencing homelessness in the Chicagoland area through our unique outreach programs by providing basic need items specifically for women and children/infants.
The mission of Kaleidoscope School of Fine Art is to enrich lives through visual arts. We fulfill our mission by bringing art into the community- from senior centers to students with special needs. We believe Art is for Everyone!
The Kindness Connection’s mission is to inspire youth to be lifelong volunteers.
We connect veterans and service members with each other and with the resources and benefits that they earned and deserve, free and confidentially, regardless of discharge status.
Lakeview Pantry serves the Chicago area with food and social services to low-income families.
LaTanya and the Youth of Englewood Organization has been established to work with youth ages 5-13 to provide after school activities including education, recreation communication skill building, social opportunities, advocacy and support.
Lead’s mission is to reduce the use, misuse and abuse of drugs and alcohol by youth.
The L.E.G.A.C.Y. Organization (Leading Each Generation Across the Challenges of Yesterday) is dedicated to providing HBCU students with basic necessities, an undergrad-to-alumni networking liaison, entrepreneurial workshops and social media marketing tips + branding skills.
To help the clients of S. Wolf with immediate needs to be able to fulfill their mission.
Life Quilt Foundation believes that education is a human right. The mission of Life Quilt is to break the barriers to educational success by providing students’ basic needs.
Lincoln Park Community Center’s mission is to bring communities together to empower homeless men and women to make and sustain life changes.
Our mission is to support community beautification.
Little City is committed to recruiting and supporting foster/adoptive families to provide loving homes to youth with special needs who have been identified as abused/neglect by DCFS.
Continuing the work of Saint Jeanne Jugan, our mission is to offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself.
To mobilize local churches to transform lives and communities in the Name of Christ.
Love INC Southwest brings together churches, businesses, and local agencies so that they can best help those in need in their local community to enable those needing help to ultimately become all they can be for themselves, their families, their communities, and their world.
Luggage for Freedom is an initiative of NCJW Chicago North Shore Section. Its goal is to provide a sense of dignity to women who are staying at and transitioning out of domestic violence and homeless shelters, by giving them a suitcase packed with some personal and household items.
Share the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need.
LYTE Collective provides Chicago youth in situations of poverty and homelessness with safe space, critical resources and holistic support.
To continue the legacy of Marie Wilkinson, the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry is dedicated to meeting the hunger needs of individuals and families in Aurora and surrounding communities by educating, empowering and enlightening people to be self-sustainable through collaborations and partnerships.
Maryville’s mission is to help children and families to reach their fullest potential by empowering intellectual, spiritual, moral and emotional growth.
McKenna’s Bags puts together bags of toiletries and and other essentials as well as makes sleep mats out of plastic grocery bags for the homeless!
Our mission is to promote and inspire educational experiences for youth through seasonal, hands on camp experiences with a variety of workshops to encourage leadership, motivating others, entrepreneurship, and most importantly, fun.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is a Catholic organization answering the Gospel call to minister to children and families in need.
Message of Hope, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that services homeless women, homeless children, and survivors of domestic violence.
Messiah For Muslims is a Christian ministry, reaching out to the Muslim community. We are a registered non-profit Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the LCMS.
Messiah For Muslims is a Christian ministry, reaching out to the Muslim community. We are a registered non-profit Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the LCMS.
The Center for Gifted offers an innovative and unique approach to education, providing enriching opportunities for motivated students to explore diverse subjects in a challenging, creative environment free from the pressures of tests and grades.
Midwest Veterans Closet is a Rapid Response Resource organization taking the lead in Impacting Veterans Lives by providing life’s basic needs to enlistees, families, and Veterans.
Mother’s Trust Foundation provides immediate assistance during times of crisis to low-income children living in Lake County, Illinois.
Mother’s Trust Foundation provides immediate assistance during times of crisis to low-income children living in Lake County, Illinois.
MASK (Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings) was established in 2015 as a way to put eyes on the streets, interrupt violence and crime, and teach children to grow up as friends rather than enemies. A group of caring individuals in the community began to simply hang out on the block, cook food, and emanate love.
The Mundelein Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association provides charitable and educational services by raising funds for the benefit of the Mundelein Police Department.
Building Bright Futures Together
Mundelein High School is dedicated to academic excellence for all learners through the core values of equity, growth, and collaboration.
MY FATHER’S BUSINESS
My Father’s Business is an outreach ministry bringing the youth from the community together to Hoop, eat, and hear the Good News
My Joyful Heart endeavors to be a positive influence to children in need by remembering them with basic life essentials, school supplies, clothing, toys, and encouragement throughout each year until their situation improves or they move from the area.
The National Council of Jewish Women is a grassroots organization of volunteers & advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, & families & by safeguarding individual rights & freedoms.
The Foundation provides charitable program services to those persons that are in need of benevolent assistance. These programs include emergency financial assistance, feeding the homeless and community, mentorship for at risk not adults, clothing donations, and care packages for nursing homes and senior living services.
Servimos a nuestra comunidad porque tenemos que amar a nuestro proximo como a nosotros mismos.
Expressing the love of God by surrounding young moms and their children with all they need to transform their lives.
Transforming one life at a time through our behavioral and social health services.
Serving food with dignity.
Our mission is to develop and enhance the problem solving skills of youth through unique S.T.E.M. experiences.
The North Lawndale Employment Network’s mission is to improve the earnings potential of North Lawndale community through innovative employment initiatives that lead to economic advancement and an improved quality of life.
Not By My Own Community, Inc., mission is to help survivors of domestic violence rebuild their lives; by providing a safe place for women to experience a life of wholeness through Jesus Christ.
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) Foundation solely supports the work and advances the mission of NSSRA by raising and granting supplemental funding.
Teaching empathy by sparking friendships between students and their peers with disabilities.
Our mission is to promote recovery principles for individuals and families in order to strengthen recovery advocacy, peer engagement, and community collaboration in the Northern Illinois area.
North Side Housing and Supportive Services’ mission is to end homelessness in the lives of individuals by providing housing and comprehensive supportive services. They strive to eradicate the conditions that cause, contribute to and exacerbate homelessness.
Northwood Gives Back creates meaningful service -learning experiences that meet the needs of the community.
The mission of One Heart One Soul is to use the power of arts, community, & innovation to connect, empower and encourage youth experiencing homelessness.
The mission of Open Arms 101 is to provide outreach, case management support, and education to promote the well-being, healthy aging, and independence of older adults while strengthening their dignity and self-respect, and encouraging their contribution and participation in community life.
Open Books transforms students’ reading and writing skills through experienced educators who deliver innovative instruction, passionate volunteers who serve as positive role models and provide enthusiastic support, safe learning environments for practice, exploration, and social-emotional growth, and access to high-quality books and tailored curricula.
Orchard Village empowers people with developmental challenges to achieve integrated, fulfilling lives in their communities.
Our mission is to take responsibility for each and every orphaned, abandoned, abused or neglected dog and cat which reaches our doors; to take them in and shelter them; to provide the best medical and physical care possible for them; to nurture them back to health if need be; and finally to place them into warm, loving, adoptive homes where they can enjoy the lives they deserve.
Breakfast with Baby is a faith-based ministry for babies up to 36 months old and their families in Carol Stream and surrounding communities. The program strives to meet the essential physical and spiritual needs of economically disadvantaged families by providing healthy breakfasts, diapers, baby wipes, clothing, toys, and other baby essentials.
Our mission is necessities. We provide food, clothing and personal hygiene items to low-income, homeless or near homeless families, immigrants individuals, refugees and, veterans. We empower them to reintegrate into society and improve their quality of life with intervention resources and literacy programs; and we alert the world of its impact on their well-being.
PADS Lake County is a community-based organization that provides trauma-informed support, resources, and shelter to individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis.
PATH is an organization dedicated to empowering people in need. This mission is carried out by providing food, clothing, and other basic needs for families in crisis. A variety of programs for underprivileged children are also supported. PATH’s ultimate goal is to transform lives by connecting those who need them with vital community resources in the Greater Palatine Area.
To promote an environment in which every student has the opportunity to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
To empower people and change lives by mobilizing community partners to serve immigrant children and their families.
Through electronic reuse PCs for People provides the opportunity for all low-income individuals and nonprofits to benefit from the life changing impact of computers and mobile internet
Pedal4Life uses bicycling events and programs to help those recovering from opioid addiction.
Phil’s Friends is a Christian nonprofit organization committed to bringing support and hope to those affected by cancer in the United States through care packages, their Cards of Hope support program, and spiritual support through prayer.
Pillows to pads provide children from birth to 16 years of age, living in homelessness, temporary living conditions or living in low income situations with the essential items they need to thrive- at home, at school, and at play. We supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting with other communities.
Plato, the great philosopher, saw education as a life-long learning process, a vigorous and constant search for truth in a free democratic environment. Plato Academy embraces this idea, striving to provide children with a solid foundation for excellence through learning, development of the creative personality in each one of them, and especially the development of critical thinking.
Playworks Illinois’s mission is to improve the health and well being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity.
Project Impact 180 provides mentoring and leadership development for youth ages 7-17.
Our mission is to serve veterans, homeless and less fortunate youth and adults by providing everyday necessities.
Project Oz’s mission is to make a positive difference for young people. They care what happens to young people and families. They care about making their community a safe, healthy, happy place to live.
Project: VISION was created by people with a passion for education and youth development and saw the need for teens in the neighborhood to have a safe place to call their own, where they can find support and guidance as they navigate through high school and pave a path for a bright future.
Our mission is to serve communities and disrupt human trafficking with the use of modern technology at every stage from stopping the demand to prevention, rescue and rehabilitation.
Raquan’s Haven’s mission is to empower young women and their children to live healthy, safe and progressive live by providing them with transitional and/or affordable housing, and equipping them with the necessary tools they need to succeed physically, spiritually and emotionally.
Empower. Educate. Expose.
REACH Rescue Inc. rescues dogs that are stray, abandoned, relinquished, abused, neglected, or have run out of time at public shelters and are scheduled to be euthanized as a result of overpopulation. Our organization is committed to promoting the rescue, adoption, and public education necessary to ensure that all animals passing through our care REACH a stable, healthy and happy life.
Our mission is repairing homes, revitalizing communities, and rebuilding lives.
Our mission is to place dogs and cats that have undergone our rehabilitation program with responsible, reliable, and devoted owners.
We work together with other parrot groups to eliminate the need for rescues. Until then, we will provide temporary housing and care for any and all Psittacine birds; educate the public about the proper care of exotic birds; and locate healthy, happy, and nurturing homes for those that are eligible.
Our mission is to come alongside community leaders and residents by offering programs that work collaboratively with local businesses to increase jobs, provide affordable home ownership for those in need, and build career pathways for students, all with the goal of igniting a tipping point toward community revitalization.
Residency on the Farm fosters supportive spaces for artists and community to create and learn. They are open to artists of all kinds and dedicated to collaborative and individual endeavors.
It is Revolution Workshop’s vision to advance social and economic equity in all communities. That is why we provide free skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults seeking a career in construction.
We are a church in the community for the community. Where faith and community brings solutions.
Right To Be Free works to prevent and combat human trafficking and rescue, rehabilitate and reintegrate victims of child trafficking.
Riverside Foundation provides services and supports to adults with dev and intellectual disabilities.
Roberti Community House is committed to nourishing, educating and empowering community members so that they can acknowledge, appreciate and actualize their individual strengths and talents.
Food Not Bombs rescues food that would otherwise go to waste and distributes to people in need. During the 2020 COVID-19 crisis we are partnering with the Chicago Mutual Aid Network to distribute food, essential goods and supplies to our communities in need.
United by the motto of “Service Above Self”, rotarians carry out community service projects, raise funds to provide three scholarships programs, and provide grant funds to nonprofits.
Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.
Safe Families for Children hosts vulnerable children and creates extended family–like supports for desperate families through a community of devoted volunteers who are motivated by compassion to keep children safe and families intact.
A Safe Place provides services to survivors of domestic violence that support them in their efforts to transform their lives after domestic violence.
We are a community of disciples where the DNA of who we are is rooted in the Word. We’re committed to the power of love and non-violence, to being a lobbyist for the poor, alienated, and disenfranchised, recognizing that what makes us authentic is our actions when we leave the church building.
Sarah’s Circle is a refuge for women who are homeless or need of a safe space.
At Scott Joplin Elementary School, we want to create students that are self-motivated, self-generated, and self-propelled, and view excellence as a habit, not an act.
Second City Canine Rescue’s mission is to rescue homeless animals and responsibly place them into permanent, loving homes. We believe in rescuing responsibly. We are dedicated to serving the homeless dogs of Chicagoland, as well as branching out to other areas (such as Oklahoma, Indiana, Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Texas, & Michigan) – wherever homeless dogs & puppies need us.
Our mission is to ensure every child in Chicago has the essentials they need to thrive in the first five years of life. We do this by collecting new and gently used baby items from those with “extras” to spare and distributing them to families living in poverty through a sustainable network of volunteers, community stakeholders, and social service agencies.
Sharing Connections provides furniture and household items to families coping with a crisis like domestic violence, returning or homeless veterans, job loss, or financial hardship.
For all of us sneakers are essential for day-to-day life while for sneaker heads they are a creative expression of life. That creative expression brought us together for a bigger purpose, getting sneakers on to the feet of those who need them most.
SocialWorks, founded by Grammy-award-winning musician and humanitarian Chance the Rapper, aims to empower the youth through the arts, education, and civic engagement.
We are dedicated to fighting poverty and hunger throughout Cook and Lake Counties.
Soft Cage Films is dedicated to engaging the public through the production and promotion of socially relevant films that use experimental techniques to challenge traditional notions of society and to explore psychological truths.
Our mission is to assist seniors develop a workable care plan with daily living, to help focus on self-care and find resources to make life less stressful and more manageable.
The mission of Faith in Action Volunteers is to help you maintain your independence while preserving your dignity and quality of life at home.
South Side Community Arts Community to prevent domestic commercial sexual exploitation and provide comprehensive, restorative care to survivors.
Our mission is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities by enriching the lives of all people in spirit, mind and body.
GEARING UP KIDS FOR A BETTER FUTURE – sports equipment for kids.
This project is an extension of the KIDDOS organization, whose mission is to instill philanthropic habits in kids from an early age. The 2nd graders organize a shoebox packing event to send shoeboxes filled with toiletries, school supplies and toys to kids in 3rd world countries for the holidays.
Our mission is to give children in poverty the best chance for success in school and in life by advocating for and providing the highest quality care and education from birth to age 5.
Our mission is Catholic, i.e., universal, seeking to welcome all into both the work of Jesus Christ in the North Lawndale community and the worship that nourishes us for that work.
St. Coletta’s mission is to serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can achieve their greatest potential.
With praise and gratitude to God the Father, we, the faith community of St. James Parish, united in worship, nourished by the sacraments, empowered by the Gospel message, witness Jesus Christ to others through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Standup for Kids’ mission is to build nurturing and supportive relationships with Chicago’s homeless youth.
Stepping Stones Network mission is to educate and engage the community to prevent domestic commercial sexual exploitation and provide comprehensive, restorative care to survivors.
To serve the families of Chicago’s North Lawndale and surrounding communities by using a generational framework to eradicate poverty and improve the quality of life of community members.
A People Discovering, Celebrating and Sharing the Love of God in Jesus!
Growing, Serving, Sharing Christ!
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Helping local families obtain needed food, clothing, and household items.
Support Over Stigma is dedicated to helping Active Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders and their families that are battling PTSD, Critical Incident Stress and Moral Injury.
Sustainable Action International works alongside the people of Haiti to provide for basic needs, support economic development, and cultivate discipleship.
Syrian community Network aims to empower Syrian refugees in achieving a seamless transition and relocation to the United States through connecting people to the right services and support networks.
Who are we as human beings if we ignore the suffering of others.
God’s love moves us to work for the wholeness and healing of others through personal, meaningful, inclusive relationships that influence the community outside of our church’s walls.
Tellin’ Tales Theatre aims to shatter barriers between the disabled and non-disabled worlds through the transformative power of personal story. They bring together children and adults from both communities to share their stories in theatrically innovative productions and programs to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance.
This is Life’s mission is to deter youth from violent activities by providing a platform for youth to display multitude of their talents, skills and abilities.
Our mission is to provide veterans in need and their families the services necessary to experience hope and achieve success.
Teaching and training Men, Women and Children in the tradition of our Lord and Savior,Jesus Christ. Preaching good news to the poor and needy, and relating to their cause. Because, we believe that the strong must bare the infirmities of the weak. We will continue in our goal to aide those in need of our spiritual guidance and service.
Tutoring Chicago’s mission is to empower economically disadvantaged children through education. Tutoring Chicago offers free one-to-one tutoring services to economically disadvantaged students in 1st through 6th grade.
Twice As Nice Mother & Child provides help and hope to families in crisis by distributing diapers and other basic needs at no cost through agency partnerships as well as direct service, while raising awareness about diaper need and working to build a sustainable diaper program in Lake County.
United Way of Lake County’s mission is to unite leadership and resources to create lasting change that will improve lives in Lake County, Illinois.
The University Center, a consortium-based center, provides high-quality educational opportunities for the residents, workers, and employers of the Lake County region.
The mission of Variety of Illinois is to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities by providing the equipment and experiences needed to reach their highest potential.
Vernon Township is a not for profit Food Pantry that serves their residents in need. They share a common purpose to eliminate Hunger in the area, working closely with The Northern Ill Food Bank.
Viator House of Hospitality provides compassionate accompaniment to young adult male immigrants seeking legal relief.
TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN THE UPTOWN COMMUNITY AND TO EMPOWER COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ADVOCACY, DEVELOPMENT, REHABILITATION AND MANAGEMENT.
Providing outdoor ministry where Creation is Explored, Christ is Exalted, and Christians are Equipped for service back home and beyond.
Through a diverse group of highly dedicated volunteers, build on the strength and positive perception of the Waukegan Park District by supporting targeted educational, environmental, and health-based programs that stimulate philanthropy in the Waukegan community and further enhance the Waukegan Park District.
We All Code’s mission is to ensure that learning computer science skills is accessible to all youth, ages 7 to 17, especially female, in our community no matter their background. We All Code aims to foster the growth of Chicago’s youth and help them to become active participants in their own futures through learning coding and web development tools.
The Well of Mercy’s thoughtfully designed communal living program supports single mothers and their children as they heal from past trauma, find peace in the present, and prepare for a successful future.
To partner with the Fire and Police Departments in our Community to improve the quality of life for those in need in our neighborhoods by providing them with clothing, food and other necessities on a daily basis until such time as they are no longer in need.
The mission of Willow House is to develop and provide supportive services for children, teens, families, schools and communities who are coping with grief and the death of a loved one.
The Mission of Willow Creek Community Church is to turn irreligious people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
The mission of WINGS Program is to provide housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence.
Our mission is to assist women and children who are victims of domestic violence, including emotional, economic, sexual, and physical abuse.
Women Enuff Inc’s purpose is to empower teenage girls and women to realize their own self-worth. To advance the impact within their community and beyond by educating, advocating, and acting as a resource to its members.
Our mission is Serving Neighbors in Jesus’ Name. We strive to feed and support members of the surrounding areas with whatever basic necessities they may need.
Words on Wheels Inc. seeks to enrich the lives and futures of young children through the power of WORDS.
The World Music Foundation’s simple mission: opening minds through Music. We believe, and research shows, that experiencing music of other cultures increases tolerance and cultural empathy in people, and everything that we do is based on effecting this social change. Racism continues to be one of the world’s greatest problems and Music is a proven armament in this fight.
Your Children’s Bookshelf is dedicated to providing free children’s books through our donors and Program Partners to families and children; encouraging the love of reading, fostering literacy and education.
Youth and Family Counseling is opening doors to mental healthcare so people can cope, heal, and thrive.
YFC seeks to engage young people in relational outreach as they are met in a variety of youth-serving institutions (detention centers, probation, correctional facilities, group homes, residential treatment centers and emergency shelters). We are committed to long-term relationships that last long even after the teen has left the facility. Our focus is balanced ministry that emphasizes the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional aspects of life.
Youth Outlook is the first social service agency in Illinois solely dedicated to the support of LGBTQ+ youth. They work in 6 counties in the Chicago suburbs, offering drop-in centers for youth, parent support, and community education.
Youth Outreach Services Promoting the strengths and abilities of youth and families by providing community-based services.
We foster the social and emotional well-being of children and youth.
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
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