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Tony Priolo prepares a pork dish in a paella pan while cooking for World Central Kitchen.

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From high-profile chefs to area churches and corporations, Chicagoans are donating money and time to Ukrainians displaced and under attack by Russian aggression

BY JUDITH CROWN

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t’s a long way from caprese salad and prosciutto pizza in Chicago to cooking borscht and goulash at the PolishUkrainian border.

But Chef Tony Priolo of Italian restaurant Piccolo Sogno last month returned from a weeklong volunteer assignment with fellow high-profile chefs Paul Kahan and Giuseppe Tentori cooking for World Central Kitchen. The nonprofit has been feeding refugees crossing the border and delivering food to stricken areas of Ukraine.

“To think one day you have everything and the next day you’re traveling for weeks with a single bag to get out of your country,” Priolo says. “Food helps; it provides some comfort.”

The chefs are part of a local outpouring of support for Ukraine, which has been under Russian attack since Feb. 24. With Chicago having the secondlargest concentration of Ukrainians in the U.S., some in the city have been able to send funds directly to friends and contacts on the ground. Those targeted contributions complement a broad wave of individual and company donations to Chefs Paul Kahan, top, and Giuseppe Tentori were global relief organizations such as among the World Central UNICEF and the Kitchen volunteers.

International Committee of the Red Cross.

The Ukrainian Baptist Church of Berwyn, for example, sent $100,000 to missionaries who support sister churches. The Selfreliance Federal Credit Union, which is rooted in the Ukrainian community, had raised more than $500,000 as of mid-April and waived transfer and wire fees for money bound to Poland and Ukraine. Real estate entrepreneur Daniil Cherkasskiy started a chain of trusted contacts who could take care of hard-tofill needs such as baby formula and pet food.

Small businesses have stepped up.

The Onion Roll Delicatessen in Oak Park baked blue and yellow bagels to honor the colors of the Ukrainian flag and donated proceeds to a fund established by St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church.

At the other end of the spectrum, corporate Chicago responded with direct contributions to relief organizations and matching programs. Kraft Heinz

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For Ukraine, an outpouring of support from Chicago UKRAINE from Page 13 donated $1 million to the Red Cross, implemented a company match for employees wishing to donate to relief organization and has stopped shipping Kraft Heinz products to Russia. The Motorola Solutions Foundation donated to Direct Relief, a nonprofit organization with a long history of providing aid to the region, and is matching employee donations to organizations providing humanitarian aid.

One of the area’s largest foundations—the Jewish Federation of Chicago—had raised $7.5 million as of early April, combining its funds with the contributions of other U.S. Jewish federations for a bigger impact. It channels dollars to organizations that were operating in Ukraine before the invasion and other nongovernmental organizations that are stepping up to provide relief.

“When you pool resources and have trusted partners on the ground, you can have an impact that wouldn’t otherwise be possible,” says JUF Chicago board member Wendy Abrams.

Meanwhile local agencies are readying for an influx of Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers. President Joe Biden pledged to allow permanent refugee status for up to 100,000 Ukrainians in a process that requires them to apply to the State Department while they are still outside the U.S. Separately, Ukrainians are beginning to enter the U.S. and Chicago with a goal of humanitarian parole, which, if granted, gives them a year to apply for asylum, says Melineh Kano, executive director of RefugeeOne, the city’s largest resettlement agency.

Many traveling to Chicago have family here, but those relatives don’t always have a lot of resources to help, she says, adding, “We are gearing up to welcome and serve them.” The agency has one Ukrainian speaker and is looking to hire another. It provides assistance with housing, jobs and learning English.

Chef Tony Priolo at his restaurant Piccolo Sogno.

Ukrainians began arriving in Chicago during the 1870s, the first of four waves of mass immigrations. The first arrivals were mostly poor peasants seeking a better life, according to the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago. Subsequent waves date to the end of World War I, when Ukraine declared itself an independent nation, and World War II, when professionals and intellectuals fled Stalin’s oppression.

The dissolution of the Soviet Union spurred the most recent wave in the 1990s.

Many settled in the Near West Side neighborhood known as

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Tony Priolo and Paul Kahan prepare food at the Polish-Ukrainian border.

Ukrainian Village, bounded by Division Street and Chicago, Western and Damen avenues. It’s the center of Ukrainian cultural life, with churches, schools and restaurants, although the population has dispersed over the years.

Chicago has the second-largest U.S. population of Ukrainians, after New York, according to data from the Census Bureau and New York-based Ukrainian scientific nonprofit Shevchenko Scientific Society, with estimates ranging between 54,000 and 64,000. Kyiv is among Chicago’s 20 sister cities, according to World Business Chicago Among the third wave of refugees was Oleh Karawan, whose family fled Lviv when he was 6 and arrived in the U.S. in 1949. His family was at risk of being deported to Siberia because they opposed the Soviets in supporting an independent Ukraine, says Karawan, chair of the Chicago-based Selfreliance Federal Credit Union, which was established in 1951 by a group of Ukrainian immigrants.

As of last month, the credit union had raised more than $500,000 that was distributed to three Ukrainian relief organizations, including Chicago-based Ukrainian Medical Association of North America Foundation, which has been shipping medicine and medical supplies.

The credit union foundation’s waiver of wire fees has helped other local organizations such as the Ukrainian Baptist Church of Berwyn, says deacon Igor Kalinin, who was born in Kyiv and whose father is the recently retired pastor of the Berwyn church. Missionaries at sister churches have been purchasing food and medicine in Poland and distributing the supplies to different regions in Ukraine, he says.

The church also is supporting a bakery in Kyiv that is run by a congregant’s family. “We’re sending money to keep the lights on and provide supplies,” Kalinin says.

“They are providing bread for the community 24/7.” Ukrainian Baptist also teamed with Berwyn restaurant Autre Monde in

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Cherkasskiy wired the funds on a Tuesday, and the driver secured a bus the same day and drove the orphans to the Polish border. The next day Kherson fell to Russian forces. Cherkasskiy said he recently was funding seven teams that had evacuated 17,000 Ukrainians.

Cherkasskiy works as a director at a real estate data company that was acquired by Zillow and says he is “balancing priorities.” He named his volunteer operation Ukraine TrustChain because it relies on a network of trusted personal relationships. TrustChain has raised $500,000, and Cherkasskiy hopes to reach potential donors beyond the immediate Ukrainian community. He’s applying for federal nonprofit status as a 501(c)(3) organization.

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a March fundraiser that generated $3,500—part of the $100,000 raised by the church.

The efforts of Ukrainian immigrant Cherkasskiy started when a childhood friend who had just delivered premature twins posted a plea for infant formula at the small natal facility in Kyiv.

A Kyiv real estate agent responded to Cherkasskiy’s Facebook post and started driving to pharmacies in town in search of the needed product. While others ended up securing the formula, Cherkasskiy asked the agent how he could help. Could she use money for food and fuel?

“Within a week she had a team of 70,” he says. The group focused attention on seniors who were isolated at home, bringing them food, medicine and supplies. “At one point elderly people in Kyiv couldn’t find food for their pets,” he says.

In another instance, Cherkasskiy found himself in conversation with a group looking for a bus to evacuate an orphanage in Kherson. They could rescue 100 children at a cost of $5,000.

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traveled to one of the border crossings. “It was organized chaos, but in a good way,” Brown recalls. There are tents set up providing the refugees with food, water, medical care and a place to sleep. “It’s humanity taking care of humanity,” he says.

But the difficulty, he adds, is that when you speak to the refugees, you realize they’re in trauma. “Two weeks before they were their homes with their families,” he says. “Overnight, that is thrown up in the air. Families are broken up. Husbands and sons are fighting a war they didn’t want.”

Chef Priolo’s humanitarian journey began the morning after the Russian invasion while he was exercising and watching the news. He fired off an email to some fellow chefs: “We need to do something for the people of Ukraine.” Sarah Stegner, the chef at Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook, called Priolo. “I’m in; what kind of help do you need?” she recalls asking.

The pair built a team that organized a mid-March fundraiser at Navy Pier featuring dishes from 72 chefs. The event quickly sold out and raised $500,000. It wasn’t just borscht and cabbage rolls.

Priolo’s Piccolo Sogno offered a seafood salad, and Stegner featured a blue cheese terrine with candied pecans and grapes.

The chefs agreed to send the funds to World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit founded by celebrity chef José Andrés after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. The organization’s #ChefsForUkraine last month was nearing 300,000 daily meals—sending food to 30 cities and towns in Ukraine as well as feeding refugees at border crossings in Poland, Romania and Moldova. World Central Kitchen recently delivered hot food and supplies to besieged residents of the Kyiv suburbs of Irpin and Bucha, the sites of atrocities by Russian troops.

Priolo joined chefs Kahan of The Publican and Tentori of GT Fish & Oyster to cook at World Central Kitchen for a week in April. They worked out of a converted open-air warehouse in Poland near the border and cooked from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Priolo acknowledges that he had never cooked at such huge volumes.

Cherkasskiy’s initiative represents one person making a difference, but it’s more common for organizations to leverage their numbers. That’s the case with the Jewish Federation of Chicago, which has distributed its $7.5 million raised in relief funds through its umbrella organization, Jewish Federations of North America, which have collectively have raised $50 million.

Chicago’s funds are allocated to three primary partners well established in Ukraine—the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the Jewish Agency for Israel and World ORT—as well as 13 nongovernmental organizations that are stepping up. For example, the Israel Trauma Coalition trains people to help those suffering from psychological traumas, and the Hadassah Medical Organization provides medical equipment to the Ukraine health system. These groups extend aid beyond the Ukrainian Jewish community to Ukrainians caught in the crossfire as well as the millions of refugees crossing into neighboring countries.

Abrams and another JUF Chicago board member, David Brown, traveled to the Polish and Ukrainian border in mid-March to observe the situation firsthand and see how funds were being deployed. They were part of a group of 30 Jewish leaders who spent a quick 48 hours on the ground.

They collected stories to convey back to Chicago com- “WHEN YOU POOL RESOURCES AND HAVE munities to rally TRUSTED PARTNERS ON THE GROUND, further support.

At a hotel in War- YOU CAN HAVE AN IMPACT THAT saw that was serving as a refugee WOULDN’T OTHERWISE BE POSSIBLE.” center, Abrams met a young mother Wendy Abrams, JUF Chicago board member with her two chil“We cooked what they told us dren who had left their home in to cook: borscht, stews, potato haste after Russian forces bombed salad and beet salad,” Priolo says. the nearby Zaporizhzhia nuclear “It was intense. The trucks were in power plant in southern Ukraine. and out all day picking up food.”

“Her husband looked at her The group traveled to a checkand said, ‘You’ve got to save our point to observe firsthand the children. Get on a bus.’ She had Ukrainians coming across the bor15 minutes to throw things in der. Within seconds the refugees a bag,” Abrams said. The mom see World Central Kitchen, where and her kids endured an overthey can get soup, sandwiches, night train trip to the border in a apples and water—they can take packed car and stood for hours in whatever they want,” Priolo says. the cold before they could cross “It was mostly moms, kids and the border. grandparents. It was sad to see.”

On the second day, the group

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As oil prices soar, so too does food insecurity

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affect nearly every asmagine being in pect of our food supply a situation where chain. That’s a dangeryou have to decide ous one-two punch for between filling your those who are already car’s tank and paying on the margins ecoyour heating bill or nomically. buying food for your The net result is less family. nutritional value for Now, imagine both their families. Chilyour energy costs and dren will go hungry. your grocery costs Casey Herman is Rising energy pricskyrocketing at the board president es have also affectsame time. of Nourishing ed the organizations That’s been the re- Hope. He also like ours dedicated to ality for the past few manages the U.S. serving people facing months for thou- energy, utility and hunger. Nourishing sands of our neigh- mining practice at Hope is part of the bors in the Chicago PricewaterhouseGreater Chicago Food area. Nearly all of us Coopers. Herman Depository’s network have felt the impact has served on the of hundreds of food in some way of the board of directors highest oil prices in of Feeding America pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in years, exacerbated by and the Mid-Ohio Cook County. All of Russia’s invasion of Food Collective. us likely have experiUkraine. Our supply of oil and natural gas in the Unit- enced increased food, utility and ed States has remained virtually transportation costs.

(This comes at a time when unchanged by these geopolitical events, but the price of oil visits to our food distributions is largely determined by global are up more than 56% compared to before the pandemic.) markets.

At Nourishing Hope, we’ll do For many of us, the soaring oil prices have meant shelling what we’ve done since 1970— out astonishing sums at the gas show up to serve our neighbors pump and at the grocery stores. in need. But we, and other simiUntil just recently, this spring lar organizations in Chicago, will was particularly cold and dreary, need your support to navigate so we kept the heat cranked up this latest crisis.

Better times will come evenas we waited for warm weather tually. The service industries will to arrive.

In other words, we gripe but rebound so long as COVID cases stay down. Jobs are abundantget by.

As the board president for ly available. But any thought of Nourishing Hope, formerly a full-blown economic recovknown as Lakeview Pantry, I’m ery have to be tempered until asking you to consider those oil prices stabilize, which could who have been and will contin- take years.

If anything, this is a remindue to be hit much harder. Hundreds of thousands of people ex- er that we’re all connected. In perience food insecurity in Cook good times and in bad, we’re all County, a grim fact made even in this together. A war in Europe more dire during the coronavi- doesn’t just affect people on another continent. And the local rus pandemic.

Now, because of rising energy impact isn’t just sticker shock at costs, they have less money to put the gas pump.

The health and well-being of toward food. And the food they buy costs more because oil prices our neighbors is at stake.

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• New corporate partners to help us provide internship opportunities; • Golfers interested in playing Medinah Country Club’s Ryder Cup course

CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

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In the midst of the COVID-19 recovery, nonprofits are continuing to adapt to various changes. Yet, their missions remain unchanged: to make the world a better place through their particular offerings.

As they prepare for the future, Giving Guide contributors shared their organizations’ upcoming opportunities and most pressing needs with Crain’s Content Studio. Please take a moment to consider how you can become involved and help them achieve their goals.

ANDERSON HUMANE 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

Anderson Humane needs you to volunteer for a committee or join our advisory board, helping to guide our organization through some exciting new projects in the coming years.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

• We need a new pet food supplier for the animals in our shelters.

• We need people to join our community of foster families, helping us care for even more animals and for those who need some extra love.

• We would like to find some additional advisory board-level volunteers.

ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

The pandemic continues to take a toll on the emotional and mental health of children. The need for our expertise is higher than ever.

We will continue to build sustaining programs that strengthen communities, help children and families through times of crisis, and enhance their well-being at every stage of life.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

We rely on donor gifts to give more kids access to specialized care. If you believe every child deserves a healthier future, make a monthly commitment at luriechildrens.org/monthly.

ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

Association House is one of Chicagoland’s largest bilingual foster care providers, and this year we’re looking to train and recruit a record number of new foster parents to provide safe homes for children. You can help by hosting a lunch-and-learn or expressing interest yourself!

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

• Pantry items for weekly food distribution; • Employer partners for expanding workforce programs; • Volunteer groups for projects at our residential facilities

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

Financial contributions will support the development of engagement experiences; efforts to position the next generation for leadership roles; research and thought leadership on global issues; and our evolving commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our biggest opportunity is expanding GiGi’s At Home programming into the GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse, a secure, interactive, global education platform and a permanent, worldwide solution for families who lack access to a physical playhouse.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

• Board members: Energetic, entrepreneurial business and civic leaders eager to create a more accepting world • Corporate partners: Companies committed to DEAI to sponsor GiGi’s programs, take the #GenerationG pledge and inspire employees to advocate for individuals with Down syndrome GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

Inflation, rising food prices and expiring COVID-19 relief programs prolong our community’s recovery to the pandemic. We have an opportunity to bolster the emergency food system and make equitable investments in communities facing the highest rates of food insecurity.

Through our Employment Services Program and Social Enterprise businesses, we want to help businesses create more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces. We are experts in inclusive hiring, accessibility and disability inclusion. Our work helps build individual confidence and community strength.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

We want to expand our partnerships with area businesses and create employment opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans. Our Social Enterprise services include Customer Contact Centers, Digital Accessibility Consulting, and Product Assembly and Fulfillment.

DANIEL MURPHY SCHOLARSHIP FUND 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

Join us in the DMSF Equitable Education Initiative, a program that ensures Murphy Scholars are provided tuition assistance, academic and social/emotional support. As a partner in the DMSF mission, you are making a four-year investment in Murphy Scholars by providing access to an equitable education.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

Support the DMSF Caddie Program! Every summer, up to 140 Scholars participate and have the opportunity to earn money, gain job experience, live in college dormitories and become eligible to apply for the Evans Scholarship.

FATHERHOOD EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

Donations and volunteers are essential to our work. Together, we can feed our neighbors and address hunger’s root causes through investing in local partners, connecting residents to job training and benefits, and advocating for policies that lift up our communities.

HAYMARKET CENTER 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

When patients enter treatment at Haymarket Center, many are experiencing homelessness and have complex medical and behavioral health needs. Our focus is to expand and improve our delivery model and physical space to simultaneously address substance use disorder, behavioral health and physical health to ensure long-term recovery.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

Stigma still exists and touches every aspect of our work—from access to treatment, to awareness of the disease, to funding.

We need passionate advocates who can help shine a light on substance use disorder, advance our mission, raise awareness of our cause and grow network of supporters.

INVEST FOR KIDS 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

We have an opportunity—with adequate funding—to remove cost as an impediment to fathers, so that they gain necessary training, skills and certifications to take advantage of the current job market, as skilled workers are highly demanded.

Our biggest opportunity is reconnecting with our audience and supporters at an in-person conference. As our primary activity, we rely on our conference’s success to fund our mission. This is particularly important when Chicago’s young people’s needs are at an all-time high.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

We’re especially interested in establishing a scholarship fund to help struggling fathers learn skills so they can earn a living and support their families. And we’d like to build relationships with Illinois-based community colleges so they can increase applicants’ awareness of scholarship availability through FEI.

Our number one wish is to reach a record-breaking fundraising goal of $2 million. Since 100 percent of our fundraising dollars are contributed to organizations in Chicago that serve young people, this will have a major impact.

GENESYS WORKS CHICAGO 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

Over 600 Chicago Public Schools’ juniors applied to be part of our program during their senior year, which means that, with your help, we could provide additional opportunities to this enterprising youth!

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THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE

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The impact of the pandemic will last for decades; needs will continue to evolve and grow. Our learnings, paired with our century of service, inform an investment in our frontline teams to deepen impact, enhance effectiveness and heighten engagement.

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We are interested in expanding our educational resources so people and families living with ALS can find answers to their questions when they need them most. Furthermore, we’d like to increase access to effective ALS therapies that can extend and improve quality of life.

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We want to increase support from the community to reach more people and families living with ALS, fund leading-edge research and expand multidisciplinary clinical care to bring us closer to realizing a world free of ALS.

1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

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MERCY HOME FOR BOYS & GIRLS

We’re interested in innovating our programs for neighbors facing food insecurity, providing additional access to the nutritious food they want and need to thrive, and enabling them to have a choice, regarding how and when they want to receive it.

Our biggest opportunity is helping us to reach more athletes in Chicago and across the state of Illinois. Get involved by supporting the Chicago Ducky Derby, attending our Champions Ball, or joining our Leaders Council or Young Professionals Board.

1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

Make a difference in young lives. We currently have open positions for qualified individuals at all levels in our youth care programs.

We want to overcome all barriers for those in need of food assistance. We encourage everyone’s help in raising awareness of available pantries and programs, while also destigmatizing the experience of asking for help.

Inclusion. For us, that starts on the playing field. Roughly $150 will send one athlete to a competition in 2022. Special Olympics Illinois provides programming for more than 21,000 athletes in Illinois—only a percentage of those who are eligible to compete.

NOURISHING HOPE

THRESHOLDS

1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

After opening a new centrally located facility on Hubbard Street this month, Nourishing Hope is poised to expand its online market, home delivery and mental health counseling programs, in partnership with community organizations throughout the city.

We are currently hiring for dozens of positions within the agency.

If you have ever wanted to make a real difference in people’s lives, Thresholds is the place for you. Visit www.thresholds.org/careers to see available opportunities.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

As we continue to grapple with the effects of the pandemic on top of rising inflation, we’re always welcoming volunteers, inkind donations and financial gifts. Learn more about ways that individuals, community groups, and corporate and foundation partners can become involved at nourishinghopechi.org.

Thresholds works with many individuals who are experiencing homelessness. As such, we are interested in donations of items well-suited for this population, including hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.), basic clothing items (socks, underwear) and cold weather clothing (warm coats, gloves, hats, etc.).

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

• Donations so that we can provide food, clothing, shelter, safety, therapy, education and career development for kids in crisis; • Committed professionals to join our team; • Help to send our kids to camp during the summer. Getting kids away from the city to experience nature promotes healing.

MIKVA CHALLENGE 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

In 2022, we will undergo strategic planning and identify how we will grow our work, tell the story of its impact and develop systems that ensure sustainable growth. We look forward to expanding our work with a focus on supporting a just, equitable and representative democracy that embraces youth voice!

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

Engaging more students (and supporters) than ever in Project Soapbox, our public speaking program that gives students a platform to speak out about the issues that impact them.

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF CHICAGO 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

We are committed to continuing to use our deep neighborhood connections to support homeownership while expanding business opportunities for entrepreneurs in areas that need assistance. We provide critical services to our communities and can help people acquire properties, giving them the chance to experience the peace of mind and stability that comes with property ownership.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

We are interested in receiving generous philanthropic support for operations and capacity building as we continue to provide services to communities in need.

THE NIGHT MINISTRY 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

The Night Ministry is launching its new strategic plan, which aims to strengthen the agency’s organizational capacity, while also increasing the quality and reach of its programs. These objectives are rooted in The Night Ministry, furthering its pursuit of becoming an anti-racism organization and in advancing innovation in its services and operations.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

• Your ongoing financial and material support of our work; • Your help in elevating the profile of our mission; • Advocating for affordable housing and related supports for our most vulnerable community members NORTH SHORE EXCHANGE 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

Our biggest opportunity is growing our consignor base since we can sell all the high-quality merchandise we receive—and our customers will find us because they recognize the great values they can buy.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

We are focused on growing sales in each of our outlets: all three stores (Glencoe, Chicago and Wilmette) and online. We also want to generate enough sales to give away over $500,000 a year to charity.

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PERSPECTIVES CHARTER SCHOOLS 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

We’re interested in expanding our professional certifications program, which empowers students with marketable skills, enabling them to earn an income and continue learning in their field of study. Our goal is for all students to graduate high school with 15 hours of college credits and a certification.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

To ensure that our students succeed in our certification programs, we are seeking:

THRIVE SCHOLARS 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

For the first time, the University of Chicago will be hosting Thrive’s signature six-week academic boot camp, known as Summer Academy, for 240 rising first-year college students, offering an opportunity for companies to become corporate funders and join our career panels.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

• Corporate partners to help identify growing industries; • Mentors to support our students and create meaningful learning experiences; • Updated computer labs, allowing students to access interactive tutoring and instructional software programs

• Develop outcome-driven partnerships with Chicago companies sponsoring Scholars in our six-year program and offering company exposure; • Recruit professional mentors for our Scholars; • Strategically grow Thrive Scholars Chicago Board of Directors to include leaders with connections that align with our Scholars’ career aspirations

ROSECRANCE

UNITED WAY OF METRO CHICAGO

1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

The Rosecrance Foundation is gearing up for an exciting event on Oct. 21 in Chicago, with a featured guest speaker who will share their personal story of recovery. To learn how you can get involved, please contact Sally Draper at 312-833-2097.

With your support, we can ensure individuals and families can meet their basic needs—like food, health care and housing—and work together to reverse the effects of disinvestment in our Black and Latinx communities.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

• Contributions to support adolescent and adult clients seeking treatment at Rosecrance, and support for our unique sober living program at Rosecrance Lakeview in Chicago; • Volunteers to help us plan our Oct. 21 fundraising event in Chicago; • Pro bono public relations experts to help us spread the word about our lifesaving mission

• Subscribers to our monthly United Way newsletter. Sign up today at liveunitedchicago.org.

• Followers on our social media channels: Facebook @ unitedwaychicago, Twitter and Instagram @unitedwaychi, and LinkedIn @United Way of Metro Chicago.

• Volunteers for our virtual and in-person opportunities. Learn more at liveunitedchicago.org/volunteers.

THE SALVATION ARMY 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

We will continue our efficient use of funding for our services, given how we apply 82 cents of every dollar donated, which goes directly into programming that supports residents in our service area. And we’ll improve upon the more than 50 social service programs we provide.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

We want to maintain the momentum of the generous donations we receive to help those who need it most in our city by providing support, such as short-term housing assistance, nutritious meals through our food pantries and emergency response services.

WOMEN’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER 1. What is your biggest opportunity in the upcoming year?

Without question, our biggest opportunity will be working to establish greater digital equity.

2. What’s top on your wish list now?

We are interested in expanding the availability of equity capital for women- and minority-owned businesses, sharing more WBDC programs and services through the hub and spoke model, and fueling growth for women- and minority-owned businesses by increasing procurement opportunities.

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

PHONE 312-227-4000

WHAT WE DO

HOW YOU CAN HELP

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.

Visit: For the highest-quality care close to home, visit one of our 13 outpatient centers, 11 partner hospitals and five primary care locations.

Promoting the health and well-being of children and adolescents beyond the hospital walls is a critical part of our mission. All community-focused 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.

WEBSITE luriechildrens.org

6,200 EMPLOYEES

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.

Join: Volunteer board and committee members are a critical part of our mission and the success of our fundraising initiatives, each made up of philanthropically-minded individuals dedicated to improving the lives of children. Join one of our esteemed boards to make a difference for kids.

Help Others: Shop our Feel Good Gifts guide to help provide critical support for the patients and programs at Lurie Children’s. You can browse the gift guide at luriechildrens.org/feelgoodgifts.

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 making a one-time donation, becoming a monthly giver or making a corporate gift.

Share: Share your experience or lend your support by connecting with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter at @LurieChildrens.

2021 REVENUE $60 million

FOUNDED IN 1882

FUNDING SOURCES Individuals Private foundations and estates Corporate

LEADERSHIP

56% 32% 12%

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Thomas P. Shanley, M.D. President & CEO

Roxanne Martino Chair - Medical Center Board

Matthew M. Davis, M.D., MAPP

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

Richard M. Dsida, M.D.

Michelle Stephenson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

Thomas H. Inge, M.D., Ph.D. Elizabeth J. Perlman, M.D. Cynthia K. Rigsby, M.D. Patrick C. Seed, M.D., Ph.D., FIDSA

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Grant Stirling, Ph.D. John Walkup, M.D. Derek S. Wheeler, M.D., MMM, MBA

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 Sept. 22. Learn more at luriechildrens.org/corporatecup.

The 66th Annual Gold Coast Fashion Show, hosted by the Children’s Service Board of Lurie Children’s, will be celebrated with a luncheon on Sept. 12 and evening cocktails on Sept. 15.

All donations support the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Visit goldcoastfashionshow.com for more information.

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Ranked #1 in Illinois

For a Reason Lurie Children’s is ranked the #1 children’s hospital in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report and our donors are a big reason why.

As a non-profit pediatric medical center, we rely on your generosity to help us provide the very best care to kids in Chicago and around the world.

Make a Difference

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WHAT WE DO

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Catholic Charities was established to meet human needs through the provision of basic and specialized services in the Mission of Charity. To the extent we are able, we are called to accompany anyone in need, regardless of their faith, gender, race or ethnicity.

Donate: Your financial gift helps individuals and families flourish for the long term. With your contribution, we can continue to help to those in need—with food, financial assistance and ongoing support. Visit catholicchairites.net and click on DONATE NOW to contribute.

Our work is informed by the Church’s teachings on the practices of charity, mercy and social justice, as well as the sacredness of human life and the core values of human family and community. Our core values start with compassion, respect and excellence in how we accompany each other, whether serving, receiving, leading or following.

We are committed to the communities and people we serve. Today, our more than 1,200 employees offer 64 programs at over 200 locations, providing vital services in the most under-served neighborhoods in Lake and Cook counties. That said, our programs evolve as the needs of our communities evolve.

ADDRESS 721 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60654

PHONE 312-655-7000

Catholic Charities partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need, as we serve and accompany the vulnerable, the suffering and the overlooked; strengthen and empower people, families and communities; and foster an awareness of our shared humanity and the sacredness of each life, while challenging indifference.

WEBSITE catholiccharities.net

1,250 EMPLOYEES

Volunteer: Our unique volunteer opportunities ensure that it’s easy to become involved with Catholic Charities. Not only will you enjoy giving back to those in need, you’ll also gain an unforgettable and invaluable personal experience.

Learn: Spirit is published three times a year for our friends, clients and benefactors. The magazine provides news and information about the Catholic Charities’ work, as well as inspiring stories about our clients and staff.

Keenager News is a free newspaper for those aged 55 and over. Each issue includes news, opinion columns, human interest stories, how-to tips and travel articles, along with humor, puzzles and recipes.

Engage: We partner with Archdiocese of Chicago parishes in our mission to serve anyone in need.

Our offices in Cook and Lake counties can provide congregations opportunities to volunteer, understand our services and needs, and address concerns in their community.

We host numerous, annual events that benefit our programs. With new committees and events being developed each year, everyone is welcome to become involved! Check our events calendar online for upcoming events and to learn how you can become involved.

2021 REVENUE $193,260,617

FOUNDED IN 1917

FUNDING SOURCES Grants Contributions Programs Events

LEADERSHIP

69% 21% 9% 1%

EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING Sally Blount, Ph.D. President & CEO

Michael Monticello Chairman of the Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Steve King

Kevin W. Cleary

M. Therese Krieger

Janet Zukowski Elwart

Clement V. Martin

Martha FitzGerald

Charles W. Mulaney, Jr.

Mark A. Hoppe

James N. Perry

Emile Johnson Vice Chair

Heather Reynolds

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Anne Kelly Williams

Charities Golf Classic – July 18, 2022. Hosted at both Shoreacres and Knollwood clubs, this Lake County community favorite includes golf, lunch and dinner, along with a paddle raise and auction. There is still time to join us this year!

Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball – Dec. 2, 2022. For more than 30 years, generations of families have attended this black-tie dinner dance as part of their Christmas tradition. Featuring the Ken Arlen Evolution Orchestra, last year’s event raised more than $1.6 million.

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One person, one heart at a time.

For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has been there with a welcoming hand, an understanding conversation, and a safe harbor for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors in need each year, regardless of faith, gender, age, race, or ethnicity.

And we’re still here.

With programs throughout Cook and Lake counties, Catholic Charities is guided by the Mission of Charity to accompany those in need and witness a message of mercy and hope to the world.

Donate today to help ensure that our care and compassion can continue to flourish for decades to come. Visit CatholicCharities.net to learn more.

Scan to donate and learn more.

Pictured: A Catholic Charities aide provides a warm hand to a senior client at the St. Alibe Adult Day Services program in the burnside neighborhood on Chicago’s south side. Catholic Charities serves thousands of seniors every year through our housing, veterans, nutrition, counseling, and senior care programs.

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Currently celebrating 100 years, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is where your world and the world meet.

Explore: Expand your worldview by visiting our website and exploring our digital content. All are invited to watch a digital program or video series, listen to our podcast or read expert commentary and analysis at thechicagocouncil.org.

We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and engagement in global affairs.

Our in-depth analysis and expert-led research influence policy conversations and inform the insights we share with our growing community.

FAST FACTS ADDRESS 180 N. Stetson Ave., Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60601

We believe expert insights aren’t just for the limited few, and that we all have a role to play in global affairs.

Our panels with leading experts put you at the heart of important conversations, while our ongoing research brings you the latest insights and shapes debates on U.S. foreign policy; advances city-based solutions to global challenges; and supports a more sustainable and resilient global food system.

Through accessible content and open dialogue of diverse, fact-based perspectives—generously supported by our members, donors, foundations and corporate partners—we empower more people to help shape our global future.

PHONE 312-726-3860

Join: You don’t have to be an expert on global affairs to join the conversation. Learn more, do more and change more by joining our community at thechicagocouncil.org/membership.

Help Others: Those who support the Council make it possible for us to offer access to our programming and content for those who do not have the means to join or donate. Visit thechicagocouncil.org/support for more information.

Donate: As a nonprofit, the Council relies on the support of generous members, donors, foundations and corporate sponsors to deepen people’s understanding of—and engagement in—global affairs.

Make a donation at thechicagocouncil.org/donate.

Share: Help us elevate diverse, fact-based perspectives by sharing our content and inviting more people to help shape our global future. You can follow the Council on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube or subscribe to our email newsletters at thechicagocouncil.org/subscribe.

WEBSITE thechicagocouncil.org

65 EMPLOYEES

FOUNDED IN 1922

FUNDING SOURCES Contributions Investments Events Grants Programs

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John R. Ettelson Board Chair

Centennial Celebration with President Barack Obama and YoYo Ma. On March 10, 2022, the Council celebrated its centennial anniversary at a fundraising gala honoring President Barack Obama and cellist Yo-Yo Ma for their extraordinary contributions toward creating a more open and promising world for all.

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Ivo H. Daalder President

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Young Professionals Reception. On Aug. 26, 2021, members of the Council’s Young Professionals Network gathered at a special reception at the East Bank Club in Chicago, as part of our efforts to engage the next generation of leaders in global affairs.

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The world needs you.

For a hundred years and still today, we believe the world is a better place when more people are engaged in it.

And, because many of our most critical issues are global ones, they require global engagement on personal scale.

The world needs you to show up when it can be easy to give up.

The world needs you to rise to its biggest, most challenging occasions.

The world needs you to engage more and change more.

Let’s shape the future together. www.thechicagocouncil.org/support

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Genesys Works provides pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences and impactful relationships.

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.

Students start their journeys by completing eight weeks of rigorous training, gaining market-ready technical skills in information technology, business operations or computer science, as well as professional skills.

FAST FACTS ADDRESS 180 N. Wabash, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60601

PHONE 312-525-9995 WEBSITE genesysworks.org/chicago

15 EMPLOYEES

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 workweeks while in school, further developing and refining student skills while also providing highly valued services to their host companies.

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 support in this area include college selection and applications, certification training and placement, and financial aid assistance.

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

2021 REVENUE $3,522,598

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

Join: Our annual charity golf outing takes place on Aug. 22 at the Medinah Country Club.

Visit rebrand.ly/gwcgolf for more information.

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 Ominara Caldwell at ocaldwell@genesysworks.org to discuss hiring an intern.

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.

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.

FOUNDED IN 2010

FUNDING SOURCES Programs Grants Events Contributions

LEADERSHIP

Kim Nicholas Executive Director

Kenneth Shogren Board Secretary & Finance Committee Chair Kelly Geary Development Committee Chair Paul Maranville Governance Committee Chair

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EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING

Tom Nolan Board Chair

Josh Davidson Program Committee Chair Ryan Libel Jobs Committee Chair Paul Corning Golf Outing Co-Chair Jim Hart Golf Outing Co-Chair

Our young professionals are photographed while tackling their first day at Kirkland & Ellis.

Genesys Works alumni and Board member Emmanuel Williamson speaks at our 2021 charity golf outing.

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PLAY GOLF. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. On August 22, 2022 support Genesys Works Young Professionals while enjoying an afternoon of golf and networking at the prestigious Medinah Country Club.

PLAY THE RYDER CUP COURSE Our outing has moved to Course 3, the championship course and host to three Western Opens, three U.S Opens, two PGA Championships, and the 2012 Ryder Cup. This venerated course, consistently ranked as one of the top 100 courses by Golf Digest, will begin renovations toward the end of this year -- don't miss your chance to play Medinah's fabled Course 3!

Learn more at rebrand.ly/GWCGolf

GENESYS WORKS CHICAGO | 312.525.9995 | genesysworks.org/chicago

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FAST FACTS ADDRESS 2350 W. Higgins Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

PHONE 847-885-7529

WEBSITE gigisplayhouse.org

117 EMPLOYEES 10,000+ VOLUNTEERS

2021 REVENUE $19,074,000

WHAT WE DO

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Nancy Gianni’s innovation started GiGi’s Playhouse in 2003, creating the only network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers in the world. GiGi’s Playhouse now has 60 brickand-mortar locations and startups in the United States and Mexico, which provide 4,400 weekly hours of FREE educational, therapeutic and career programming services to over 30,000 individuals and their families.

Visit: In addition to the Hoffman Estates flagship, GiGi’s has Illinois locations in Hoffman Estates, Aurora, McHenry, Deerfield, Rockford and the North Center neighborhood in Chicago, with a total of 60 brick-and-mortar locations and startups across the United States and Mexico.

Even more impressive is GiGi’s Playhouse entrepreneurial spirit, which drives the engine for original thinking. While Henry Ford created the automobile, his assembly line creation is even more awe-inspiring. GiGi’s Playhouse’s “assembly line” is the replicable and scalable model enabling growth to 60 locations—with many more to come—that are 99 percent volunteer run. From prenatal diagnosis through adulthood, GiGi’s Playhouse provides the tools for individuals with Down syndrome, along with their families, to succeed.

Inspiration that spurned a revolutionary idea really came to life on March 13, 2020, when COVID-19 hit, and GiGi’s closed its doors, immediately stopping 4,400 weekly hours of free, in-person programming. Within eight days, an action plan was created and executed, resulting in the launch of its first virtual event. Only 13 days post shutdown, GiGi’s launched its virtual education platform, GiGi’s At Home, immediately serving thousands of families—and kicking open the door to eventually serving families in 82 countries and counting. By mid-May 2020, GiGi’s created the GiGi’s Learning Management System to train its network of 10,000 volunteers and staff.

Innovation has not stopped at GiGi’s Playhouse.

Acceptance is the fuel for finding a better way and raising standards—important tenants for building a network of people who recognize what individuals with Down syndrome can achieve. GiGi’s Playhouse has set its sights on spreading that message of acceptance to all with the #GenerationG pledge: Be accepting, be generous, be kind. Will you join them?

FOUNDED IN 2003

LEADERSHIP

Explore: GiGi’s Playhouse provides over 4,400 hours of FREE therapeutic and educational programs each week throughout our network of on-site locations.

Join: #GenerationG at iacceptyou.org is a global initiative for acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome—and acceptance for ALL! Help Others: Volunteer! GiGi’s Playhouse is a 99 percent volunteer-run organization that relies on the skills and dedication of volunteers across multiple disciplines and expertise to keep our programs vibrant, educational, purposeful, fun and free.

Donate: Whether you personally contribute, field a team for the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge, encourage your employer to make a gift or get your gift matched, donations in all amounts help ensure that our programming remains 100 percent free of charge across the lifetime of our individuals.

Share: Subscribe and share the GiGi’s Playhouse “A Little Something Extra” podcast, the only podcast co-hosted by an individual with Down syndrome: gigisplayhouse.org/alittlesomethingextra.

GiGi’s Playhouse Mission and Purpose: To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.

Serving all ages with FREE programs!

FUNDING SOURCES Contributions Special events Bret Bowerman Executive Board President

Nancy Gianni Founder & Chief Belief Officer (pictured with Gigi)

Tim Boundy Executive Board VP

Christina Zigliotto Executive Board & Development Committee Member

Troy Cowdrey Executive Board Treasurer Adam Earl Executive Board Secretary Brian Langan Executive Board Member Farzin Sharyari Executive Board Member & GiGi’s Playhouse Participant Anne Stern Executive Board Member & Marketing Committee Chair Michael Wohlwend Executive Board Member

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Grants Misc. income (including retail)

39% 39% 18% 4%

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Paul Gianni Executive Board President Emeritus GiGi Gianni Chief Inspiration Officer Kim Hanna Chief Growth Officer Clare Mitchell Chief Technology Officer Jennifer M. Bienemann VP - Development & Partnerships Chris Winston VP - Marketing Daniell Bargstadt National Program Director

GiGi’s Playhouse locations host over 50 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5K Fun Runs, 1 Mile Walks for Acceptance and Dashes for Down Syndrome. Five of these events are in Chicagoland. This campaign strives to create a more accepting world for ALL people. Visit acceptancechallenge.org to learn more and sign up.

The annual GiGi’s Playhouse “i have a voice” Gala is the can’t-miss event of the year for business, civic and social leaders who want to see and be seen, while also demonstrating their support for acceptance for all. For more information, contact Jenny Bienemann, VP - development and partnerships, at jbienemann@gigisplayhouse.org.

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IAcceptYou.org Corporate DEI Initiative GiGi’s Playhouse’s commitment to bringing Disability DEI to the workplace!

GiGi’s Playhouse is proud to be introducing our very own disability Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

initiative to the corporate world! Promoting acceptance for all is a vital part of our organization’s mission.

Our DEI program is both informative and actionable. The program offers a variety of different opportunities

to Accept, Engage, Learn, Promote and Expand regarding disabilities and those who live with them. Our goal

is to raise awareness about the potential of individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities, leading to further acceptance and, in turn, integration into the workforce!

More information contact us at info@gigisplayhouse.org

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FAST FACTS ADDRESS 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place Chicago, IL 60632

PHONE 773-247-3663 WEBSITES chicagosfoodbank.org bancodealimentoschicago.org

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 and hope to our neighbors across Chicago and Cook County. The Food Depository addresses the root causes of hunger with paid 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.

More than two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Food Depository continues to respond to the persistent hunger crisis affecting our neighbors.

The effects of inflation and rising food prices are putting more families at risk of hunger. Households across Chicago and Cook County, especially those with children, continue to experience higher rates of food insecurity than pre-pandemic times. The need is even higher among households of color.

The Food Depository, along with our partners, continues to respond to an elevated need for food assistance, while employing new strategies to address the root causes of poverty and hunger. We are committed to keeping food pantries and programs across our community stocked with fresh, nutritious and culturally relevant food.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Donate: Financial donations enable 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 respond—and adjust—to rising food costs. Every dollar donated can help us provide the equivalent of three meals for our neighbors in need. Donate at chicagosfoodbank.org/donate.

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, support mobile food 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.

Since the pandemic began, the Food Depository has allocated more than $10 million in grants to offset costs for partners, improve partner spaces and open new food pantries in high priority communities. This work is only possible with the continued generosity of donors and volunteers. We invite you to become involved in our mission to end hunger. Learn more at chicagosfoodbank.org.

265 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $111.5 million

FOUNDED IN 1979

FUNDING SOURCES Individuals Corporations and foundations Government grants and fees Investment incomes Special events

LEADERSHIP

50% 19% 17% 11% 3%

EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING

Kate R. Maehr Executive Director & CEO Sheila Creghin VP - Operations

Jill Rahman COO

Joni Duncan VP - People & Culture

Andy Seikel Head of Technology & Transformation

Amy Laboy VP - Programs & Community Partnerships

Jill Zimmerman Chief Philanthropy Officer

Sophie Milam VP - Policy, Advocacy & Engagement Mary Pelican VP - Finance

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BOARD: Monica Brown Moss Chair Marc Paulhus Chair-Elect

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.

As the hunger crisis persists and rising food prices challenge families already at risk of food insecurity, the Food Depository and our community partners continue to respond to the elevated need. We need the continued support of the community to help. See how you can make a difference for your community: chicagosfoodbank.org/get-involved.

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HELP US MEET THE ONGOING HUNGER CRISIS. The need for food remains high. Food insecurity is still surpassing pre-pandemic levels, with decades-high inflation making it even harder for families to afford groceries. Together, we can help everyone who needs food. And we can take on the root causes of hunger, investing in local partners, providing job training, and bringing food, dignity and hope to our neighbors.

Even if you’ve already given, please give again. chicagosfoodbank.org/givenow

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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.

Visit: We continue to restrict visits 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.

Through its support of children and families, Mercy Home helps more than 1,044 people annually.

FAST FACTS ADDRESS 1140 W. Jackson Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60607

PHONE 877-637-2955 WEBSITE mercyhome.org/givingguide

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.

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 that are 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 93 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.

296 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $47,052,560

Explore: Learn more about our work with kids in crisis on our website, mercyhome.org. By visiting our site, 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.

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.

Help Others: We offer a variety of opportunities for involvement, whether as volunteers, mentors, tutors or as businesses that provide support or experience to help our young people learn, grow and succeed.

Donate: Mercy Home is 93 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 become involved. Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/mercyhome, on Twitter @mercyhome and on Instagram @mercyhome.

FOUNDED IN 1887

FUNDING SOURCES Contributions Grants Programs Events Other

78% 12% 6% 3% 1%

LEADERSHIP EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING

Rev. L. Scott Donahue President & CEO

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

Emily Neal VP - Organizational Development & Clinical Operations

Joe Wronka VP - Advancement

Liz Kuhn Tomka VP - Education & Career Resources

Tom Gilardi VP - Community Care Steve Snyder CIO, VP - Information Technology

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Alban Fisher VP - Youth Programs

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.

Visit mercyhome.org/graduates-luncheon for details about this year’s event, which will be held on June 10.

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 12th annual Mercy Home Golf Classic on Aug. 8. Enjoy lunch in the afternoon, prior to cocktails and dinner following golf. For details, visit mercyhome.org/golf-event.

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Help Wanted: Dream Builders Tamika loves design and wants to be an architect.

But her mom's drug abuse kept her family homeless and hungry.

Tamika had no time for dreams - she had to focus on survival.

Then Tamika came to Mercy Home, where she found the stability and encouragement she needed to pursue her personal blueprint for success.

Today, she's a college student, working toward an architecture degree.

Help more kids like Tamika build a brighter future. www.MercyHome.org/GivingGuide

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FAST FACTS ADDRESS 1735 North Ashland Ave., Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60622

PHONE 773-784-9000

WHAT WE DO

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Night Ministry is a Chicago-based nonprofit whose mission is to provide human connection, housing support and health care to those who are unhoused or experiencing poverty. With an open heart, we compassionately accept each individual as they are and work alongside them to advocate for their immediate physical, emotional and social needs, while affirming our shared humanity. We invite you to join us in our hopefilled work.

Support: Your financial generosity provides housing and supportive services to unhoused adolescents and young adults, free, basic health care to individuals unable to access it elsewhere and compassionate, nonjudgmental relationships that bring hope and help change lives. Visit thenightministry.org/donate.

For many unhoused and precariously housed youth, The Night Ministry provides a vital first step toward safety and improved circumstances. Our youth programs offer safe living environments and supportive services that help young people stabilize and build foundations for independent futures. Our housing programs range from overnight shelter to long-term transitional living and include a two-year program for pregnant and parenting young mothers and their children. The Night Ministry also supports young people who have experienced homelessness and are now living in their own apartments through a partnership with other local nonprofits.

The Night Ministry’s health outreach program brings accessible, compassionate health care, resources such as food and clothing, and supportive services directly to Chicago residents experiencing homelessness or poverty. Our health outreach bus, featuring a specially designed nurse’s office, visits Chicago neighborhoods with high concentrations of poverty and homelessness.

Our street medicine team supports individuals living in encampments and other sites, addressing their immediate health and survival needs and linking them to resources like housing. The Night Ministry also assists members of Chicago’s unsheltered population who ride public transit for shelter by bringing our services to select CTA stations.

WEBSITE thenightministry.org

144 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $11.6 million

Volunteer: Both individual and group volunteers help us fulfill our mission by providing essentials, such as meals and supportive relationships, to the individuals and families we serve.

Visit thenightministry.org/get-involved or contact Andrew Hart, volunteer coordinator, at 773-506-6033 or andrew@thenightministry.org.

In-kind Donations: You can also help the individuals and families served by The Night Ministry by donating sack suppers, gift cards, clothing, toiletries and more. Visit thenightministry.org/wish-list for more information about which resources will be the most helpful.

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 also learning about our mission. Contact Stephanie Cascio, resource coordinator, at 773-506-6022 or stephanie@ thenightministry.org.

FOUNDED IN 1976

FUNDING SOURCES Foundations Individuals Government

LEADERSHIP

Paul W. Hamann President & CEO

In-kind gifts Investment income Corporate Congregations Special events Bequests

29% 21% 16% 11% 11% 6% 2% 2% 2%

Kiantae A. Bowles Board Chair

EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING Jim King Vice Chair

Carol Hogan Norman Jeddeloh

Mini Datta Secretary

Terrence McMahon

W. Gordon Addington Bennett Applegate, Jr. Barbara Baran Claudia L. Beals, M.D. Dave Berger Michael V. Borromeo Rev. Shawna Bowman Bradley Caldwell Lindsay Claytor

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Save the date for Night Lights, the Annual Gala of our Associate Board, which is occurring on Sept. 22.

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• 479 young

people and 51 of their children provided with housing and supportive services

• 2,473 free health THE NIGHT MINISTRY helps members of the community experiencing homelessness or poverty meet their basic needs and find greater stability by providing health care, housing, and other essentials.

HUMAN CONNECTION—relationships rooted in dignity, acceptance, and compassion— is the foundation of our mission.

assessments provided and 533 visits to the emergency room prevented

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served to individuals who would have otherwise gone hungry

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WHAT WE DO

HOW YOU CAN HELP

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.

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.

We bring together manufacturers, local and corporate grocers, area farmers, corporations, foundations and individuals who donate food and funding. Each week, nearly 1,000 volunteers help us evaluate, repack and distribute food. We also proudly partner with more than 900 food pantries and programs to provide nutritious food and resources. Our distribution centers are located in Geneva, Lake Forest, Rockford and Joliet.

Explore: Visit solvehungertoday.org/gethelp and use our interactive map to help a neighbor, co-worker, friend or family member receive the food they need from nearby food pantries and food distributions. You can also volunteer, donate or discover other ways to get involved.

ADDRESS 273 Dearborn Court Geneva, IL 60134

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.

PHONE 630-443-6910 WEBSITE solvehungertoday.org

2021 REVENUE $223,422,381

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 Bureau-accredited charity and was awarded the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Guidestar.

FOUNDED IN 1983

Share: Spread the word about how we help our neighbors access the food they need. Share with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

190 EMPLOYEES

FUNDING SOURCES Contributions Government funding Program service fees Other

LEADERSHIP

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Julie Yurko President & CEO

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BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Maeven Sipes Chief Philanthropy Officer

Douglas Eckrote Board Chair

Molly Vanderloo Chief Financial Officer

Maydene Moore Vice Chair

Chris White Chief Operations Officer

Kim Holmes DEI Chair William Connell Treasurer Stacey Barsema Secretary

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The 23rd Annual 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. 23 at the scenic Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton for our 2022 competitive event, which offers two rounds of tee times. Sponsorships are still available.

Over 1,000 runners participated in the family-friendly 2022 Fight Hunger 5k/10k Run/Walk on April 23 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, presented by Glanbia Performance Nutrition. The scenic course through the Park ended at the post-race festival, where participants enjoyed food and beverage trucks and were able to recharge, while also celebrating fighting hunger together.

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for making an impact as we solve hunger Our generous supporters, partners and volunteers stepped up last year to help us meet the increased demand for food and resources. Together, we accomplished the extraordinary: distributing 100 million meals to our neighbors in need.

Our work is far from finished. Food prices inflation, continued economic stress from the pandemic, and supply chain disruptions are devastating the most vulnerable neighbors in our communities. Make an impact with us as we expand access to fresh, nutritious food and resources so our neighbors can thrive.

Together we are solving hunger.

Get involved with Northern Illinois Food Bank Join us for our upcoming special events. Every $1 donated provides $8 worth of groceries for our neighbors in need in the Chicago suburbs and Northern Illinois. Tickets, sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are available.

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10th Annual Fight Hunger 5K/10K Run/Walk

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August 23, 2022

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Cantigny Golf Club, Wheaton

Presented by Jewel-Osco

Presented by Old Second National Bank

Watch for updates at SolveHungerToday.org/Events

Watch for updates at SolveHungerToday.org/Events

Thank you to the sponsors of our 2021 events

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WHAT WE DO Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport—every day around the world. Special Olympics began in Illinois with the first games occurring at Soldier Field in July 1968, thanks to the efforts of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her peers. There are now more than 4.5 million athletes in 170 countries.

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

PHONE 773-278-2178

Special Olympics Illinois is a nonprofit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 21,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and over 13,000 young athletes, aged 2-7, with—and without—intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence and social skills, while also encouraging family and community support. Off the field, Special Olympics Illinois offers inclusive opportunities for health and wellness, education and leadership.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Cheer: Root for the athletes! Experience the power of sport firsthand by attending a Special Olympics Illinois competition. Visit soill.org for a current calendar of events.

Volunteer: Help athletes reveal their inner champion by volunteering your time at a local competition. The gift of your time can help transform lives. Visit soill.org to find a list of events near you.

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

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

Special Olympics Illinois does not charge athletes or their families to participate in the program.

FUNDING SOURCES

WEBSITE soill.org

Program

80% 14% 6%

Fundraising Management and general 83 EMPLOYEES

EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING 2021 REVENUE $15.5 million (In-kind: $2.5 million)

FOUNDED IN 1968 (SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC.) AND 1977 (SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS INC.)

LEADERSHIP

Join Special Olympics Illinois as they celebrate courage, inspiration and joy at the Champions Ball, set for Nov. 5 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Dave Breen President & CEO

Kim Riddering Chief Operating Officer Cindy Villafuerte Chief Financial & Diversity Officer Valerie Day Chief Development Officer BOARD: Kristin Achterhof Karen Atwood Tom Cox Jenny Fortner

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Chad Rollins Randy Schaab Kathy Schniedwind Terry Wheat Karen Wilson

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JOIN US IN CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY IN CHICAGO. Make Special Olympics Illinois Your Charity of Choice Your support helps to provide more than 21,000 athletes with over 200 events, free of charge, where they can showcase their abilities.

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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WHAT WE DO At United Way of Metro Chicago, our goal is not to create pathways out of our neighborhoods, it is to support and fund collective efforts—neighborhood-led coalitions—that galvanize resources, ideas and energy so every one of our neighborhoods, along with our region, becomes stronger and more equitable.

FAST FACTS ADDRESS 333 S. Wabash Ave., 30th Floor Chicago, IL 60604

PHONE 312-906-2350

WEBSITE liveunitedchicago.org

56 EMPLOYEES

United Way has worked side-by-side with agency and community organizations for 90 years, as well as in individual neighborhoods across Chicago since 2013 through our Neighborhood Network Initiative.

We work alongside our partners to solve community priorities and build local infrastructure to respond to their neighborhood’s most pressing needs—and then we help scale that across the region. We bring together businesses, government, nonprofits, and agency and community leaders to deliver funding, resources and expertise to nonprofit organizations across greater Chicago. And we connect donors and organizations that want to invest in the Chicago region with opportunities to make an impact.

Our work at United Way is built on a dual approach strategy that (1) helps our neighbors meet their basic needs, such as food and shelter, and (2) helps our neighborhoods become stronger and more equitable.

Today, we support over 130 nonprofits around the Chicago region, while also working with more than 200 partners in 13 Neighborhood Networks in predominantly Black and Latinx neighborhoods across the city and suburbs. United, we are building stronger neighborhoods for a stronger, more equitable Chicago region.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Give: When you give to United Way, your gift will support the ongoing needs that existed in our neighborhoods before the COVID-19 pandemic and will persist as our region continues to recover in the months and years ahead. Give today at liveunitedchicago.org/donate.

Advocate: Learn more about our work and how you can help by subscribing to our newsletter. Visit liveunitedchicago.org to sign up.

Volunteer: United Way of Metro Chicago is offering both virtual and in-person opportunities for individuals and organizations who want to invest their time in communities. Visit liveunitedchicago.org/volunteers to learn more.

Share: Connect with us on Facebook @unitedwaychicago, Twitter and Instagram @unitedwaychi, and LinkedIn @United Way of Metro Chicago.

Read Our Stories: Read about the true impact being made in the lives of individuals and families in neighborhoods across the region. Check out our blog at liveunitedchicago.org/stories.

FOUNDED IN 1932

FUNDING SOURCES Individual giving Workplace giving Grants Corporate gifts In-kind donations

LEADERSHIP

Sean Garrett President & CEO STAFF LEADERSHIP

Cheryl A. Francis Board of Directors Chairperson

Chris Preston Chief Development Officer

Manuel Flores Board of Directors Treasurer

Ronald DeNard Chief Financial Officer

Linda L. Imonti Campaign Chair

Kimberlee Guenther, Ph.D. Chief Impact Officer

Edward W. McGrogan North-Northwest Suburban Regional Board Chair

Tamiya Aurel Chief People & Equity Officer Jackie Grimes VP - Marketing & Communications Andrew Vail General Counsel BOARD AND CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP Linda T. Coberly Board of Directors Vice Chairperson

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Johanns Williams South-Southwest Suburban Regional Board Chair Andrew Dunn West Suburban Regional Board Chair Uniting for the Holidays provides holiday meals and gifts for families in our suburban communities, brightening the holiday season for thousands of neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For more information, visit liveunitedchicago.org/uniting-holidays.

United Way of Metro Chicago’s Stronger Neighborhoods Awards Luncheon celebrates local business, civic, nonprofit and community leaders who exemplify what it means to LIVE UNITED. Visit liveunitedchicago.org/stronger-neighborhoods for further information.

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Our neighbors across the Chicago region deserve equitable opportunities for success, and we know how to make that possible. United Way of Metro Chicago works with community groups to help them develop programs and initiatives to bring their visions to life. With your support, we can ensure individuals and families can meet their basic needs—like food, healthcare and housing—and work together to reverse the effects of disinvestment in our Black and Latinx communities.

UNITED, WE WILL BUILD A STRONGER, MORE EQUITABLE CHICAGO REGION. Join us at LIVEUNITEDchicago.org

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WHAT WE DO For more than 50 years, Anderson Humane has been the leading animal welfare organization in our community.

We love caring for animals. Every year, we find loving homes for more than 4,000 homeless pets and provide care for over 3,000 injured and orphaned wild animals.

FAST FACTS ADDRESS 1000 S. LaFox St. South Elgin, IL 60177

PHONE 847-697-2880

WEBSITE ahconnects.org

116 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $ 3,500,000

FOUNDED IN 1966

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We’re also passionate about the connection between animals and people, fueled by the belief that animals make us better people. They keep us moving, give us someone to care for, make us laugh, provide comfort in tough times, offer the only companionship some people have and meet our basic human need for love and connection.

Knowing the healing power of the human-animal connection, we seek to make that available to as many people in our community as possible. We help all people afford a pet with our low-cost veterinary clinic.

We keep pets and people together by providing inhome volunteers to help seniors struggling to care for their cats or dogs. We bring the healing presence of animals to those who need it most by facilitating therapy animals’ visits to senior centers and schools. And we care for pets when their people can’t—by fostering animals for deployed members of the military or those entering homeless or domestic violence shelters.

In all of these efforts and more, Anderson Humane seeks to bring people and animals together for good.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit: Check out all the animals looking for a loving home at our shelters in South Elgin, North Aurora and Bloomingdale, as well as at ahconnects.org/adopt.

Explore: Get better acquainted with the flora and fauna in your neighborhood on one of our nature walks, or at our wildlife classes and migratory bird festival.

Join: We always need people to join our wonderful community of foster families who provide temporary, loving homes for animals awaiting adoption.

Help Others: Help us create and maintain meaningful human-animal connections by volunteering to help seniors care for their pets, fostering the pet of a deployed service member and helping us care for the animals in our shelter.

Donate: A donation to Anderson Humane means more animals find loving homes, more sick or injured wildlife become rehabilitated and more people are able to experience the healing power of the human-animal connection.

Share: Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and at ahconnects.org to learn about our classes and events, adoptable animals and volunteer opportunities. Know other animal lovers? Let them know about us, too!

Anderson Humane hosts adoption events throughout the year, helping more than 4,000 homeless animals find forever homes and creating meaningful human-animal connections.

LEADERSHIP Beth Foster President & CEO

Beth (B) Mars Chief Operations Officer

Stephen Carr Chief Development Officer

Jeff Robey Chief Engagement Officer

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economic opportunity for the most vulnerable among us. Buy tickets: associationhouse.org/facesofhope.

Association House is a vibrant, inclusive home for people on a journey to live their fullest life. Together, the Association House High School, Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Community Health and Workforce Development teams work to fill the gaps left by years of poverty and exclusion.

Help Others: Join our Auxiliary Board to connect with passionate young professionals and gain valuable leadership experience while giving back.

Supporters like you fuel our social impact. Help change the lives of those we serve: associationhouse.org/volunteer.

FAST FACTS

At Association House, everything matters; and anyone that’s been told they can’t—before they walk through our doors—is told they can.

ADDRESS 1116 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60651

Throughout our 123-year history, we have remained dedicated to our mission: serving a multi-cultural community with comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs promoting health and wellness and creating opportunities for educational and economic advancement. Our wrap-around model changes lives and gets people the right support at the right time, so they can achieve their goals.

PHONE 773-772-7170

WEBSITE associationhouse.org

177 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $15.1 million

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Donate: $20 per month can help young people by providing a safe space for their little ones in our Family Literacy Program. Your gift today will create a future graduate tomorrow.

Start making an impact today: associationhouse. org/donate.

Share: Follow @AssocHouse on Instagram and Twitter, as well as @AssociationHouse on Facebook and LinkedIn. Connect with us on our social media to help spread awareness, find new ways to get involved and hear about our latest events.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit: Schedule a time to visit Association House in person to see the impact firsthand. Learn about our programs from experienced staff. Meet our participants and hear their stories. Call our Development team today: 773-772-7170, ext. 9104.

Explore: Explore our website to learn more about our services, programs, history and impact. Read participant stories, sign up for our monthly newsletter and stay up to date with our latest events. Find inspiration now at associationhouse.org.

At the 23rd annual Faces of Hope gala, Chance shared how Association House gave him the tools he needed to tackle addiction, earn his high school diploma and find a lasting career.

LEADERSHIP

Join: Attend Faces of Hope to hear heartwarming participant stories, meet like-minded professionals and indulge in exclusive experiences. Join us June 9 to celebrate our work advancing health, education and

Juan Carlos Linares President & CEO

Tadd Ingles Board Chair

Julie Rodriguez VP

Lillian Bui Development Director

YOU CAN TRANSFORM A LIFE TODAY “Association House made me realize I’m not alone.” - Alejandra

High School Offering a different path to graduation

Workforce Training individuals for lasting careers

Community Health Connecting individuals to vital resources

Behavioral Health Building resilience and recovery

Child Welfare Breaking cycles of abuse

Join our caring community, sign up for our newsletter!

Transform more lives like Alejandra’s.

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WHAT WE DO The Chicago Lighthouse is one of the most comprehensive social service agencies assisting people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans in the United States. Each of our 40 programs and services is designed to help individuals of all ages, races, income levels and abilities achieve their fullest potential and live as confidently and independently as possible. Our programs include:

FAST FACTS ADDRESS 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608

PHONE 312-666-1331 WEBSITE chicagolighthouse.org

620 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $49,101,725

FOUNDED IN 1906

• Comprehensive Low Vision Services that provide diagnosis, treatment, counseling and assistive technology for people of all ages and backgrounds; • Employment Services that empower individuals with disabilities and Veterans to gain the skills they need to support themselves and improve their quality of life; • Educational Programs that help children, adolescents and young adults with vision impairments (and often additional disabilities) reach developmental and social milestones, and; • Advocacy and Independent Living Programs that enable clients to thrive in an accessible, inclusive community.

In addition, The Lighthouse manages several Social Enterprise businesses in the areas of Customer Service, Digital Accessibility Consulting, Manufacturing and Shipping that serve the dual purposes of providing our clients with accessible, inclusive jobs, and generating revenue to support our clinical and social service programs.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit: Learn more about The Chicago Lighthouse at chicagolighthouse.org. Or contact us at 312-6661331 to schedule a tour of our headquarters at 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd. and witness the impact of our 40 programs and services.

Share: Follow us on Facebook (The Chicago Lighthouse), Twitter (@ChiLighthouse), Instagram (@ChiLighthouse), YouTube (Chicago Lighthouse) and LinkedIn (ChicagoLighthouse).

Explore: View our YouTube channel and website (chicagolighthouse.org/lighthouse-stories) to view videos highlighting how our 40 programs and services impact the lives of people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans. Learn more about our 116-year history at chicagolighthouse.org/about/history.

Donate: Tax deductible donations can be made at chicagolighthouse.org/donate or by e-mailing donations@chicagolighthouse.org. We can also facilitate event sponsorships and planned giving through Donor-Advised Funds, Wills and Bequests, and Charitable Trusts and Annuities. Contact Todd Gray at 312-997-3664 for more information.

Join: Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates about our programs, clients and events.

We continually seek volunteers to conduct mock job interviews with Employment Services clients and newsreaders for our Chicagoland Reading and Information Radio service.

The Chicago Lighthouse Social Enterprises build confidence and independence for its clients through employment opportunities. Approximately 30 percent of our Social Enterprises workforce are people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans.

LEADERSHIP Robert W. Clarke Chair - Board of Directors

Janet P. Szlyk, Ph.D. President & CEO

Building Business & Community THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE The Chicago Lighthouse is one of the most comprehensive organizations assisting people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans in the United States. Our Social Enterprise Businesses serve the dual purpose of providing clients with accessible, inclusive jobs and generating revenue to support our clinical and social service programs.

Contact Centers Digital Accessibility Consulting Product Assembly and Fulfillment Employment Training & Placement

LighthouseEnterprises.org Employing People with Disabilities and Veterans

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WHAT WE DO

FAST FACTS ADDRESS 309 W. Washington, Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60606

PHONE 312-455-7800 WEBSITE dmsf.org

The Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund (DMSF) was founded in 1989 by two brothers, alongside their family and friends. Created to enrich the lives of Chicago youth, DMSF provides them with educational opportunities they would otherwise be unable to access. Our mission is to give high school scholarship assistance and academic support to high achieving Chicago students from under-resourced neighborhoods.

DMSF initially partnered with two Chicago area private high schools and offered four high school scholarships.

More than 30 years later, DMSF currently serves nearly 500 Scholars in grades 9-12 and partners with a total of 80 college preparatory schools in Chicago, as well as boarding schools across the country.

FOUNDED IN 1989

Help Others: DMSF regularly relies on the assistance of volunteers at events, as well as for mentoring, application reading and interviewing of scholarship applicants, and serving on our boards and committees. To learn more, contact info@dmsf.org.

Donate: A gift to DMSF helps to provide access to high-quality college preparatory education, important leadership training and valuable academic support to Murphy Scholars.

Share: To keep up with DMSF news and Scholar stories, follow us at @MurphyScholars on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can also find us on LinkedIn and YouTube.

In addition to four-year high school scholarships, DMSF offers a number of valuable programs that help Scholars reach high school graduation, gain college acceptance and ultimately earn a degree. Our responsive programming begins before Scholars enter high school and continues after graduation. It consists of Mentoring and Affinity Groups, Professional Tutoring, College Counseling, a Caddie Program, Summer Programs and Travel Opportunities, and Alumni Affairs.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit: Visit our website to learn more about DMSF’s mission, our programs and how to become involved at dmsf.org.

Join: Serve as an ambassador for DMSF and Murphy Scholars and join the DMSF Associate Board. Contact Alina Gonzalez at alina@dmsf.org for more information.

The 32nd Annual Golf Classic hosted over 650 golfers across eight private Chicago area golf courses and raised $2.1 million for Murphy Scholars. At the post-golf reception (from left to right), The Honorable Jim Epstein, DMSF board member; Mark Ferguson, DMSF board chair; Mario Rodriguez, Murphy Scholar alumni; and Jim Murphy, DMSF founder, are photographed. The 33rd Annual Golf Classic is scheduled for June 6, 2022!

LEADERSHIP Cindy Hallums Executive Director

Mark Ferguson Chairman of the Board

Igniting potential. Enriching lives.

DMSF provides access to high-quality education through four-year high school scholarships and programming support to motivated Chicago area students.

With the help of DMSF, Murphy Scholars gain life-changing educational resources guiding them on the path to success.

Class of 2021 Murphy Scholar’s demonstrated impressive achievements: 3.4 average GPA A record 10 Scholars were accepted into Ivy League schools 100% of those who applied were accepted into college $5.2 M+ in total grants and scholarships awarded to attend college

Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund www.dmsf.org

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FAST FACTS ADDRESS 19 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60603

PHONE 312-795-9060

WHAT WE DO

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Fatherhood Educational Institute’s mission is to promote positive father involvement and improve the lives of children in disadvantaged communities. The organization was created in 1999 to support low-income fathers, incarcerated fathers, and at-risk fathers and children who would be unable to find help otherwise. The organization’s work is focused on increasing fatherhood involvement in poverty-stricken communities and reducing the incidence of father absence.

Visit: Learn more about what FEI does, has done and hopes to do at our website, fatherhood-edu.org.

FEI addresses the lack of resources for fathers, specifically indigent and incarcerated fathers. For example, a father named Maurice, who’s featured in a video on the FEI website, was incarcerated. Without virtual visitation, Maurice missed out on many of the crucial years that connect a father and daughter.

His teenage daughter confesses to the hardships of growing up without her father’s presence and how virtual visitation would have helped prevent them. FEI advocated for virtual visitation, which has now been implemented in Illinois prisons.

Father absence can have a horrific effect on children, as shown by the statistics on pages 46-47 of founder Jeffery Leving’s book, Fathers’ Rights. Children with absent fathers consistently score lower than the norm on reading and math tests. In addition, they have higher rates of asthma, headaches, speech defects and psychological problems.

Seventy percent of kids in juvenile detention grew up in a fatherless environment.

COMPLETELY VOLUNTEER-BASED

FOUNDED IN 1999

At this time, FEI is focused on establishing a scholarship fund for fathers who need a course at a community college or trade school in order to help qualify for a job to support their families.

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Donate: We welcome donations at fatherhood-edu.org/index.php/ donate-to-fatherhood.

Share: Please visit our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and share them.

FEI founder Jeffery M. Leving is photographed with FEI board members Wayne Halick (left) and James M. Hagler (right) after they delivered informative presentations at the 2020 Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood symposium.

Our volunteers visit men who are locked up, because we want them to come out of prison prepared to lead healthy, productive lives and to create previously unimaginable bonds with their children.

WEBSITE fatherhood-edu.org

For more details check out our Brand Guidelines.

Join: The FEI is all-volunteer. If you’d like to help, please visit fatherhoodedu.org/index.php/volunteer-in-chicago.

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The FEI vision is a world where all fathers are involved in the lives of their families, even if they need help to overcome obstacles.

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LEADERSHIP Maureen A. Gorman President

BOARD MEMBERS

Jeffery M. Leving Founder & President-emeritus

Arthur S. Kallow

James M. Hagler Wayne E. Halick Jennifer Whiteside

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FAST FACTS ADDRESS 932 W. Washington Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60607

PHONE 312-226-7984

WEBSITE haymarketcenter.org

283 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $34 million

FOUNDED IN 1975

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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.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit: Learn more about our services, impact and ways to give by visiting our website at haymarketcenter.org.

Join: Sign up for our mailing list to receive news, updates and invitations to events.

Help others: Support our mission by attending one of our annual fundraising events, joining a committee or lending your time as a volunteer.

Contact Sarah English, VP - development, at 312226-7984 ext. 485.

Donate: Contributions can be made online at haymarketcenter.org/donate or by mail. Donations support access to treatment and support services for Chicago’s most vulnerable.

Share: Amplify our message by sharing our impact on social media. Look for us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Haymarket Center’s 2022 Gala was held April 9 at the Chicago Bulls Advocate Training Center and featured Rob Lowe, celebrity keynote speaker. The special evening shined a light on the success of our innovative services and our vision for the future, while honoring those who have partnered with us on our mission.

LEADERSHIP Dan Lustig, PsyD, CAADC, COPD II President & CEO The Honorable Lee A. Daniels Board Chair Robert Edstrom CFO

Karen Kissel Sr. EVP Kenyatta Cathey VP - Clinical Services Jeffrey Collord VP - Operations Sarah English VP - Development

Linda Maranda VP - Strategic Partnerships Jesse Taylor VP - Facility & Business Services Michael Baldinger Medical Director

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WHAT WE DO Invest For Kids is dedicated to supporting carefully selected organizations that serve Chicago-area youth from under-resourced communities. Since 2009, we have invested in more than 75 organizations that are committed to transforming the lives of young people.

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

EMAIL info@ifkchicago.com WEBSITE investforkidschicago.org

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 co-founders, 100 percent of the proceeds are directly donated to the carefully selected nonprofits.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit: To learn more about Invest For Kids and register for the 14th annual Invest For Kids Conference on Nov. 1—Chicago’s premier investable ideas event—please visit investforkidschicago.org.

Join: To join our growing list of volunteers and supporters (both individual and corporate), as well as our mailing list, please contact executive director Katie Hurley Wales at katie@ifkchicago.com.

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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 sponsorship, please contact Katie Hurley Wales, our executive director, at katie@ifkchicago.com.

2021 REVENUE $1.72 million

FOUNDED IN 2009

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 14th annual conference will occur on Nov. 1, and 100 percent of the proceeds will support organizations serving Chicago-area youth.

LEADERSHIP Ben Kovler Co-Founder

Katie Hurley Wales Executive Director

Ron Levin Co-Founder

Barbara Wolf Director of Giving

INVEST FOR KIDS 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

CHICAGO’S PREMIER INVESTABLE IDEAS EVENT

75+

organiza�ons supported

INVEST IN KIDS BUILD THE FUTURE

$18+

million dollars raised

$200,000

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100% of dollars raised invested in Chicago’s youth

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

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

PHONE 847-679-3311

WEBSITE lesturnerals.org

17 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $3.1 million

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Strike Out ALS 5K and 1 Mile Run, Walk and Roll Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago July 21, 2022 ALS Walk for Life Soldier Field, Chicago Sept. 24, 2022

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.

As one of Les Turner ALS Foundation’s signature events, Strike Out ALS 5k and 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll offers athletes at any skill level the opportunity to compete for those who can’t. This year’s event will occur on July 21.

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.

Our My ALS Decision Tool (a registered trademark) was designed to help people living with ALS learn about their ALS treatment options and empower them to make important decisions about their care.

The Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at the Les Turner Center at Northwestern Medicine, one of the country’s first multidisciplinary ALS clinics, offers care from a team with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Donate: Your donations are critical to funding essential support services for people living with ALS, along with their loved ones, while also advancing 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.

LEADERSHIP

FOUNDED IN 1977

Andrea Pauls Backman CEO

Ken Hoffman Board Chair

Erin Reardon Cohn Incoming Board Chair

EXPERTS PREDICT AN INDIVIDUAL’S LIFETIME RISK OF ACQUIRING ALS IS ABOUT

1 in 300

BY THE AGE OF 85

FOUNDED IN 1977, THE LES TURNER ALS FOUNDATION IS THE OLDEST INDEPENDENT ALS GROUP IN THE COUNTRY. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that weakens the muscles we use to move, swallow and breathe. It can, in some cases, also cause changes in behavior and thinking. The effects of ALS grow more severe over time and eventually become fatal. The symptoms and progression may vary, which can make the disease difficult to diagnose, treat, and manage.

As Chicagoland’s leader in comprehensive ALS care, we treat each person like family, supporting them every step of the way. Our Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine is led by the most accomplished and renowned researchers and clinicians in their field, advancing vital care and research in pursuit of life-enhancing treatments and a cure.

MAY IS ALS AWARENESS MONTH. JOIN US AND DONATE AT LESTURNERALS.ORG.

LES TURNER ALS FOUNDATION 5550 W. TOUHY AVENUE, SUITE 302 SKOKIE, IL 60077 847 679 3311 INFO@LESTURNERALS.ORG

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WHAT WE DO Mikva Challenge is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded on the premise that youth voice and participation matter. Mikva’s programming develops youth to be empowered, informed and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society. The organization serves over 132,000 students per year in 10 states.

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

PHONE 312-546-6501 WEBSITE mikvachallenge.org

Mikva Challenge knows that democracy is people taking action—speaking, engaging, learning and 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.

Visit: Visit our website (mikvachallenge.org) to learn more about our programs, impact and process.

Explore: Read our interactive annual report (mikvachallenge.org/annualreport) to learn more about our impact.

2021 REVENUE $6 million

FOUNDED IN 1997

Share: Share our work with your network! Find us on Linkedin and follow us @MikvaChallenge on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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 policymakers will make more informed decisions if they incorporate youth voices, Mikva Challenge’s three core program areas focus on youth community problem-solving, youth electoral participation and youth policy-making.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

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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. Contact donations@mikvachallenge.org for more information.

Join: Join our mailing list (mikvachallenge.org/newsletter) to stay up-to-date on our progress and upcoming events. Together, we can help young people lead our democracy.

Mikva Challenge students are photographed with supporters at a Project Soapbox event. Project Soapbox, Mikva’s public speaking program, prepares students to speak out about the issues that matter most to them.

LEADERSHIP Verneé Green CEO of Mikva Challenge Carla Rubalcava Managing Director of Programs - Mikva Challenge IL Karrie Miner Director of Leadership Giving

Robyn Lingo Chief of Strategy & Impact Jill Bass Chief Education Officer Camille Rampersaud Managing Director of Finance

Randy Kinder DC Board Chair Jack Marco National Board Vice Chair Peter Barber IL Advisory Board Chair

Mark Rosenberg National Board Chair

Thank you for your support of

Democracy is a Verb!

Spring Benefit • May 12, 2022 Honoring Tom Wilson, CEO of Allstate & Dr. Janice K. Jackson, CEO of Hope Chicago Co-hosts Farissa Knox & David Narefsky Meet Our Sponsors:

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FAST FACTS ADDRESS 1279 N. Milwaukee Ave. 4th Floor Chicago, IL 60622 PHONE 773-329-4111

WEBSITE nhschicago.org

72 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $8.2 million

FOUNDED IN 1975

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WHAT WE DO

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) advocates for working families and revitalizes communities through community building, real estate development, mortgage lending, financial education and housing policy.

Join: Work alongside our growing list of volunteers, supporters, and corporate and community partners. Contact the NHS Resource Development team to learn more.

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.

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Donate: Contribute online at nhschicago.org/donate. Cash and check donations can be sent to our central office at 1279 N. Milwaukee Ave., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60622.

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

NHS is a recognized leader in homeownership consulting.

Our HUD-certified counselors lead group seminars and one-on-one counseling on a variety of topics related to homeownership and financial empowerment. For existing homeowners, post-purchase and foreclosure counselors actively negotiate with lenders to achieve loan modifications and other financing solutions, and look to mitigate costs that contribute to housing instability.

We use our annual Transformative Impact awards event to celebrate our collective approach to neighborhood revitalization. Keynote speakers interpret current housing trends and suggest new approaches to the most challenging issues affecting vulnerable families and their communities.

NeighborWorks Day, an annual beautification event, celebrates neighborhood change and awareness.

Volunteers work side-by-side with residents to strengthen areas across Chicago and the South Suburbs.

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

NHS is truly there each step of the way in the homeownership process.

NHS’ annual awards event celebrates its collective approach to neighborhood revitalization. Keynote speakers interpret current housing trends and suggest new approaches to the most challenging issues affecting vulnerable families.

LEADERSHIP Anthony E. Simpkins President & CEO Donna Clarke COO Robin Coffey Chief Credit Officer

Linda Greene Director - NHS Redevelopment Corporation

Karen Woods Director Homeownership Services

Deborah Moore Director - Neighborhood Strategy and Planning

Dwayne Shipp Director - Finance

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WHAT WE DO

FAST FACTS

North Shore Exchange is luxury on a mission. We are Chicagoland’s only nonprofit luxury designer consignment boutique that’s given away $2.6 million to 48 local charities. We feature 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.

372 Hazel Ave. Glencoe, IL 60022

We specialize in luxury brands like Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Prada and YSL, plus contemporary brands like Rag & Bone, Tory Burch, Theory, Vince and more. Every consignment, donation and purchase supports charities serving Chicagoland children and families in need.

900 North Michigan Shops, Level Four Chicago, IL 60611

HOW YOU CAN HELP

1100 Central Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091

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

ADDRESSES

PHONE Glencoe: 847-835-0026 Chicago: 312-374-3055 WEBSITE northshoreexchange.org

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2021 REVENUE $3.8 million (FY 2021) FOUNDED IN 2013

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Explore: Visit our website to browse our latest designer fashion and home consignment arrivals, learn more about selling with us, find 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.

Help Others: Shopping, consigning and donating with North Shore Exchange helps feed the hungry, house the homeless and fight domestic violence. We also help charities 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 85 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, Pinterest and Instagram and subscribe to our VIP list at northshoreexchange.org.

LEADERSHIP Wendy Serrino President & Founder

Isabelle Goossen Treasurer

Ashley Prasad Director - Operations

Susan Sholl VP - Furniture

Nicole Hayek Director - Philanthropy

KEY STAFF

Martha Kirtley VP - Fashion & Consignor Relations

Beth Douglass Director - Human Resources

Franco Lim Director - Technology Sylvia Oriatti Director - Home Decor

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FAST FACTS ADDRESS 1716 W. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60622

PHONE 773-525-1777 WEBSITE nourishinghopechi.org

50 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $5.8 million

FOUNDED IN 1970

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WHAT WE DO

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Nourishing Hope, formerly known as Lakeview Pantry, works with our neighbors to overcome hunger, improve mental wellness and achieve life goals across Chicago.

With the help of thousands of volunteers, donors and partners, we strive to improve and empower the lives of thousands of our neighbors.

Join: Join us in providing free, healthy and delicious food by hosting a virtual food drive—a fun way to engage your families, colleagues or classmates in online fundraising. Learn more at nourishinghopechi.org/fooddrive.

Our name has changed, but our mission and values remain constant. At Nourishing Hope, we provide food for today and hope for tomorrow.

We offer nutritious food, using a choice-based distribution model and access to critical social services, including: • Monthly food distribution and weekly produce pickup through multiple food access programs, including our flagship Sheridan Market in Lakeview and our Fresh Market, in partnership with La Casa Norte in Humboldt Park; • An online market program that provides an option for easy online ordering and pickup—convenient and efficient for working families; • Home delivery services for older adults and people with disabilities; • Free, trauma-informed mental health counseling by licensed therapists; • Social services, including case management, housing and job search support, domestic violence intervention, referrals and public benefits assistance (SNAP, health care, government forms, etc.) for anyone in need.

We’re committed to treating people and families with dignity, respect and compassion.

We pride ourselves on innovation and collaboration— with a growing number of partnerships in communities across the city. By partnering with other trusted organizations, we nourish hope for a brighter future throughout Chicago.

Lakeview Pantry is now

Help Others: We’re always looking for volunteers, and we’d love to have you as part of our team. Our volunteer opportunities include youth, corporate groups, community- and faith-based groups, community service and more. Registering is fast and easy! Sign up at nourishinghopechi.org/volunteer.

Donate: When you donate to Nourishing Hope, $1 can help provide eight meals to our neighbors facing food insecurity. Whether you’re an individual donor, or a corporate or foundation partner, you can learn how to make an impact today at nourishinghopechi.org/donate.

Share: Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest from the front lines of hunger relief. Find in-depth stories of impact on our blog at nourishinghopechi.org/blog.

The Nourishing Hope Gala is our largest annual fundraiser. This year, we are hosting the event at Rockwell on the River on Oct. 14, 2022, at 6 p.m.

Join us to support our growth and impact!

LEADERSHIP Kellie O’Connell CEO

Casey Herman Board President

We have some personal news: After 52 years, we are changing our name and brand to reflect our commitment to serve more of our Chicago neighbors in need.

Lakeview Pantry is now Nourishing Hope.

We've grown to provide food, mental wellness counseling, and job and housing assistance in communities across the city.

Our name has changed.

Our mission and values remain constant.

NourishingHopeChi.org Together, we are Nourishing Hope.

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FAST FACTS ADDRESS 1530 S. State St., 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60605

PHONE 312-604-2200 WEBSITE pcsedu.org

260 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $28,602,861

WHAT WE DO

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Perspectives Charter Schools is a network of five public, charter schools operating on the South Side of Chicago.

Our schools are tuition-free and non-selective. We are located in Bronzeville, South Loop and Auburn Gresham.

We serve over 1,600 students, grades 6-12, coming from neighborhoods on the South and West Sides.

Visit: We live A Disciplined Life*! Come see our curriculum in action by touring our five schools.

Perspectives’ holistic education model fosters ethical leadership and cultivates agency, guiding students to live productive and meaningful lives. Our mission is to provide students with a rigorous and relevant education through our A Disciplined Life* education model, which includes Academic Rigor, Social Emotional Learning and Experiential Opportunities.

A Disciplined Life* is a culture grounded in a set of 26 principles. These principles guide our actions and build a community of trust, curiosity and achievement that develop positive self-perception, healthy relationships and the tools for productivity. Perspectives students receive 180 minutes of focused social emotional learning in weekly classes, helping them successfully navigate challenges in school and at home.

Explore: Perspectives uses the city of Chicago as a classroom by providing students with field study, career shadowing and internship opportunities. Explore Chicago with our students by volunteering as a mentor.

Join: Sign up for our quarterly newsletter, Our Perspectives, to stay looped in to the latest news at Perspectives.

Donate: Perspectives relies on generous contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations to provide our students with a high-quality education, along with responsive wraparound services and unique enrichment experiences.

Share: Follow us on our social channels and share our student success stories with your networks! Visit Instagram (@pcsedu), Twitter (@pcsedu), Facebook (@perspectivescs) and LinkedIn (@Perspectives Charter Schools) for more information.

LEADERSHIP

Each year, Perspectives invests in wraparound services for our students. Over 92 percent of our organizational revenue is put to work in direct support of our mission. We provide field study, career shadowing and service opportunities for all students. Perspectives is also proud to offer enrichment activities, athletic programs and enhanced learning opportunities for our students through our partnerships with Chicago’s business community. Our field studies provide cultural experiences, expose students to fine arts, and create interactive learning and team-building experiences.

Hall Adams Chairman - Perspectives Board of Directors

* A Disciplined Life is a registered trademark.

Jasmine Morales Principal - Perspectives Middle Academy

FOUNDED IN 1997

Deborah Stevens, MBA, CPA CEO TyNeisha Banks, M.Ed Principal - Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy

Eron Powell, MAT Senior Managing Principal Perspectives High School of Technology & Perspectives Leadership Academy Stephen Todd, Ed.D. Managing Principal - Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus Senior Director of Strategy & Data

The

POWER of Perspectives

26 Principles

of A Disciplined Life® • Communicate effectively • Challenge each other intellectually • Show gratitude • Solve conflicts peacefully • Respect differences • Be positive and supportive • Show compassion

Perspectives Charter Schools is a network of five open-enrollment, public charter schools. For 25 years, Perspectives has been a clear, steady, and transformational choice for families across Chicago. Our education model is based on A Disciplined Life, our innovative approach to social emotional learning.

Perspectives develops leaders with strong character - this is the Power of Perspectives.

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Tools for Productivity

• Accept only quality work from yourself • Take responsibility for your actions • Seek wisdom • Be open-minded • Think critically and be inquisitive • Love who you are • Demonstrate honesty and integrity • Be generous • Be a lifelong learner • Live a healthy lifestyle

Healthy Relationships

Positive Self Perception

building a community of trust, curiosity and achievement • Demonstrate a strong work ethic • Use your time wisely • Listen actively • Be punctual and prepared • Be organized • Be reflective • Be reliable • Take initiative • Demonstrate perseverance

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FAST FACTS ADDRESS 320 W. Ohio St., Suite 410E Chicago, IL 60654

PHONE 312-833-2097 WEBSITE rosecrance.org

1,200 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $90,667,572

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

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

Visit: Contact Sally Draper at 312-833-2097 to tour our treatment sites, including our teen and adult behavioral health residential campuses, our recovery residence in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, and outpatient programs in Lakeview and River North. We have committed, compassionate staff waiting to meet you.

In Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, Rosecrance provides a licensed, structured recovery living environment for up to 30 adults in recovery while they work and/or attend college. These individuals have typically completed an intensive residential or outpatient treatment program. Our unique program begins with the development of an individualized recovery plan, followed by daily support from a specialized team. Drug testing, daily schedule and activity accountability, 12-step meetings and additional services, offered through our outpatient counseling center at Lakeview, provide the structure of support.

This spring, Rosecrance opened a new facility in Chicago’s River North neighborhood to provide highquality mental health and substance use disorder treatment services on an outpatient basis. Other Chicagoland locations include Des Plaines, Frankfort, La Grange, Northbrook and Warrenville. We also offer access to residential drug abuse treatment, mental health programs and rehab treatment for co-occurring disorders just 90 minutes from Chicago.

“A comprehensive, holistic approach to treating substance use and mental health disorders is really important. It lays the foundation for the lifelong recovery journey, and offers the building blocks the individual needs to manage their disease.”

FOUNDED IN 1916 – Dr. Tom Wright, Chief Medical Officer, Rosecrance Heath Network

Explore: Visit our website, rosecrance.org, to learn more about our vibrant, robust treatment options—residential and outpatient—for adolescents and adults with mental health or substance use disorders.

Join: Consider making a difference by joining the Rosecrance Foundation Chicago Board. For more information, contact Sally Draper at 312-833-2097. Connect with us at facebook.com/lifeswaiting and Twitter @rosecrancenews.

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. Take the first step by calling 888-928-5278.

Donate: Charitable contributions help expand Rosecrance programs to more people and reduce financial barriers for families seeking treatment.

Help us provide help, hope and the best opportunity for lasting recovery to more families by calling 312-833-2097.

LEADERSHIP David Gomel, Ph.D., CADC President & CEO/ Rosecrance Health Network Thomas Wright, M.D. Addictionologist, SVP for Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer

Judith Jobe, M.S., CSADC SVP & Chief Administrative Officer

Janis Waddell, M.S., CSADC SVP & Chief Business Development Officer

Carlene Cardosi, M.S.W., LCSW, CADC Regional President Rosecrance, Inc

Sally Draper, B.A. SVP & Executive Director of The Rosecrance Foundation

Hope begins with you.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADERS IN TREATING SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. 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 $6 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 Chicago-Lakeview • Chicago-River North • Des Plaines • Frankfort • La Grange • Northbrook • Warrenville

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WHAT WE DO The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

FAST FACTS

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 1 million people every year throughout Chicago, northern Illinois and northwest Indiana.

ADDRESS 5040 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60630

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.

PHONE 773-725-1100 WEBSITE salarmychicago.org

884 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $139 million FOUNDED IN 1865 IN LONDON; EXPANDED TO CHICAGO IN 1885

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.

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.).

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.

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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 occur on Sept. 6; visit salarmychicago.org/golf for details.

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. Nancy Azuaje Women’s Ministries Secretary

Maj. Beverly Gates Divisional Business Secretary Captain Sharyn Tennyson Business Officer

Love Beyond Neighborhoods goes out to feed, shelter, educate, comfort, provide, empower and rebuild!

Your support keeps food on people's cables, families in their homes and the utilities on. Your help is needed now more than ever. Donate today and provide hope tomorrow!

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WHAT WE DO

FAST FACTS ADDRESS 4101 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, IL 60613

PHONE 773-572-5500 WEBSITE thresholds.org

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 health 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-of-the-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.

HOW YOU CAN HELP 1,094 EMPLOYEES

2021 REVENUE $105 million

FOUNDED IN 1959

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

Join: We welcome new members to the Thresholds Junior Board.

Donate: Financial donations can be made on our website. We also accept donations of personal hygiene items, warm clothing and blankets at any of our Chicago-area locations.

Share: Share our posts and follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.

Bassey Ikpi, poet, activist and mental health advocate, was the keynote speaker at the Thresholds 2022 Gala on May 5. She is pictured here (left) alongside Thresholds’ CEO Mark Ishaug (center) and board president Dr. Suzet McKinney (right).

LEADERSHIP Mark Ishaug CEO

Debbie Pavick Chief Clinical Officer

Chris Noone Chief Talent Officer

Al Shoreibah CFO

Dee Atkins Chief Community Engagement & Equity Officer

Mike Faley General Counsel

Mark Furlong COO Dayo Popoola CIO

Brent Peterson Chief Development Officer

Heather O’Donnell SVP - Public Policy

HOME HEALTH HOPE Learn how Thresholds is leading the way in mental health and substance use treatment in Illinois. www.thresholds.org

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FAST FACTS ADDRESS 20 S. Clark St., Suite 1620 Chicago, IL 60603

PHONE 773-572-0094 WEBSITE thrivescholars.org

68 EMPLOYEES NATIONALLY

2021 REVENUE $12 million nationally FOUNDED IN 2001 IN LOS ANGELES; EXPANDED TO CHICAGO IN 2019

WHAT WE DO

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Thrive Scholars prepares and supports high-achieving students of color from economically disadvantaged communities so they can become students at the nation’s top 100 colleges—and graduate with the career skills and experience they need to thrive at the most innovative companies.

Visit: Visit our website (thrivescholars.org) to learn more about our proven, data-driven program model and impact in high-trajectory careers.

In Chicago, there are 2,500 students of color from underresourced communities with the academic qualifications to attend top colleges. Yet, there simply aren’t enough citywide programs to support them all.

By expanding our proven six-year program to Chicago in 2019, Thrive Scholars aims to increase our local cohort from 15 to 50 Scholars over the next three years, ultimately serving 300 Chicago students annually across all six program years.

Starting in 11th grade, our Scholars benefit from expert college counseling and intensive academic preparation.

Once in college, they receive professional mentors, access to a network for internships and jobs, personalized career counseling, and financial and social-emotional support. As a result, more than 90 percent of Scholars in our program attend a top 100 college, while 98 percent graduate.

A unique component of Thrive’s work is our signature Summer Academy, which provides two summers of six-week, residential academic boot camps, in order to prepare Scholars for the rigors of college. It includes over 350 hours of college-level instruction, targeting math, writing and critical thinking skills taught by college professors.

Recognizing that early investment is the key to our Scholars achieving the economic mobility everyone deserves, Thrive partners with innovative companies to create a pipeline of exceptional diverse talent, inspire deeper staff engagement and make positive change.

Join: To join our growing list of volunteers, supporters, and corporate and community partners, please contact Chicago executive director, Kylia Kummer, at kkummer@thrivescholars.org.

Explore: Explore thrivescholars.org/video-gallery to watch videos featuring our Scholars and their journeys in our program.

Help Others: Our mentorship program connects Thrive Scholars with experienced and passionate volunteers who support their personal growth, help them develop strategies for college success and expose them to important career opportunities. Visit our website to learn more about becoming a mentor.

Donate: Financial gifts can be made at thrivescholars. org/donate, with all donations remaining local.

To discuss the impact and benefits of Corporate Sponsorship, please contact Chicago executive director, Kylia Kummer, at kkummer@ thrivescholars.org.

Share: Connect with us on social media to help spread awareness about our programs and partnership opportunities.

A panel—featuring our corporate partners as they offer Scholars career advice and insights on “The Future of Work”, held during Thrive Scholars’ inaugural Career & Leadership Conference—is photographed.

LEADERSHIP Kylia Kummer Chicago Executive Director

Craig Slack Board Chair

Preparing great leaders, together.

Thrive Scholars partners with Chicago companies to transform the talk of diversity and inclusion with meaningful action and impact.

Together, we can leverage our shared vision to provide life-changing opportunities for Chicago’s talented students of color from disadvantaged communities. Together, we can support the nation’s most exceptional future leaders reach their full career potential. And together, we can help them achieve the economic mobility everyone deserves.

Join our growing list of Chicago corporate partners and gain a competitive recruiting edge through early engagement with a future pipeline of diverse talent ready to excel in high-trajectory careers at forward-thinking companies.

Learn why industry leaders partner with Thrive Scholars.

Kylia Kummer, Chicago Executive Director kkummer@thrivescholars.org www.thrivescholars.org/chicago | @thrivescholars

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WHAT WE DO The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is a nonprofit economic development organization founded in 1986 to support and accelerate business development and growth, targeting women and serving all diverse entrepreneurs in order to strengthen their participation in—and impact on—the economy.

FAST FACTS ADDRESS 8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60603

PHONE 312-853-3477 WEBSITE wbdc.org

40 EMPLOYEES 2021 ADJUSTED REVENUE $6,599,884* *2021 unadjusted, audited financials include revenue of $569,357 for Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness, along with $31,471,402 in pass through grant awards, related to COVID-19 relief funding.

FOUNDED IN 1986

The WBDC strives to deliver programs and services that remove the barriers that have maintained an uneven playing field and prevented the full participation of diverse entrepreneurs in the economy.

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.

Explore: Discover the many opportunities we offer to fuel business development and economic growth.

Join: Participate in our business cohorts, workshops and events.

Help Others: Offer your knowledge and subject matter expertise to our clients.

Donate: Make donations to fund our programs, services and events. You may also sponsor women business owners seeking to become 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.

WBDC’s annual regional business conference, held in Chicago, brings together hundreds of women business owners and community, corporate and government partners for inspiration, information, connections and business opportunities. The 2022 conference program will be held in person on Sept. 7, and corporate meet and greets will be conducted virtually on Sept. 8.

LEADERSHIP Emilia DiMenco President, CEO Roxanne Ward Chief of Staff

2 0 2 2 W B D C R E G I O N A L B U S I N E S S C O N F E R E N C E

Save the Dates SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In-person business conference Keynote conversation Educational programming Reception

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Virtual corporate meet and greets

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