Community Giving

Chicago Hyde Park Village’s mission is to create a community of “neighbors helping neighbors” on the south side of Chicago by providing opportunities for social engagement, educational programs, and volunteer support services, as well as referrals to foster vibrant, healthy aging. CHPV offers programs and services to its members, including transportation to and from events and medical appointments. Its programs include The Village Visitor program, which matches members with neighbors in the community, and the Dementia Friendly Hyde Park program, which supports individuals with dementia.

Guildhaus is a non-profit, Illinois-licensed men’s halfway house located in Blue Island, IL. Its mission is to deliver conscientious, compassionate support to help individuals establish a solid recovery foundation and transition to a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle. The goal is to help these men return home and rebuild relationships with their loved ones and communities. Guildhaus offers clients and their families a close working relationship with staff members. With understanding, compassion, and expertise, they strive to recognize and support each client’s individual needs.

Ignite offers a comprehensive continuum of services to young people between the ages of 14 to 26 who are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness. Beyond meeting youth’s immediate needs, our serviced provide youth with all the tools and support they need to succeed: stable housing; access to employment and education opportunities; primary and mental health care; lasting connections with caring adults, and the skills to live a healthy and independent life.

Young Life Capernaum leaders connect with teens and young adults with disabilities by meeting them where they are and building bridges of genuine, authentic friendship. These leaders are deeply committed to creating a sense of belonging and inclusion, engaging with their friends in a variety of meaningful activities. Whether cheering them on at Special Olympics games, attending musical theater productions, grabbing lunch together, visiting a local coffee shop, or playing video games, YL Capernaum leaders strive to be a consistent, supportive presence in their lives. Their goal is to foster an environment where young people feel valued, celebrated, and empowered to thrive.

New Star is dedicated to creating new and innovative vocational, educational, therapeutic, and social opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From launching a new recycling facility, to creating a nationally known advocacy program, to leading the way in innovative models of residential care, they continue to break down barriers and blaze new trails through life-changing programs and services. They provide services that support and empower individuals to pursue community employment and living to assume their rightful roles in society as productive, valued citizens.

Bridge offers transitional housing and support services to homeless families that live and work in DuPage County. Founded in 1988 by community volunteers, it has grown to include more than 100 units of transitional housing. It serves extremely low-, low-, and moderate-income families who have become homeless due to reasons such as divorce, domestic violence, loss of employment and health issues.

The Chicago Asthma Consortium seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals with asthma through advocacy, education, and collaboration. CAC brings together medical and public health professionals, business leaders, government agencies, community-based organizations, and individuals dedicated to raising awareness about asthma and enhancing the quality of life for those living with the condition. Its goal is to improve asthma care by promoting evidence-based treatment guidelines, increasing knowledge of effective asthma management strategies, and raising awareness that asthma is a serious disease requiring attention and care.

Avery’s Garden Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families who have experienced the devastating loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death. The organization provides a range of services designed to help families navigate their grief and find healing. These services include art and creative grieving programs, which offer families a meaningful outlet to express their emotions, as well as the publication of coloring books specifically designed to support grieving families. In addition, Avery’s Garden fosters a sense of community by providing a supportive social network where families can connect with others who have experienced similar losses.

Founded in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood in 1985, LPCS has grown from a seasonal overnight shelter to a year-round, multi-site operation housing 120 individuals facing homelessness each night. They serve individuals ages 18 and up from all across Chicago who are at-risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Lincoln Park Community Services brings communities together to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty to secure stable housing and make sustainable life changes

IMSA serves youth (K-12) and educators throughout Illinois. IMSA’s mission is “to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition… The IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education is organized for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out certain charitable, educational, literary, and scientific purposes of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy.”

SEASPAR offers a wide variety of therapeutic recreation programs and services for all ages and all disabilities. These include weekly programs, special events, day camps, Special Olympics training, adapted sports, the Wonders Multi-Sensory Room, cooperative programs, inclusion services, and much more. They are committed to our mission of providing dynamic recreation programs and quality services for our residents with disabilities. Their vision is to enable our participants to discover abilities, achieve potential, and realize dreams. They operate with the core values of fun, excellence, service, respect, and accountability.

Since 1975, People's Resource Center (PRC) has been bringing neighbors together to address hunger and poverty in DuPage County. Nearly 26,000 DuPage residents rely on PRC for assistance each year. With the support of over 2,600 dedicated volunteers, PRC provides nutritious food and other essentials, such as clothing and assistance, to individuals and families facing difficult times. In addition, PRC connects people with valuable resources, including education, tutoring, job support, technology training, art programs, and a compassionate community—working together to build a future filled with hope and opportunity for all.