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GIVING GUIDE NONPROFITS NAVIGATE A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD

Nonprofit organizations had a big challenge during the pandemic and lockdown: how to keep in touch with donors. In this special section, we discuss the creative ways many found to make sure they weren’t forgotten—and discovered some truths about donors along the way. Post-pandemic, nonprofits will still need support. Crain’s Content Studio provides you with the intel to make sure dollars you donate generate the greatest impact while also fitting your organization’s giving goals.

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A musical phone call from Illinois Philharmonic violinist Anna Carlson “reminded us what we had been missing in the form of classical music,” says IPO donor Jim Holland, shown at a gala with his wife, Stacy.

ne weekday in December, Jim Holland was reading an email when the phone rang. The caller introduced herself as Anna Carlson, violinist with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, an organization that Holland and his wife, Stacy, have supported for years. When Carlson told Holland that she wanted to play some music for him, “I called Stacy and said, ‘You better get in here,’ ” says Holland, the former mayor of Frankfort. Carlson played two musical selections, accompanying each with a few words about the piece. The IPOgram, as the orchestra calls the musical offerings, “made us think about what we had been missing in the form of live classical music,” says Jim Holland. “It reinforced our support for (the organization) and reminded us that they’re still out there,” Stacy Holland says. Both agree it was a “wonderful experience” that brought warmth into their home during the bleak days of the pandemic. The pandemic handed more than a few challenges to nonprofits, one of which was staying in touch with donors even as shelter-at-home orders made that difficult, if not impossible. Many organizations devised novel ways to keep the connection alive; many reached out to donors with no overt fundraising ask. Along the way, nonprofits learned a thing or two about the people who support them: Donors welcome meaningful phone calls. They open snail mail. They’re a bit weary of email for email’s sake; purposeful communiques are another story. They want to know more about clients and are curious about nonprofits’ employees, too. Read on for a list of lessons learned and how nonprofits will use that information when the world returns to normal.

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The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra sent musical “IPOgrams” to donors; violinist Anna Carlson played some Brahms for Jim and Stacy Holland.

Fox Valley Volkswagen donated loaner cars to nurses at Lurie Children’s Hospital; the dealership supports Cal’s Angels, a nonprofit that assists children with cancer and their families.

Chicago Children’s Choir found texts far more effective than email during the pandemic, and will it continue by sending six to 10 texts a year to select donors, says Amy Tinucci, chief development officer.

Mental-health awareness nonprofit NAMI-Chicago is sticking with postal mail after seeing less engagement with social media and email outreach.

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Stacey Wahlberg, executive director at Cal’s Angels, a nonprofit that supports children with cancer and their families, called about 50 donors during the pandemic. “I just wanted to know how they were doing,” she says, noting that many supporters own businesses that employ hundreds of people. “I think it showed (donors) that it’s not all about us.” One recipient was Emir Abinion, who owns a Fox Valley auto dealership that employs 200 people. COVID shutdowns forced him to lay off 70 percent of his staff in March 2020. He also had 100 loaner cars, which he was still paying for, sitting idle. Abinion and his staff were in a meeting to decide what to do with the loaners when he got a call from Wahlberg. “The last thing I expected was a call from a nonprofit asking how we were doing,” says Abinion, who supports Cal’s Angels by donating money and a car to be auctioned at the yearly fundraiser. “I really appreciated that.” The call also solved the loaner-car problem. Abinion lent 40 cars, covering all expenses including gas and insurance, to nurses working at Cal’s Angels partner hospitals.

Chicago Children’s Choir management hesitated before launching a text-to-give campaign during the pandemic, worried that donors would find the texts intrusive. On the contrary, text-to-give performed much better than email in soliciting donations. “It truly was a way to get through to people,” says Amy Tinucci, chief development officer. The texting began during CCC’s virtual gala in October. Messaging on the virtual platform was limited, so the organization got the idea to text information, for instance news of a $20,000 matching grant. The gala, which was free to attend, netted almost $900,000. Encouraged by that success, the choir launched an experimental text-to-give campaign on Giving Tuesday in December. The organization sent texts to 6,000 people and raised $2,500 for an average of 42 cents raised per sent text. For comparison’s sake, an email sent to 18,000 people raised $3,500, an average of 19 cents per sent email. Contributed revenue, including individual donations, accounted for 76 percent of the choir’s $5 million annual operating expenses, Tinucci says. She plans to keep sending texts, about six to 10 a year, to dispense information about events and concerts. The texts will supplement email, and text recipients will have the ability to opt out, Tinucci says. Overall, “it’s been a pleasant surprise,” she says.

For the last two or three years, executives at mentalhealth awareness nonprofit NAMI-Chicago have waffled on whether to continue postal mailings to donors. “We have always prioritized warm touches like phone calls, postal mail and handwritten notes,” says Rachel Bhagwat, director of growth and engagement. Bhagwat says that individual donations account for about 15 percent of the organization’s $4.1 million annual operating expenses. The pandemic made the decision for them. NAMI-Chicago had seen less engagement with social media and email outreach, Bhagwat says. She also sensed a need to continue the “almost counterculture” approach of postal mail during the pandemic. “People are inundated with social media and email all day long,” she says. “That handwritten note feels intentional and personal in a way that email doesn’t.” The organization sent 200 handwritten cards to volunteers and nearly 1,000 copies of its annual report during the pandemic. In the future, it will continue to mail notices of special events, for instance the gala and its annual NAMIWalks event, as well as the annual report and annual appeal. “We were close to taking those virtual,” Bhagwat says. “We will not do that.”

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The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra got the IPOgrams idea from a musician during a meeting with representatives from the musicians’ union, says Christina Salerno, executive director at IPO. Musicians sent the first batch to donors at the $1,000 and above level. For Valentine’s Day, IPO marketed the phone calls as musical greeting cards, selling them for suggested $25 donations. All told, they’ve made about 120 calls. “People just loved the phone calls, and the musicians liked talking to someone,” Salerno says. The IPOgrams will continue in some fashion because they’re effective: “It’s quick, it’s unexpected and it’s a great way to stay in front of people and tell them they matter and we’re thinking about them,” Salerno says. Joffrey Ballet also connected dancers with donors when the pandemic forced a pause in performances. “The most important thing was to keep (donors) sticky,” says Chris Jabin, interim chief development officer. “We wanted them to know we are still a part of their lives.” As part of Joffrey’s new Company Artist Partnership Program, designed to give artists an opportunity to enhance their professional development skills, company members wrote thank-you notes and called select donors. Artists also signed masks made out of leftover fabric from its new “Nutcracker” production and mailed them to select donors. “They got a little bit of history,” Jabin says. The personal touch was “very effective,” with Jabin reporting that Joffrey’s $12 million Crisis Stabilization Fund passed $10.8 million during the pandemic. He’d like the calls and notes to continue post-pandemic but says that might prove challenging as pandemic restrictions ease and dancers’ schedules fill up.

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Photos of Shedd penguin Wellington exploring the empty aquarium generated $600,000 in contributions from first-time donors, prompting Shedd to launch a more formal peer-to-peer fundraising program.

Thresholds employee Emily Bugg and her husband used the $5,000 nonrefundable catering deposit from their COVID-canceled wedding to buy 200 Thanksgiving meals for Thresholds clients.

After School Matters’ Inside Look video series helped expose the organization to donors outside the greater Chicago area.

When Big Shoulders Fund’s weekly email told donors that its clients needed food, they responded with meal deliveries from local restaurants.

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Big Shoulders Fund, a nonprofit that provides scholarships, academic and operational support to under-resourced Catholic schools in the Chicago area, has enjoyed support in the form of mentoring and tutoring in addition to financial support. When COVID-19 shut down schools, “donors wanted information quickly,” says Josh Hale, CEO. What started with a single emailed photo and request for help turned into a weekly Saturday email detailing what was going on with students, plus ways donors could help. Hale sent the first emails to board members, then expanded it to a broader donor base. One result of the email: food delivered by small restaurants to Big Shoulders Fund students who needed food. The program, seeded by a $100,000 donation from Carol Lavin Bernick, delivered food from local restaurants to students, thus supporting two groups adversely affected by the pandemic. Another couple responded with a $1 million challenge grant when the email mentioned a need for school supplies, PPE, food, technology devices and emergency financial assistance. To make up for lost mentoring time, volunteers recorded videos of themselves reading and taught virtual art, music and history classes for students. Hale plans to continue the email communications even as pandemic restrictions ease. “It became clear during the pandemic that sharing needs results in people wanting to do more,” he says.

Chicago Public Library Foundation’s Associate Board, composed of young professionals, launched the library’s first Read-A-Thon during the pandemic when its annual Night in the Stacks event couldn’t take place. The contest this spring, which ran from April 5 to May 21, raised $63,000 as of late April through 602 donations. The goal was 300 participants; 428 people signed up, says Brenda Langstraat, CEO. The Read-A-Thon was so successful that it will become an annual or biennial event. Along similar lines, the 13-member Young Professionals Board at Children’s Home & Aid had been in a rebuilding phase pre-pandemic, says Tara Harper, senior director of institutional relations, equity and inclusion. The group’s first event, a virtual trivia night in February, attracted 80 participants and raised nearly $4,000. “We see this board as a critical part of everything we do going forward,” Harper says. The board will host a networking event after Children’s Home & Aid’s June 8 virtual event, titled “Breaking Barriers. Centering Families. Transforming Systems.” During the pandemic, the group met monthly of its own volition. “This generation is focused on movement-building,” Harper says. “They will really have a powerful voice.”

During lockdowns, Shedd Aquarium saw great success with social media, which included videos of Wellington, Shedd’s oldest penguin, exploring the empty aquarium. “Audiences were in need of this source of hope and joy,” says Gina Rodriguez, chief development officer. Pandemic-induced closures cost the aquarium about $25 million in earned revenue, which accounts for 70 percent of its $75 million annual budget. Wellington’s explorations sparked $2 million in donations to Shedd’s annual operations through a minifundraising campaign. The surprise: 1,100 donations, averaging $545 each for a total of $600,000, came from new donors, a result of existing donors sharing posts of Wellington. “We were really excited about that because it highlighted a new avenue of giving,” Rodriguez says. To encourage peer-to-peer fundraising, Shedd dedicated space on its website to empower donors and supporters to share “really personal” stories to their networks about what the aquarium has meant to them, for instance a first field trip for them or their children. To expand the concept, the aquarium is launching a pilot online community called Surge, which will present opportunities for supporters to stay connected with the aquarium, including ways to take action for the environment and giving mechanisms such as peer-to-peer fundraising. “The effect will compound year over year into the future,” Rodriguez says, resulting in a new revenue stream for the aquarium.

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Before the pandemic, Thresholds, a Chicago organization that helps people with mental illness and substance-abuse conditions, profiled clients to project the organization’s mission and effectiveness. Turns out donors were just as interested in Thresholds’ staffers. That became clear when Emily Bugg, a Thresholds outreach counselor, and her husband used a $5,000 nonrefundable wedding catering deposit—due to COVID, they got married at City Hall—to buy Thanksgiving meals for 200 Thresholds clients. “She turned a pandemic disappointment into something hopeful,” says Emily Moen, vice president of public relations and marketing. Thresholds’ social media post about Bugg’s donation gained so much attention that Planters Peanuts profiled her in its alternative Super Bowl ad campaign and donated $100,000 to Thresholds. The story, which sparked features in newspapers around the country, helped Thresholds attract new supporters, Moen says. In the week after the story hit, the organization had 50 first-time donors giving a total of $6,000, compared with 17 newcomers giving a total of $1,000 during the same period in 2019. Thresholds has since profiled employees who work in outreach to the homeless, and it plans more “day in the life” stories on its staffers as life returns to normal. “It’s a way donors can see themselves in our work,” Moen says.

After School Matters provides after-school and summer programs for Chicago-area teens. Still, during the pandemic, virtual programming introduced the nonprofit to potential donors outside that geographical sphere. Its Inside Look video series featured After School Matters teens in an open-house setting. During one program, teens taught viewers how to sign “Welcome. We’re glad you’re here” in American Sign Language. Some 50 people attended each video screening, by invitation from an existing ASM volunteer or donor. “Friends and supporters who might have bragged about After School Matters logistically never had a chance to make an introduction to people outside the area,” says Steven Berry, chief advancement officer. “Removing geography lets people dive in and see the action.” One-quarter of those invited lived outside the Chicago area, Berry says. He calls the videos a donor cultivation tool rather than a direct fundraising method and says the organization will use and expand video post-pandemic. Videos can be used for mock interviews and workshops with corporate partners and offer ASM teens experiences outside the Chicago area. The events were recorded and allow ASM to continue to provide access to programs outside of Chicago by building a digital library. “This was an awesome opportunity for donors and prospects to see our program and for teens to see people from across the city, suburbs and country who are invested in them,” Berry says. “Teens were heartened to see how much people care.”

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fter surviving one of the most challenging years in recent memory, nonprofits are emerging from the pandemic with key learnings plus new goals and strategies to accomplish their missions amidst today’s new normal.

Giving Guide contributors shared their organizations’ goals and wish lists with Crain’s Content Studio. Please take a moment to read and consider how you—as an individual, company or other group—can make a difference.

ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO

GENESYS WORKS CHICAGO

Lesson learned in 2020: In a year of challenges, the strength of Lurie Children’s was tested and proved. We learned to adapt, make changes efficiently and provide outstanding care to our patients in a safe environment.

Lesson learned in 2020: Teaching students the technical and professional skills necessary to succeed in a corporate environment is more critical than ever. As Chicago looks to become an inclusive tech leader, the need for workers with digital skills grows.

Goal for 2021: To strive for better outcomes for our patients; more efficient operations; better integration of equity, diversity and inclusion; and greater impact on child health across communities.

Goal for 2021: To ensure that talented students from across our city are equipped to meet this challenge.

What’s needed to accomplish that goal: As fundraising efforts continue to change, we need consistent support. We invite supporters to make a monthly commitment to patients at luriechildrens.org/monthlygift.

What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Visionary corporate partners who will help us grow until every interested CPS senior has an internship seat.

THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY

Lesson learned in 2020: As the pandemic shifted us from in-person events to virtual programs, we were able to connect experts from anywhere in the world with audiences in Chicago and beyond. These digital advances will be key to reaching new audiences and thriving in our second century. Goal for 2021: Funds raised in 2021 will ensure the success of the Council’s digital transformation and our efforts to expand the public dialogue about critical global issues. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Financial contributions will be key to ensuring the Council thrives. Visit thechicagocouncil.org/donate.

Lesson learned in 2020: Despite the considerable short- and long-term challenges, Chicagoans are deeply and tirelessly committed to helping their neighbors in need of food assistance. Goal for 2021: Continue strengthening the emergency food system with more investments and new partnerships in the months to come. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Donations and volunteers. Learn more at chicagosfoodbank.org.

CITY YEAR CHICAGO

HAYMARKET CENTER

Lesson learned in 2020: Our AmeriCorps members demonstrated ingenuity, finding new ways to engage and support students academically, socially and emotionally. We’ll use these new approaches and ways to leverage technology as we return fully to in-person learning.

Lesson learned in 2020: The extent to which substance use disorder treatment is considered secondary by our health systems compared to other medical conditions. Overdose deaths increased by an astonishing 32.6 percent in Illinois in 2020, but prevention and treatment were not prioritized for funding.

Goal for 2021: Deepen our impact by helping students recover from the loss of instructional time over the past year. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Financial contributions that will allow us to invest in the training we provide our AmeriCorps members and expand the number of CPS schools we can partner with.

DUPAGE SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL Lesson learned in 2020: The number of seniors needing basic services for daily living is far greater than previously thought. The pandemic helped identify seniors who are food insecure and socially isolated.

Goal for 2021: Improve and expand immediate access to care. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Advocates to join us in fighting the stigma attached to substance use disorder and an increased and dependable funding stream.

INVEST FOR KIDS CHICAGO Lesson learned in 2020: Our donors and volunteers rose to the occasion so that we were able to raise as much money as in years past.

Goal for 2021: To continue to implement services to the 40 percent increase in older adults needing assistance as they struggle with mental health, loneliness and food insecurity.

Goal for 2021: Amplify our impact by providing organizations with the tools they need to transform the lives of young people.

What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Win-win partnerships with individuals and organizations so we can help take away the worry older adults have and help them remain in their own homes.

What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Raise approximately $1.75 million. We’ll rely upon the generosity of our generous individual and corporate donors to help us meet this need.

GAMECHANGERS FOUNDATION

LES TURNER ALS FOUNDATION

Lesson learned in 2020: The film’s message and Foundation’s mission are more relevant than ever.

Lesson learned in 2020: Mission first. Regardless of unexpected changes, consider those you serve first. Incorporate their voices and set your priorities accordingly.

A goal for 2021: Expand our grants and scholarships to benefit West Side youth. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Expand our donor base and attract corporate and family office contributions.

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Goal for 2021: Increase access to new clinical therapies and educational tools for people living with ALS. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Resources to ensure more clinical trials and basic scientific research is done to help bring us closer to a world free of ALS.

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Lesson learned in 2020: The pandemic dramatically underscored the need to coordinate tangible assistance to the families of the youth in our care, many of whom were struggling even prior to the pandemic.

Lesson learned in 2020: We offered continuous service, even at our residential campuses, to the families and individuals who sought our help. Goal for 2021: To contribute to the health and well-being of individuals, families, schools and communities.

Goal for 2021: To continue to provide the support that allowed our youth and families to achieve their goals, especially as the economic fallout will continue to impact many significantly.

What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Support for the Rosecrance Kinley Fund that helps families facing financial barriers to seeking behavioral health care.

What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Financial donations remain key in enabling us to direct the most appropriate support to help each family heal and succeed.

MIKVA CHALLENGE

SALVATION ARMY METROPOLITAN DIVISION

Lesson learned in 2020: Youth need to be heard to help us dream bigger, act bolder and improve our shared communities. We convened youth leaders to give input on decisions affecting Chicago’s COVID-19 response. By engaging youth in civic policy-making, we witnessed power in their vision of a more just and equitable future.

Lesson learned in 2020: We were able to provide food, shelter and emergency financial assistance to those seeking support.

Goal for 2021: To reach more students with youth-centered programming that combines civic engagement, education, leadership development and advocacy. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: People can help by making a tax-deductible donation.

Goal for 2021: Continue meeting the needs of those affected by pandemic poverty across Chicagoland, Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: The tremendous generosity of our communities as we once again ask them to help ensure that our most vulnerable neighbors have access to nutritious food, safe shelter and hope.

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF CHICAGO

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS

Lesson learned in 2020: Always be prepared to assist individuals and communities in need—often in unexpected ways.

Lesson learned in 2020: How to pivot from creating hundreds of public-facing events into a virtual machine that, starting in March of 2020, began offering workout opportunities for athletes via digital platforms Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube and Twitch.

Goal for 2021: To develop neighborhoods of choice capable of supporting a thriving and diverse middle class. We envision a multiplier effect in which homeowners shop at local businesses, enjoy local parks and make use of other available amenities.

2021:Provide virtual opportunities for athletes who can’t Goal for 2021: attend events in person, which will allow more athletes then ever from across the state to engage in our activities. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: As the athletes return to the field of play, each dollar puts these athletes a step closer to experiencing the transformative power and joy of sport.

What’s needed to accomplish that goal: People and organizations with expertise in impact measurement, and institutions willing to donate ad space and resources to bolster outreach efforts.

THE NIGHT MINISTRY

THRESHOLDS

Lesson learned in 2020: The resiliency and generosity of The Night Ministry community. We’ve seen time and again how we all rise to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while taking care of each other.

Lesson learned in 2020: The generosity of our donors, the tenacity of our staff and the resilience of our clients.

Goal for 2021: To continue to meet the needs of Chicagoans experiencing homelessness or poverty with innovative and responsive programs that provide solutions to the complex and evolving challenges they face. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Ongoing financial support as well as help in elevating the profile of The Night Ministry’s work by sharing news about our work with your professional and personal networks.

NORTH SHORE EXCHANGE Lesson learned in 2020: We were still able to give away $192,000 to Chicagoland charities in spite of significant business loss, and remain laser-focused on our goal of being a major contributor to alleviating the trauma of poverty in Chicagoland. Goal for 2021: To grow our business 10 percent, and to give back at least $500,000 to Chicagoland charities that serve the poor. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Your designer consignments.

Goal for 2020: We want to get back to work, face-toface, with our clients. We learned that in-person, out-inthe-community services really do work. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: We need to continue to work toward policy changes that will promote a strong, well-funded mental health safety net for our state.

UNITED WAY OF METRO CHICAGO Lesson learned in 2020: As co-creators of the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund, we saw the importance of responding to immediate community needs, and understand the powerful impact of a coordinated, placed-based approach. Goal for 2020: Individuals and families in every zip code deserve the same opportunities for success. We believe in a dual approach to make this possible—meeting our neighbors’ basic needs and working alongside community leaders to build stronger, more equitable neighborhoods. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Financial donations or gifts of time through our virtual volunteer opportunities.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK

WOMEN’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Lesson learned in 2020: The possibilities are endless when we come together through partnerships and innovation to provide food and resources to our neighbors in need.

Lesson learned in 2020: While we all acknowledge the value of working together as a community in all aspects of life, since March 2020, we’ve truly learned what that means!

Goal for 2021: To reach more of our neighbors who need food but aren’t accessing our services for a multitude of reasons— stigma, shame, lack of awareness, lack of access, to name a few. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Support to help us continue providing food to our neighbors in need, while we develop creative ways to reach those who are underserved.

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Goal for 2021: To collaborate with other business support organizations to leverage our collective strengths and economic impact. What’s needed to accomplish that goal: Public and private sector grant sponsors that can continue to play a vital role in fostering and fortifying these productive alliances.

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Explore As a nonprofit medical center, we depend on your generosity to deliver the very best care, support patients and their families and discover lifesaving cures and treatments. Explore all the ways to get involved— including volunteering or hosting a fundraiser—at luriechildrens.org/getinvolved.

WHAT WE DO Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Promoting the health and well-being of children and adolescents beyond the hospital walls is a critical part of our mission. All communityfocused initiatives at Lurie Children’s are led by the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities. One of its top priorities is to address the root causes of health disparities, including systemic racism, poverty, poor access to health care, housing insecurity, food insecurity, unemployment, violence and an unsafe physical environment. The Magoon Institute also facilitates community-engaged outreach and research initiatives to advance and implement evidence-informed child and adolescent health programs and practices. Lurie Children’s relies on philanthropic funding to deliver programs and services for children and families. Founded in 1987, the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation is a charitable tax-exempt organization that works to advance the mission of the hospital.

Donate As a nonprofit medical center, we rely on donors to give kids access to the very best care. There are many ways to support Lurie Children’s including a making a onetime donation, becoming a monthly giver or making a corporate gift.

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Corporate teams face off in field day activities at Lurie Children’s Corporate Cup, while raising funds for Lurie Children’s. It’s not just fun and games, but an afternoon where community impact meets corporate teambuilding; this year’s event is scheduled for Oct. 7.

Corporate and civic leaders, golfers and community members gather each year for the Pro-Amateur Golf Championship, hosted by the Founders’ Board of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Since its inception in 1961, the event has raised more than $20 million for Lurie Children’s. This years’ event will take place Aug. 30 at the Onwentsia Club.

FUNDING SOURCES Individual

50% 30% 19% 1%

Corporate Private foundations and estates Other

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ADDRESS 225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL, 60611

5,600 employees

2020 revenue: $72 million

Founded in 1882

BOARD

LEADERSHIP

PHONE 312-227-4000

Matthew M. Davis, MD, MAPP

Santhanam Suresh, MD, MBA

Elizabeth J. Perlman, MD

John Walkup, MD

Marleta Reynolds, MD

Derek S. Wheeler, MD, MMM, MBA

Brian Stahulak, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC Michelle Stephenson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

WEBSITE luriechildrens.org

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Thomas P. Shanley, MD President & CEO

Roxanne Martino Chair - Medical Center Board

Grant Stirling, PhD

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Partner Businesses and organizations can make a tremendous difference to seniors by becoming donation partners and/or volunteer partners. Donate Our services are funded by grants, corporate and individual donations. Without these donations, the services our seniors rely on are impacted. Eighty-two percent of your donation directly funds these services.

WHAT WE DO Sadly, one in four seniors live alone and half of the seniors living alone lack the financial resources for their basic needs, including having a nutritious meal. But even beyond worrying about having enough food, many seniors living alone also suffer from social isolation. And since COVID-19, social isolation has increased for seniors. For some older adults, they may go days without any human contact at all.

Advocate Seniors are often forgotten. By helping us advocate for services for seniors, we can bring awareness to the need and funding to support the seniors these services impact. Volunteer We offer a variety of flexible and rewarding volunteer opportunities to fit any schedule or age.

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Since 1975, we’ve been providing vital services including home-delivered meals (Meals On Wheels), friendly visits and phone calls, wellbeing checks and other services to help keep older adults safe, connected and loved. We rely on volunteers and donors to help us keep our commitment to the seniors who need our help. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit volunteerdriven organization and a proud member of the Meals on Wheels America (MOWA). When you donate to DSCC, 82 percent of your donation goes directly to seniors in DuPage and Kane counties.

The Dancing With The Starz fundraising event (shown prepandemic) pairs local celebrities with professional dancers in a dance competition. The event features a live auction, raffles, dinner and top entertainment.

Please join us as a volunteer, donor or advocate so we can continue to promote the ability of older adults to live their lives in dignity and care for the seniors in our communities who need our help. Aging is a part of everyone’s life. Because of our partners, we can help seniors stay in their homes and feel remembered and loved.

The annual Wine and Craft Beer Tasting fundraiser (photo from 2019) features local wines and craft beers along with a silent auction, interactive games, great food and entertainment.

FUNDING SOURCES Federal/state programs

76% 6% 5% 4% 4% 4% 1%

Program donations Community donations Individuals In-kind revenue and other Other grants Events

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ADDRESS 1900 Springer Dr. Lombard, IL 60148

46 employees (14 full-time)

Founded in 1975

LEADERSHIP Tasha Samuels Development Ann-Margaret Luciano Volunteer Services

PHONE 630-620-0804

WEBSITE dupageseniorcouncil.org

2020 revenue: $6.6 million

Tracy Halunka Community Programs Health & Wellness Marylin Krolak Executive Director

Chad Harry Client Enrollment

Marge Dunning Social Isolation Intergenerational Services Nicole Pica-Barnes Social Media Pet Care Services Kristin Leicht, RD, LDN, MBA Paul Betlinski, CPA Scan to learn more or to get involved.

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We take the worry out of growing older.

Caring for seniors in DuPage and surrounding counties since 1975. Home Delivered Meals Health & Wellness Education Well-Being Checks Pet Care & Food Assistance Yard Clean Ups

Minor Home Repairs Contractor Referrals Friendly Visits Friendly Phone Calls Intergenerational Activities

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C WHAT WE DO In the turbulent mid-1960s, Winnetka’s New Trier High School (an all-white team) squared off against CPS powerhouse Marshall High School (an all-Black team) in two consecutive basketball supersectionals, with a trip to the state finals on the line each time. Fifty years later, the teams came back together—reuniting to break bread while watching 8mm game film that was rescued from an attic. The historic reunion became the subject of the documentary film GameChangers, and the inspiration behind the GameChangers Foundation, which the players started to give back to the game and their communities. Since its 2018 inception, the Foundation has hosted several fundraising events and awarded over $80,000 to students and organizations that continue to change the game.

Two All-Staters — in 1965 (left) and reunited 50 years later.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit Go to gamechangers.film to watch the two-minute trailer and the 77-minute sports documentary film. See how sports can break down barriers and hear what these players think about divisiveness and unity. Explore Visit the website to see the grant winners, read the press about the film and foundation, and learn about

the annual summer essay contest. Join Join us as we build bridges between communities and navigate issues like racial justice and equity.

Freeze-frame from the 8mm game film that was rescued from an attic.

Donate Contribute so we can expand our GameChanger Grants program, and continue to recognize achievers while helping Chicago’s West Side youth.

Original players in a 2016 roundtable discussion.

FAST FACTS

ADDRESS 630 W. Dundee Rd., Suite 400 Northbrook, IL 60062

1 employee

2020 revenue: $40,000

Founded in 2018

BOARD

LEADERSHIP

Nathaniel Byrd Marshall H.S.‘65 Ed Jamieson New Trier H.S.‘65

PHONE 847-910-3491

WEBSITE gamechangers.film/foundation

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Jeff Mowery

Joe Dondanville Executive Director & Filmmaker

Tom Anderson Founder & Corporate Sponsor New Trier H.S.‘66

Chet Coppock, 1948-2019 New Trier H.S.‘66 GameChangers narrator Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame

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CHICAGO’S WEST SIDE YOUTH

GIVING CHALLENGE:

Our inaugural corporate sponsor, Digital Check, donated $25,000 this spring and committed another $25,000 to match corporate and family office contributions in 2021. Please look at the page to the left to learn how we use film, basketball, and grants to change the game.

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WHAT WE DO Genesys Works provides pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences and impactful relationships. Students start their journeys by completing eight weeks of rigorous training, gaining marketready technical skills in information technology, business operations or computer science, as well as professional skills. Once students successfully complete their skills training course, they are matched to paid, yearlong internships at partner companies. Our “earn and learn” approach offers 20-hour work weeks while in school, further developing and refining student skills while providing highly valued services to their host companies.

Visit Check out genesysworks.org/chicago to see how we create career pathways and opportunities for youth from Chicago’s underserved communities while simultaneously helping employers fill critical talent gaps within their companies.

Help Others Our ability to impact student lives is limited only by the number of meaningful work opportunities by partner companies. Visit our website or contact Joseph Tollefson at jtollefson@genesysworks.org to discuss hiring an intern.

Explore Discover why companies like Accenture, CME Group, KPMG and TransUnion hire Genesys Works Chicago interns to increase staff productivity and improve employee engagement.

Donate A gift to Genesys Works enables us to train and place more economically disadvantaged youths into meaningful corporate internships. After participating in our program, students’ lives are forever changed.

Join Our annual charity golf outing takes place on Aug. 23 at the Medinah Country Club. Visit rebrand.ly/GWCgolf for more information.

Share Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to learn how our approach can drive business success and provides equitable access to meaningful careers for young people who live in underserved communities and face barriers to sustained economic opportunity.

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While students are working at their internships, they also receive more than 60 hours of guidance, counseling and planning relative to their future career path. Examples of supports in this area include college selection and applications, certification training and placement, and financial aid assistance. Prime TSR employees prepare for a great day on the golf course to support Genesys Works’ young professionals. This year’s golf and networking event takes place Aug. 23 at Medinah Country Club.

Genesys Works participants receive guidance and support for five years after high school graduation as they navigate their future career paths, including academic, social and financial obstacles that too often serve as a barrier to sustained career success. Genesys Works is a proven model that significantly impacts students and has a profound effect on their families, communities, companies and society at large.

Genesys Works Associate Board members (from left) Molly Ryanmiller, Moji Akinde and Meghan MacFadden at the February 2020 Cocktails & Conversations event. The series explores critical topics in workforce development, education and other issues facing Chicago’s youth.

FUNDING SOURCES 74% 15% 6% 5%

Programs Grants Events Contributions

FAST FACTS

13 employees

2020 revenue: $3.1 million

LEADERSHIP

BOARD

ADDRESS 180 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60601

Kenneth Shogren Board Secretary

PHONE 312-525-9995

WEBSITE genesysworks.org/chicago

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Kim Nicholas Executive Director

Founded in 2010

Tom Nolan Board Chair

David Drummond

Ryan Libel

Kelly Geary

Paul Maranville

Jim Hart

Alan Mather

Ola Bolton

Adam Hecktman

Karen Nicosia

Paul Corning

Darryl Henry

Mike Palumbo

Josh Davidson

Philip Jacob

Manish Patel

Samir Desai

Odalys Lara

Jim Steinback

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“Genesys Works has propelled me to greater opportunity. My story is 10-fold, 30-fold, 50-fold in my neighborhood. It’s not just a small group of people that are feeling this impact. It’s important to present opportunities and let people know ‘I believe in you’.”

- Dream, Class 11 Young Professional

THANK YOU TO OUR 2020-2021 CORPORATE PARTNERS

OUR IMPACT IN CHICAGO:

100% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE

98% STUDENTS OF COLOR

79%

OF OUR ALUMNI MAKE AT LEAST $35K BY AGE 25

$10M+

IN WAGES PAID DIRECTLY TO STUDENTS ON THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDES

GENESYSWORKS.ORG/CHICAGO • 180 NORTH WABASH AVE, SUITE 600, CHICAGO, IL 60601

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Donate Financial donations allow us to distribute healthy food to people in need and invest in programs to address the root causes of hunger. During these challenging times, financial support gives us the greatest flexibility to adapt and meet the rising need. Every dollar donated can help us provide the equivalent of three meals for our neighbors in need. Donate at chicagosfoodbank.org/ donate.

WHAT WE DO The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, believes a healthy community starts with food. We are at the center of a network of more than 700 partner organizations and programs working to bring food, dignity and hope to our neighbors across Chicago and Cook County. The Food Depository addresses the root causes of hunger with job training, advocacy and other innovative solutions. We are a proud member of Feeding America—the national network of food banks. By working to help those most in need go from hungry to hopeful, we truly become a Greater Chicago.

Volunteer Volunteers play a critical role in everything we do. In-person opportunities are available to repack food

in our warehouse, deliver summer meals to children, staff mobile distributions and more. Sign up at chicagosfoodbank.org/volunteer. Help others Start a virtual food drive with your family, friends or coworkers to help us purchase our most needed foods. Get started today at chicagosfoodbank.org/fooddrive. Share Connect with the Food Depository on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram to share our stories and find ways to take action. Find us @fooddepository.

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During the pandemic, the Food Depository has served more food to more people than at any other time in our 42-year history. Many of our neighbors in Chicago and throughout Cook County have struggled to afford food for the first time. At various points during the ongoing crisis, the Food Depository has distributed more than double the amount of food throughout our network. We continue to serve a heightened need. The crisis isn’t over. Though the economy is improving, the recovery is unequal, particularly among our neighbors in lower-income Black and Brown communities. The Food Depository’s response during the pandemic has been focused on equity. To that end, we’ve allocated nearly $5 million in grants to our partners, the vast majority of which has gone to high priority communities. We’ll need the continued support of our generous donors to meet the increased need and to make the emergency food system more equitable for years to come. Learn more at chicagosfoodbank.org.

As part of our response, volunteers are needed to pack food for those affected by COVID-19. This food is distributed to our community partners and programs throughout Cook County to serve our neighbors in need. Sign up to volunteer at chicagosfoodbank.org/volunteer.

Since March 2020, the Food Depository and our community partners have been responding to the increased need caused by the coronavirus pandemic. We need the continued support of the community to meet the heightened need. See how you can help: chicagosfoodbank.org/get-involved.

FUNDING SOURCES 57% 25% 12% 4% 2%

Individuals Corporations and foundations Government grants and fees Special events Agencies

FAST FACTS

230 employees

LEADERSHIP ADDRESS 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place Chicago, IL 60632

PHONE 773-247-3663

WEBSITE chicagosfoodbank.org bancodealimentoschicago.org

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2020 revenue: $94 million

Joan Chow Chief Marketing Officer

Jill Rahman Chief Operating Officer

Sheila Creghin VP - Operations

Nicole Robinson Chief Partnership & Programs Officer

Joni Duncan VP - People & Culture

Kate R. Maehr Executive Director & CEO

Founded in 1979

BOARD Monica Brown Moss, Chair Marc Paulhus, Vice Chair

Jill Zimmerman Chief Philanthropy Officer

Dennis James Chief Financial Officer

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MORE THAN EVER, OUR CHILDREN NEED US. Because of COVID-19, hunger has more than doubled. And children are particularly at risk; one in three households with children is facing hunger. As job loss and the continued economic downturn push more people to the end of their resources, many families are having to choose between paying bills or buying food.

In four decades of feeding our community, we have never faced a need so great.

WE NEED YOU. DONATE NOW chicagosfoodbank.org/givenow

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit Visit our website – lesturnerals.org – to see the many ways you can make an impact against this devastating disease. Participate in events, create a fundraiser, help fund cutting-edge ALS research, or volunteer as a part of our Les Turner ALS family. Explore From current clinical trials at our Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at Northwestern Medicine to educational webinars on topics ranging from genetics and ALS to respiratory health, we ensure that people impacted by ALS have access to the most promising therapies.

WHAT WE DO Founded in 1977, the Les Turner ALS Foundation is a leader in comprehensive ALS care and one of the longest-serving ALS groups in the country. Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive care and support to people living with ALS and their families so they can confidently navigate the disease, and advance scientific research for the prevention, treatment and cure of ALS.

Join Take part in special events for our ALS community and supporters, including our Strike Out ALS 5K and 1 Mile Walk, Run and Roll in July and our ALS Walk for Life in September. Visit our website to learn more!

Help Others The progression of ALS can mean tomorrow is often worse than today. You can help make sure people living with ALS are supported every step of the way, with the most up-to-date resources at their fingertips. Donate Your donations are critical to funding essential support services for people living with ALS and their loved ones and to advance scientific research into the causes, treatments and cures for ALS. Share Your voice is a powerful tool in spreading awareness about ALS. Find us on social media and share why you want to see a world free of ALS.

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We take an individualized approach to ensure that each person living with the disease receives the best quality of care and access to the most promising therapies. Our Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine is led by the most well-respected and successful clinicians and researchers in the field, advancing vital care and research in pursuit of life-enhancing treatments and a cure.

As one of the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s signature events, the Strike Out ALS 5k and 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll offers all athletes at any skill level the opportunity to compete for those who can’t. This year’s event will take place virtually in July.

ALS Walk for Life participants begin their trek along Chicago’s lakefront before finishing at Soldier Field. As one of the country’s largest ALS gatherings, thousands of walkers form teams in support of people living with ALS to celebrate and honor their lives. This year’s event will take place on Sept. 18 at Soldier Field, with virtual options available.

FUNDING SOURCES Contributions

62% 25% 12% 1%

Events Grants Investments

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ADDRESS 5550 W. Touhy Ave., Suite 302 Skokie, IL 60077-3254

15 employees

BOARD

LEADERSHIP

PHONE 847-679-3311

WEBSITE lesturnerals.org

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Thomas F. Boleky Vice Chair

Janene Jonas Secretary

John M. Coleman, III, MD Vice Chair

Erin Reardon Cohn Treasurer

Robin Fern Vice Chair Andrea Pauls Backman CEO

Founded in 1977

2020 revenue: $3.5 million

Ken Hoffman Board Chair

Joel A. Schechter Vice Chair

Harvey Gaffen Chair Emeritus

Jodi M. Harris Joshua P. Newsome Diana Pisone Mary Lou Pisone Phillip Schwarz

Matthew Brown

Sarvesh Soi

Deborah Crockett

Melissa Wilder

Bonny J. Gaffen

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7 In fact, on average we take over 20,000 breaths a day. This is not the case for

people living with ALS. The disease causes weakness in many muscles in the body, including those involved in breathing and swallowing. Respiratory problems are among the most common causes of death for people with ALS.

Honor and recognize the resiliency of individuals living with ALS and support scientific research and treatments that will lead to a worldfree of ALS.

LESTURNERALS.ORG

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit We continue to restrict visits in order to keep our youth and our community safe during the pandemic. But we anticipate the time when we will resume tours. Until then, you can view a virtual tour of our home at mercyhome.org/our-homes.

that provide support or experience to help our young people learn, grow and succeed.

Explore Learn more about our work with kids in crisis on our website, mercyhome.org. There you’ll also read stories about our young people’s triumphs and find information and resources about topics like trauma, abuse, mental health and more.

WHAT WE DO Since 1887, Chicago’s Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has transformed the lives of abused and at-risk young people by giving them a safe place to live, healing from emotional trauma, life skills, education, career exploration and encouragement from dedicated youth-care professionals.

Donate Mercy Home is 99.4 percent privately funded and relies on the generosity of individuals and organizations to give kids full-time care, healing and opportunity. To donate, please visit mercyhome.org/givingguide. Share Help us get the word out to others who can get involved. Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/mercyhome, on Twitter @mercyhome and on Instagram @mercyhome.

Join Our programs are supported by several volunteer boards who bring their business and professional experiences to the work of advancing our mission to help kids. Learn more at mercyhome.org/leadership.

Through its support of children and families, Mercy Home helps more than 1,400 people annually.

Help Others We offer a variety of opportunities for involvement, whether as volunteers, mentors, tutors or as businesses

Young people come to Mercy Home from environments marked by challenges that include abuse, neglect, abandonment, housing instability, poverty, community violence and more. With the help of donors throughout the United States, the organization gives these children a loving home and round-the-clock care. Mercy Home’s expert staff provides kids with therapeutic, academic and vocational resources so that they may heal from the wounds of their pasts and build success for their futures.

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The Home continues to nurture these young people’s growth and success—even after they leave its full-time care—through its Community Care program, which offers a lifelong connection to an extended Mercy Home family and coordinates any continued support services needed. Additionally, Mercy Home’s Friends First mentoring program brings together adult volunteers who act as role models for at-risk youth living in the community beyond the Home. Mercy Home is 99.4 percent privately funded and operates at two locations: a home for boys in the West Loop and a home for girls in the Beverly Morgan Park community.

Golf in the city! Gather your foursome for a great day at Beverly Country Club, one of Chicago’s most historic courses, while raising funds for kids at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. Join us for the 11th annual Mercy Home Golf Classic on Aug. 16. Enjoy lunch in the afternoon, cocktails and dinner following golf. For details, visit mercyhome.org/golf-event.

Mercy Homes’ Leader Council, a group of preeminent women in the business and civic arenas, celebrates the academic achievements of Mercy Home’s graduates at the annual Graduates’ Luncheon. This year’s event will be held entirely online at 11:45 a.m. on June 8. Visit mercyhome.org/ graduates-luncheon-event for details.

FUNDING SOURCES Contributions

80% 7% 6% 5% 2%

Programs Events Grants Other

FAST FACTS

ADDRESS 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607

299 employees

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Founded in 1887

LEADERSHIP

Cheryl Murphy CFO, VP - Finance, Human Resources & Facilities

PHONE 877-637-2955

WEBSITE mercyhome.org

2020 revenue: $40 million

Steve Snyder CIO, VP - Information Technology

Joe Wronka VP - Advancement

Tom Gilardi VP - Youth Programs

Emily Neal VP - Organizational Development & Clinical Operations

Liz Kuhn Tomka VP - Education & Career Resources

Rev. L. Scott Donahue President & CEO

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Investment Opportunity: Unlimited Growth Potential Meliya loves math and wants to be a doctor. But she grew up in an abusive household, so schoolwork was the furthest thing from her mind. Then Meliya came to Mercy Home. She got the care she needed to heal, and the education she needed to succeed. Invest in bright futures for children like Meliya.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Support Your financial generosity provides housing for homeless youth and pregnant and parenting young mothers and their children; free basic health care to individuals unable to access it elsewhere; and compassionate, nonjudgmental relationships that bring hope and change lives. Visit thenightministry.org/support-us.

WHAT WE DO The Night Ministry is a Chicago-based nonprofit whose mission is to provide housing, health care, and human connection to young people and adults struggling with homelessness or poverty. Every year, The Night Ministry touches the lives of nearly 6,000 members of the Chicago community who have nowhere else to go. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have continued to provide essential services and resources, including vaccinations, to Chicago’s homeless and poor—members of our community who have been particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus and its impact on our economy and society. Our health outreach bus features a specially designed nurse’s office and brings free basic medical care, HIV testing, meals, hygiene supplies, supportive services and a sense of community to Chicago neighborhoods with high concentrations of poverty and homelessness and limited health care resources. Our street medicine program visits individuals who have the most difficulty accessing traditional services across the city, addressing immediate health and survival needs and linking them to resources such as housing.

ADDRESS 1735 N. Ashland Ave. Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60622

In-Kind Donations Hunger is a major challenge for the individuals and families served by The Night Ministry. You can help by providing sack suppers and gift cards to grocery stores

The Night Ministry is providing health care, resources and supportive services at select CTA stations during late-night hours to assist members of Chicago’s homeless population seeking shelter on the trains.

Foundations

42% 22% 19% 6% 5% 3% 2% 1%

Individuals Government Other Corporate Bequests Congregations Special Events

142 employees

LEADERSHIP

BOARD

Claudia L. Beals, MD

Alicia Pond

Dave Berger

Dana Ringer

James King Vice Chair

Michael V. Borromeo

Kristen Rothenberg

Dan Alter Treasurer

Rev. Shawna Bowman

Sonesh Shah

Bradley Caldwell

Dr. Garland ThomasMcDavid

Mini Datta Secretary

Paul W. Hamann President & CEO

Kiantae A. Bowles Board Chair

Founded in 1976

2020 revenue: $9.8 million

Gordon Addington

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Corporate Involvement Partnering with The Night Ministry sends a message to employees, customers and the community about your dedication to assisting people in need. For corporate sponsorship or support opportunities, contact Heather Nash, senior director of foundation and corporate philanthropy, at 773-506-6029 or heather@ thenightministry.org.

FUNDING SOURCES

PHONE 773-784-9000

WEBSITE thenightministry.org

Serve and Learn This is an opportunity for your employees to engage in a service project, virtually or at your office, that will help the individuals and families we serve while learning about our mission. Contact Miranda Dean, resource coordinator, at 773-506-6022 or miranda@ thenightministry.org.

WHAT’S NEW

The Night Ministry is protecting Chicagoans experiencing homelessness or poverty against COVID-19 by offering vaccinations to those whom we serve in our youth housing programs and on the streets.

The Night Ministry’s six youth housing programs provide safe and supportive living environments for youth from all backgrounds who face multiple challenges. Ranging from overnight shelter to long-term housing, they include the only shelter in Chicago to reserve beds for pregnant and parenting young mothers as young as 14, and a new program that helps stabilize homeless young adults in their own apartments.

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Volunteer Individual and group volunteers help us fulfill our mission by providing essentials such as meals and supportive relationships to the individuals we serve on the streets and in our youth housing programs. Visit thenightministry.org/get-involved or email volunteering@thenightministry.org.

and fast food restaurants. Find out more about our current in-kind needs at thenightministry.org/wish-list.

Bennett Applegate Jr. Barbara Baran

William A. Goldstein Carol Hogan Norman Jeddeloh Terrence McMahon Don J. Mizerk

Dennis Thorn Ted Tomaras Mark Warren Sumedha Sharma Kellogg Board Fellow

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The pandemic has created challenges.

WE HAVE MET THEM. HOUSING

HEALTH CARE

HUMAN CONNECTION

COVID-19 has not stopped THE NIGHT MINISTRY from serving Chicagoans struggling with homelessness or poverty.

Our impact since the pandemic began:

• 514 young people and 36 of their children provided with safe, supportive housing

• 233 visits to the emergency room prevented, saving the public health system nearly $216,000 in ER costs

• 43,000 meals served to individuals who would have otherwise gone hungry

• 450 community members experiencing

homelessness vaccinated against COVID-19

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit Sign up to evaluate, repack and distribute food during a volunteer shift at our centers in Geneva, Park City, Rockford and Joliet. We have shifts for individuals and groups. These are great team-building activities for companies, organizations and families. Ages 8 and up are welcome. Explore Go to solvehungertoday.org/gethelp and use our interactive map to help a neighbor, co-worker, friend or family member get the food they need from nearby food pantries and food distributions. You can also volunteer, donate or discover other ways to get involved.

WHAT WE DO Our vision at Northern Illinois Food Bank is for everyone in Northern Illinois to have the food they need to thrive. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proud member of Feeding America, we serve our neighbors in 13 counties with dignity, equity and convenience, providing 250,000 meals a day. We bring together manufacturers, local and corporate grocers, area farmers, corporations, foundations and individuals who donate food and funding, and each week nearly 1,000 volunteers help us evaluate, repack and distribute food. We also proudly partner with more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and youth and senior feeding programs to provide nutritious food and resources. Our distribution centers are located in Geneva, Park City, Rockford and Joliet.

Join Serve on an event-planning committee or the Executive Women’s Council. Join us in advocating for and raising awareness of food insecurity initiatives. Sign up for our Advocacy Alerts and become a Food Bank Social Media Ambassador.

Help Others Get involved with the Food Bank to ensure everyone in Northern Illinois has the food they need to thrive. Our programs include mobile market pantries and food distribution pop-ups, My Pantry Express (a convenient, discreet way to access free groceries online), children’s summer and backpack nutrition programs, SNAP application and other resources assistance, Mobile Rx programs, and Winnebago Community Market food distributions in Rockford. Donate Give to the Food Bank. Every $1 donated helps provide $8 in groceries for our neighbors. A total of 97 percent of all resources goes directly to feeding programs. The Food Bank has received top ratings from Charity Navigator since 2003, is a Better Business Bureauaccredited charity and was awarded the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Guidestar. Share Spread the word about how we help our neighbors access the food they need. Share with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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The 22nd Hunger Scramble Golf Outing sold out quickly last year as Northern Illinois Food Bank supporters/golf enthusiasts were eager to escape their homes for some outdoor fun and exercise. Join us on Aug. 24 at the scenic Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton for our 2021 competitive event offering two rounds of tee times. Sponsorships still available.

Runners cross the finish line during the 2021 Fight Hunger 5K/10K on April 17 at Cantigny Park. This year, runners and walkers could participate either virtually or in person. Gold sponsors included Aldi, Optimum Nutrition, Tate and Lyle, Taylor Bruce Design Partnership, Think! and U.S. Foods.

FUNDING SOURCES Unrestricted contributions

58% 15% 14% 11% 2%

Temporarily restricted for programs Government funding and grants Program service fees Other

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ADDRESS 273 Dearborn Court Geneva, IL 60134

160 employees

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Julie Yurko President & CEO

Founded in 1983

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LEADERSHIP

PHONE 630-443-6910

WEBSITE solvehungertoday.org

2020 revenue: $183.3 million

Chris White Chief Operations Officer

Dirk Locascio Chair

Maeven Sipes Chief Philanthropy Officer

Douglas Eckrote Vice Chair

Jennifer Riippi Chief People Officer

William Connell Treasurer

Molly Vanderloo Chief Financial Officer

Stacey Barsema Secretary

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Today is our day to help solve hunger!

Northern Illinois Food Bank believes everyone in Northern Illinois should have the food they need to thrive. So let’s help our neighbors get the food they need. Go to SolveHungerToday.org to make an impact by donating, volunteering or getting involved.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit Experience the power of sport first-hand by attending a Special Olympics Illinois event near you. Visit soill.org for a current calendar of events.

Donate Help get one more athlete off of the sidelines and onto the field of play by donating online at soill.org/donate or by calling 1-800-394-0562.

Help Others Help someone reveal their inner champion by volunteering your time at a local competition. The gift of your time can help transform lives.

Join Special Olympics Illinois meets Better Business Bureau standards for charity accountability and for the last three years has attained the coveted Charity Navigator 4-star rating.

WHAT WE DO Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit every day through the transformative power and joy of sport. Through programming in sports, health, education, leadership and community building, Special Olympics is creating a new world of inclusion— building a culture that accepts and welcomes every single person, regardless of ability or disability.

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Special Olympics Illinois offers sports training and competitions year-round in 18 Olympicstyle sports. Currently, the statewide program serves more than 23,100 athletes with intellectual disabilities and over 13,000 young athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Through sports, our athletes celebrate their abilities, not their disabilities. Their world opens with acceptance and understanding, while becoming confident and empowered by their accomplishments. They make new friends, joining the most inclusive community on the planet—a global community that’s growing every day.

Experience courage, inspiration and joy through Special Olympics athletes at the annual Inspire Greatness Gala, set for Oct. 23 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

We’ve returned to in-person competition! Learn more about these events and volunteer opportunities at soill.org.

More than 65,000 rubber ducks race through the Chicago River as part of the annual Chicago Ducky Derby fundraiser. This year’s event will take place Aug. 5.

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70 employees

2020 revenue: $13 million (in-kind $1.8 million)

LEADERSHIP

Kim Riddering Chief Operating Officer

ADDRESS 820 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 330 Chicago, IL 60607

Chris Winston Chief Marketing Officer Cindy Villafuerte Chief Financial & Diversity Officer

PHONE 773-278-2178

Valerie Day Chief Development Officer WEBSITE soill.org

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Dave Breen President & CEO

FUNDING SOURCES Allocation Rate: 80%

Karen Wilson Board Chair

Founded in 1968 Special Olympics Inc.; 1977 Special Olympics Illinois Inc.

BOARD Brook Klawitter Vice Chair Karen Atwood Immediate Past Chair Jim Pieper Treasurer Terry Wheat Secretary

Tom Cox Board Governance & Membership Chair Kristin Achterhof Wheeler Coleman Jenny Fortner Steve Hamman Terrence J. Hancock Rep. Frances Hurley Scott Paddock Robert G. Reiter Jr. Eileen Sethna

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YOUR SUPPORT MAKES US STRONGER Make Special Olympics Illinois Your Charity of Choice Your support helps to provide more than 23,100 athletes with over 200 events, free of charge, where they can showcase their abilities.

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Contact Chris Winston at 312.315.6185 or cwinston@soill.org

www.soill.org Special Olympics Illinois is the only entity in Illinois accredited by Special Olympics, Inc. and authorized by license to use the Special Olympics™ trademark and logo. Any other entity that identiﬁes itself as a “Special Olympics” organization in Illinois is not accredited by Special Olympics, Inc.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit More information about the Council is available at thechicagocouncil.org/support. Explore Explore ideas that will shape the global future by visiting our website and watching a digital program, listening to our podcast or reading expert commentary and analysis.

WHAT WE DO ADDRESS 180 N. Stetson Ave., Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60601

PHONE 312-726-3860

WEBSITE thechicagocouncil.org

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that provides insight on critical global issues, advances policy solutions and fosters dialogue about what is happening in the world and why it matters to people in Chicago, the United States and around the globe. Organizations and individuals who support the Council believe, as we do, that an informed, engaged public with access to fact-based and balanced views on global issues helps to ensure effective U.S. engagement and supports a more inclusive, equitable and secure world.

Join Join the Council as a member to increase your global understanding and cultural intelligence, connect with other members who share your interest in the world, and expand your personal and professional networks—all while supporting our mission.

65 employees

Share Help us elevate fact-based and balanced views on global issues by sharing our content. Follow the Council on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube, or subscribe to our weekly email updates at thechicagocouncil.org/ subscribe.

Help Others Those who support the Council make it possible for us to offer inclusive access to our programming and content for those who do not have the means to join or donate.

LEADERSHIP Ivo H. Daalder President John R. Ettelson Board Chair

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Donate As a nonprofit, the Council relies on generous funding from members, donors, foundations and corporate partners to fulfill our mission.

The Council’s annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner (hosted virtually in 2020) honors distinguished individuals for their outstanding achievements in the realms of international relations, global thought leadership and philanthropy.

2020 revenue: $12 million

Founded in 1922

Fact-based. Balanced. Nonpartisan. We believe access to fact-based and balanced views helps support a more inclusive, equitable, and secure world. Learn how you can support the Council’s nonpartisan efforts to provide insight on critical global issues, advance policy solutions, and foster dialogue about what is happening in the world and why it matters. www.thechicagocouncil.org/support

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ADDRESS 36 S. Wabash Ave. Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60603

PHONE 312-464-9899

WEBSITE cityyearchicago.org/ chicago

City Year Chicago is committed to the belief that every student has the right to achieve academic success no matter what zip code they may live in. Many students lack access to learning environments and resources they need to thrive in school and in life, due to systemic inequities that disproportionately affect students of color and students growing up in low-income households. Through a highly committed team of AmeriCorps members serving as caring near-peer mentors and advocates for students in 31 Chicago Public Schools, City Year Chicago is in school, all day, every day, providing a holistic, integrated approach to further students’ social, emotional and academic development. Research confirms what many educators have long known: Learning happens through relationships, and

they’re foundational for our AmeriCorps members to support students. Our student success coaches work with educators to help create a welcoming school environment, which is essential for whole school improvement. Some ways we do this include schoolwide events, lunchtime clubs, and Whole School Greeting, where AmeriCorps members greet students and faculty as they enter the school building, sending a clear message of joy and belonging.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit Please visit City Year Chicago (cityyear.org/chicago) to learn more about the impact of our work, learn how to become a sponsor or to become a donor.

LEADERSHIP Myetie Hamilton Executive Director and VP

Schools partnering with City Year are up to three times more likely to improve proficiency rates in math, two times more likely to improve on state English assessments, and 92 percent of school staff agree that City Year AmeriCorps members help to foster a positive learning environment for their students. City Year Chicago’s ongoing commitment to advancing students’ learning is the “why” behind our critical work. City Year AmeriCorps members at Chicago’s Cloud Gate sculputure, aka “The Bean.”

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Founded in 1994

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ADDRESS 932 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607

PHONE 312-226-7984

WEBSITE hcenter.org

Haymarket Center is Chicago’s largest and most comprehensive provider of substance use disorder and mental health treatment services, serving 12,000 individuals per year. We provide every level of substance-use care to adults age 18 and over, including withdrawal management (detoxification); residential and outpatient treatment; and recovery homes—and a vast array of supportive services. Our clients come from every area of Illinois, but primarily from Chicago’s most highly-stressed communities. All patients can access care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of ability to pay.

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304 employees

LEADERSHIP

Visit Learn more about Haymarket Center by visiting our website at hcenter.org.

Dan Lustig, PsyD, CAADC, COPD II President & CEO

Join Receive updates and announcements by joining our mailing list.

The Honorable Lee A. Daniels Board Chair

Help Others Our Leadership Council welcomes members who want to help expand our reach and advance our mission.

Karen Kissel Sr. EVP Kenyatta Cathey VP - Clinical Services

Jeffrey Collord VP - Operations Sarah English VP - Development Jesse Taylor VP - Facility & Business Services Michael Baldinger Medical Director

Donate Financial donations can be made at hcenter.org or by mail. Donations support access to treatment and support services regardless of ability to pay. Share Amplify our message by sharing our impact on social media. Look for us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

The annual Father Mac Appreciation Award Luncheon celebrates Haymarket Center partners who help advance the organization’s mission. At the 2019 luncheon are (from left) The Honorable Lee A. Daniels, board chair; Dr. Susan Rose, board vice chair; Peter O’Brien, Kennedy Forum Illinois board president; State Rep. Deb Conroy; and Dr. Dan Lustig, Haymarket Center president and CEO. The event will return in 2022 as an evening gala.

2020 revenue: $30 million

Founded in 1975

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Visit To learn more about Invest For Kids and to register for the 13th annual Invest For Kids Conference on Nov. 4—Chicago’s premier investable ideas event—please visit investforkidschicago.org.

WHAT WE DO

ADDRESS 875 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60611

EMAIL info@ifkchicago.com

WEBSITE investforkidschicago.org

Invest For Kids is dedicated to supporting high-impact organizations that serve Chicago-area youth from under-resourced communities. Since 2009, we have invested in nearly 70 organizations committed to transforming the lives of young people. To accomplish our mission, Invest For Kids hosts an annual investment conference where industry professionals share their best ideas. Since the costs associated with the conference are underwritten by our cofounders, 100 percent of the proceeds are directly donated to the carefully selected nonprofits.

5 employees

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INVEST FOR KIDS

Ben Kovler Co-Founder

Katie Hurley Wales Executive Director

Ron Levin Co-Founder

Barbara Wolf Director - Giving

Join To join our growing list of volunteers and supporters (both individual and corporate), and to join our mailing list, please contact Executive Director Katie Hurley Wales at katie@ifkchicago.com. Donate Tax-deductible financial donations can be made online through our website or mailed to our office address. To discuss the impact and benefits of corporate partnership, please contact our Executive Director Katie Hurley Wales at katie@ifkchicago.com. Share Connect and share with us on social media, including Facebook and LinkedIn.

Invest For Kids’ annual conference is Chicago’s premier investable ideas event. The 13th annual conference will take place Nov. 4 and 100 percent of the proceeds will support organizations serving Chicago-area youth.

2020 revenue: $1.6 million

Founded in 2009

Invest For Kids hosts an annual investment conference where industry professionals share their best ideas, and 100% of proceeds are donated to organiza�ons that serve Chicago area youth from under-resourced communi�es.

SAVE THE DATE 13th Annual

Chicago’s Premier Investable Ideas Conference November 4, 2021 70

80,000+

organiza�ons supported

children impacted

$200,000

$16M

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INVEST IN KIDS BUILD THE FUTURE investforkidschicago.org

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100%

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit Visit our website (mikvachallenge. org) to learn more about our programs, impact and process.

WHAT WE DO

ADDRESS 200 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60604

PHONE 312-863-6340

WEBSITE mikvachallenge.org

Mikva Challenge is a youth development and civic education organization focused on preparing youth to be informed, empowered, active citizens and community leaders who will promote a just and equitable society. Established in Chicago in 1997, the nonpartisan, national organization is named in honor of the late American politician, federal judge, lawyer and law professor Abner J. Mikva and his wife, educator Zoe Mikva. Driven by the belief that policy makers will make more informed decisions if they incorporate youth voices, Mikva Challenge’s three core program areas focus on youth community problemsolving, youth electoral participation and youth policy-making. Mikva Challenge knows that democracy is people taking action—speaking, engaging, learning, listening. It clears a path for young people to be involved and to develop confidence and habits that will serve them— and the world they share—all their lives.

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LEADERSHIP Verneé Green Executive Director

Peter Barber Advisory Board Chair

Carla Rubalcava Managing Director - Programs

Jamie Dillon Director - Development

Join Join our mailing list (bit.ly/ MikvaMailing) to learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, and stay up-to-date on youth leadership initiatives. Together, we can help young people lead our democracy. Donate Become a Mikva donor. Contribute online (mikvachallenge.org/donate) or send cash and check donations to our office, 200 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60604. Share Connect with us on social media! Follow @MikvaChallenge on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can also find us on LinkedIn.

30 employees

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was a special guest at the 2019 Mikva Challenge spring benefit. The annual event brings together Chicago’s civic, philanthropic and business community to recognize youth voice and leadership. For details about this year’s event, please visit bit.ly/MikvaILBenefit2021.

2020 revenue: $5.3 million

Founded in 1998

Democracy is a verb. Join us in making our democracy better by supporting and empowering the young people who are are shaping it. Mikva youth are 6x more likely to volunteer in elections and be civically engaged Mikva alumni vote 4x more than their peers nationally 8 in 10 adult leaders are more likely to include youth in policymaking and community improvement after participating in Mikva programs

Be a donor today! mikvachallenge.org/donate

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ADDRESS 1279 N. Milwaukee Ave., 4th Floor Chicago, IL 60622

PHONE 773-329-4111

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) was created to fight redlining and improve distressed neighborhoods. Our teams work with communities on the city’s south and west sides to revitalize neighborhoods and increase affordable housing for working-class families. Since 1975, we have recognized the impact of race, income and social status on a person’s housing security. NHS works to correct the inequities and end the exploitative practices that create housing insecurity. Our work is directly focused on fostering racial equality and helping to close the racial wealth gap. Our goals are to ensure individuals are able to attain safe and sustainable housing, and, to provide a foundation for economic stability in neighborhoods of choice.

WEBSITE nhschicago.org

By supporting NHS, you are helping to create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities.

68 employees

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Visit Find NHS online, at our neighborhood hubs and partner neighborhood offices to learn about our services.

Help Others Donate your talents in housing, marketing and communications or nonprofit administration.

Explore Investigate all the ways we help homeowners buy, fix and keep their homes at nhschicago.org/contact.

Donate Contribute online at nhschicago.org/donate or to @NHSChicago via PayPal or Venmo. Cash and check donations can also be sent to our central office at 1279 N. Milwaukee Ave., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60622.

Join Our growing list of volunteers, supporters, and corporate and community partners help deliver the dream of homeownership.

Share Follow @NHSChicago on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can also find us on LinkedIn and YouTube.

LEADERSHIP Anthony E. Simpkins President & CEO

Robin Coffey Chief Credit Officer

Robert V. McGee Board Chair

Kate Fenner-Lux Director - Resource Development

Donna Clarke Chief Operating Officer

Linda Greene Director - NHS Redevelopment Corp.

Beyond housing, NHS also supplies PPE, meals and important information related to mortgage and rental grants to Chicago residents.

2020 revenue: $5.2 million

Founded in 1975

You Make Our Work Possible.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. (NHS) is driven by the belief that homeownership is essential to strengthening households and communities. NHS advocates for working families and revitalizes communities through community building, real estate development, mortgage lending, homeownership education and housing policy. We create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their neighborhoods. We do this by

Educating and preparing new homeowners for success

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Lending to help people buy, fix and keep their homes

Sustaining home ownership through foreclosure prevention services

• • • Preserving, rehabbing and investing in housing

Building powerful and enduring community partnerships

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit Shop our three luxury resale boutiques, along with a curated selection of our featured finds online at northshoreexchange.org.

WHAT WE DO ADDRESS 372 Hazel Ave. Glencoe, IL 60022 900 North Michigan Shops, Level Four Chicago, IL 60611 Westfield Old Orchard Skokie Blvd. & Old Orchard Rd. Skokie, IL 60077

PHONE Glencoe 847-835-0026 Chicago 312-374-3055 Skokie 847-410-7337

North Shore Exchange is luxury on a mission. We’re Chicagoland’s only nonprofit luxury designer consignment boutique featuring the very best in guaranteed authentic luxury and contemporary women’s designer fashion, men’s designer accessories, and a curated collection of upscale furniture and home décor where every purchase gives back. We specialize in luxury brands like Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Prada and YSL, plus contemporary brands like DVF, Theory, Stuart Weitzman and more. Every consignment, donation and purchase supports charities serving Chicagoland children and families in need.

WEBSITE northshoreexchange.org

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Explore Visit our website to browse our latest designer fashion and home consignment arrivals, learn more about selling with us, catch up on our latest news, and subscribe to our VIP list. Join Want a fun way to give back? We are actively seeking new volunteers in a variety of roles. Share your time, talent and skills, meet like-minded people, and help make a difference right here in Chicago. Visit us online to learn more and get involved.

LEADERSHIP Help Others Shopping, consigning and donating with North Shore Exchange helps feed the hungry, house the homeless, provide critically-needed medical care for the most vulnerable Chicagoans, and so much more. Consign Consigning with us is easy and rewarding. We pay competitive rates—up to 90 percent—and as a small business, we can give your items the spotlight they deserve. While you’re earning cash fast, we’ll donate our profits to charity. Learn more about how to sell with us on our website. Share Follow us on Facebook and on Instagram and subscribe to our VIP list at northshoreexchange.org.

2020 revenue: $2.1 million (FY 2020)

Wendy Serrino Founder, Board Chair

Martha Kirtley Director - Fashion & Consignor Relations

Susan Sholl VP Isabelle Goossen Treasurer Sheilah Burnham Secretary

Emily Merjan Director - Home Décor Franco Lim Director Information Technology

From left: Margo Koval, past chair philanthropy committee; Wendy Serrino, founder and board chair; Susan Sholl, VP and Director - Furniture.

Founded in 2013

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ADDRESS 1021 N. Mulford Rd. (headquarters) Rockford, IL 61107

Founded in 1916, Rosecrance is a national leader in behavioral health services. Our comprehensive substance use and mental health services help accelerate progress and create a roadmap that goes beyond initial treatment, because that’s the key to long-term success.

PHONE 815-387-5636

WEBSITE rosecrance.org

Rosecrance Griffin Wiliamson Campus

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Visit Contact us to tour our treatment sites, including our teen and adult behavioral health residential campuses and our recovery residence in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. We have committed, compassionate staff waiting to meet you. Explore Visit our website, rosecrance.org, to learn more about our vibrant, robust treatment options ranging from residential to outpatient programs for both adolescents and adults with mental health or substance use disorders. Currently offering virtual services for outpatient and continuing care including our parent support group, Parent Café. Join Consider making a difference by joining The Rosecrance Foundation Chicago Board. For more information contact Anne Boccignone at 815-387-5636.

1,268 employees

For substance use and mental health treatment in the Midwest, there’s only one choice: Rosecrance. Our unmatched legacy as a proven behavioral health care leader is a source of hope and strength to those we serve. You have the power to provide that hope. Last year, Rosecrance committed more than $4 million to reduce financial barriers to care, and provided direct charity care support to nearly 500 families. Help us to offer hope and the best opportunity for lasting recovery with a gift to The Rosecrance Foundation.

ROSECRANCE.ORG

Help Others Whether you’re concerned about the behavioral health of yourself or a loved one, it’s important to equip yourself with resources and education. Rosecrance is here to help.

David Gomel, PhD President & CEO Rosecrance Health Network

Donate Donations help expand Rosecrance programs and reduce financial barriers for families seeking treatment. Please help us continue to provide help, hope and the best opportunity for lasting recovery to even more families by making donations at rosecrance.org/give or by contacting Anne Boccignone at 815-387-5636.

Judi Jobe Chief Administrative Officer

Share Connect with us at facebook. com/lifeswaiting and Twitter @ rosecrancenews for a closer look at what goes on at Rosecrance. From stories of recovery to program and event highlights, our social media goal is to connect with you and remind everyone #Lifeswaiting.

45,736 clients served in FY2020

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADERS IN TREATING SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS.

Dr. Tom Wright Chief Medical Officer Rosecrance Health Network

Janis Waddell Chief Marketing Officer Anne Boccignone Executive Director - The Rosecrance Foundation Carlene Cardosi Regional President Rosecrance, Inc Dr. Adrienne Adams Medical Director Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus Dr. Ray Garcia Medical Director Rosecrance Harrison Campus

Founded in 1916

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit You can visit any of our community centers to access services, make donations or volunteer. Find a list of 29 locations throughout the greater Chicagoland, northern Illinois and northwest Indiana areas at salarmychicago.org.

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ADDRESS 5040 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60630

PHONE 773-725-1100

WEBSITE salarmychicago.org

The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division is the largest direct provider of social services in Chicagoland, and is a critical safety net for those in need. We serve more than one million people every year throughout Chicago, northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. In partnership with our generous donors and dedicated volunteers, we battle homelessness, hunger, human trafficking, violence, substance abuse, hopelessness and more—all with the goal of Doing the Most Good.

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884 employees

Join Our advisory board, junior board and special event committees are always looking for new members. We also have openings in our program advisory committees (communications, social services, finance, etc.).

LEADERSHIP Lt. Col. Lonneal Richardson Divisional Commander

Capt. Xavier Montenegro Divisional Program Secretary

Lt. Col. Patty Richardson Divisional Director - Women’s Ministries & Officer Development Secretary

Capt. Heather Montenegro Divisional Youth Secretary & Divisional Candidates Secretary

Maj. Enrique Azuaje General Secretary & Adult Ministries Coordinator

Maj. Beverly Gates Divisional Business Secretary

Maj. Nancy Azuaje Women’s Ministries Secretary

Envoy Scott Hurula Men’s Ministries Secretary

Help Others Visit our website to learn more about volunteer opportunities and to start the registration process. We especially seek volunteers who can help with job skills mentoring, emergency disaster services, health fair event support and Red Kettle bell ringers. Donate Financial gifts can be made on our website, with all donations staying local. To donate clothing, food, school supplies and other items, call 773-205-3502. To provide holiday gifts for children in need through our Angel Tree program, visit theangelgivingtree.com.

The annual Hope “Fore” Kids golf classic at the Glen Club raises money for Salvation Army youth programs and shelter for families in crisis. This year’s event will be Sept. 7; visit salarmychicago.org/ golf for details.

2020 revenue: $121 million

Founded in 1865 in London, expanded to Chicago in 1885.

Serving your neighborhood before, during, and after the pandemic.

www.salarmychicago.org

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ADDRESS 4101 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, IL 60613

PHONE 773-572-5500

Thresholds provides innovative behavioral and primary health care that promotes empowerment, well-being and full participation in community life. Through unwavering community-based engagement, support and advocacy, Thresholds provides home, health and hope to more than 8,000 youth and adults with serious mental illnesses and substance-use conditions every year. With locations in five counties, the agency provides sizable coverage throughout Illinois with housing, employment, education, physical and mental health care, peer supports, and a state-ofthe-art research and training center. Few, if any, agencies in the country have more experience than Thresholds in providing supportive services to people with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Founded in 1959, Thresholds is one of the largest providers of community mental health services in Illinois. The agency has 33 unique programs that employ 186 clinical teams, operating out of 97 sites (including more than 80 residential locations) throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

WEBSITE thresholds.org

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1,174 employees

HOW YOU CAN HELP

LEADERSHIP

Visit Learn more about Thresholds by visiting our website thresholds.org.

Mark Ishaug CEO

Al Shoreibah CFO

Join We welcome new members to our board of directors as well as our junior board.

Debbie Pavick Chief Clinical Officer

Brent Peterson Chief Development Officer

Mark Furlong COO

Peggy Flaherty SVP

Donate Financial donations can be made via our website thresholds. org. We also accept donations of toiletries, blankets and other personal items at any of our Chicago-area locations.

Chris Noone Chief Talent Officer

Debra Howard-Frye SVP

Heather O’Donnell SVP - Public Policy

Eileen Niccolai VP

Share Share our social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Thresholds’ 2021 Gala - The Power of Recovery featured veteran broadcaster and mental health advocate Jane Pauley (not pictured) and ABC 7 news anchor Cheryl Burton (left). The virtual gala celebrated Thresholds’ accomplishments of the past year and honored its supporters.

2020 revenue: $98 million

Founded in 1959

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit Check out our website and social media to learn more about our advisory services, procurement opportunities, and access to capital and WBE certification programs. ADDRESS 8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60603

Join Participate in our business cohorts, workshops and events. Help Others Offer your knowledge and subject matter expertise to our clients.

WEBSITE wbdc.org

WHAT WE DO The mission of the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is to support and accelerate business development and growth, targeting women and serving all diverse business owners, in order to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy.

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Debra Jennings-Johnson Board Chair

Explore Discover the many opportunities we offer to fuel economic growth.

PHONE 312-853-3477

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Emilia DiMenco President, CEO

Donate Make donations to fund our programs, services, and events and sponsor women business owners seeking to become a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certified by the WBDC on behalf of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Share Connect with us on social media to help spread awareness about our programs, services and events.

38 employees

2020 revenue: $6.1 million

WBDC’s annual Midwest Regional Conference, held in Chicago, brings together women business owners and community, corporate, and government partners for a day of inspiration, information, connecting, and business opportunities. In 2021, this will be a virtual event.

Founded in 1986

5/18/21 12:31 PM