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Totally Positive Productions
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- Chicago, IL
4.91045 stars 134 reviews
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The vision of Taj Jones in creating Totally Positive Productions has transformed how youth approach performance art and the messages they send. Creating events and contests that encourage positive messages to youth, and even creating an entirely new... more »
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Cardz For Kidz NFP
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- CHICAGO, IL
4.99115 stars 113 reviews
allterrain wrote:
I have been involved with this nonprofit for over two years and look forward to more opportunities to give back. I help coordinate and host crafting parties and take every chance I get to volunteer at the local children's hospital! I am very grateful... more »
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Advocates for Adolescent Mothers
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- Chicago, IL
4.875 stars 112 reviews
L.S. Harris wrote:
The odds are against young men and women who have children at early ages. Many fail to realize that these young men and women are very resilient, and with proper support from the community and others who care, these young people can go on to become productive,... more »
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Prevent Child Abuse America
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- Chicago, IL
4.68966 stars 87 reviews
redbracelet87 wrote:
PCAA implements research and evidence-based practices into the services they provide and the interventions they design. Local chapters creating Parent Circles are making a big impact on the the lives of parents and children who participate. I have had... more »
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The Spirit of Harmony Foundation
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 70 reviews
Veronica M.4 wrote:
I join with the Spirit of Harmony as a volunteer to advocate for the moral imperative of music education for children at the earliest age possible and to keep the music programs alive in schools. We have done several instrument drives and the musical... more »
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Youth Outreach Services
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.90385 stars 52 reviews
mbockstruck30 wrote:
I have had the pleasure to work with YOS for about 3 years now. I assisted with their re-branding, and have been a strong supporter ever since. YOS provides a much needed service to Chicago youth and families. more »
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Save Abandoned Babies Foundation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 36 reviews
dr-mike-oster wrote:
I first became involved with the Exchange club by being the director of the Child Protection Team at St Therese Medical Center in Waukegan. I then joined the Breakfast Exchange club of Gurnee and began becoming an officer. Later I joined the save abandoned... more »
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GirlForward
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 35 reviews
Dan_Amick wrote:
This forward thinking organization of young and caring professional women does a great deal to pay it forward by mentoring and empowering teen refugee girls in Chicago. Blair and Charlotte and all the crew at GirlForward are energetic and thoughtful... more »
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Jewish Child & Family Services
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.96875 stars 32 reviews
Sagemama wrote:
My family came to Virginia Frank in 2002 when we were looking for a preschool for our developmentally delayed son. He was accepted into the daily program and we received support as a couple and family as we were dealing with our other son's chronic illness... more »
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CircEsteem Inc.
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 28 reviews
Rick George wrote:
CircEsteem has had a significant impact on my son who has been a participant in the program for more than six years. He has learned how to work cooperatively with others, gained confidence as a performer and developed close relationships with youth from... more »
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Girls in the Game NFP
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 28 reviews
helping-a-girl-helps-the-community wrote:
My experience is that GIG is an extremely effective organization that provides a critical foundation for young women and their self esteem. The building blocks are based on sports, nutrition, health and life -- and those elements are essential to empowering... more »
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Ignite, Org
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 27 reviews
pedigob wrote:
As a board member with commercial business background, I've always been impressed with: - the professionalism of Teen Living Program's staff and executive team - the unique continuum of programs for youth who are homeless - the focus on long term outcomes -... more »
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The Night Ministry
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 24 reviews
eric5 wrote:
This is a hugely valuable organization with several missions -- including a "Health Bus" that goes to underserved areas in Chicago and reaches people in need of, but without access to, health services. Truly remarkable. http://www.thenightministry.org/001_programs/030_ohm/002_services/001_health_services/ more »
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Illinois Action For Children
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- Chicago, IL
4.45455 stars 22 reviews
dverley wrote:
As part of our community outreach we look for charities that we can do more than just donate money to. Not that money is not important but working together as human beings and showing we care matters just as much. Illinois Action for Children gave... more »
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Higher Learning Network NFP
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.95238 stars 21 reviews
higher-learning-network wrote:
I believe in the work the Higher Learning Network does teaching community residents not only how to overcome financial challenges, but offering hope in hopeless situations. I know the work is crucial because people come and thank us so much after a seminar... more »
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Project: VISION, Inc.
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 18 reviews
vickie2 wrote:
I volunteer and also do development work for Project: VISION, and have found my experience to be very rewarding. It never ceases to amaze me how dedicated to youth each volunteer and staff member is at Project: VISION. Additionally, I can see the positive... more »
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Forging Opportunities For Refugees In America Inc NFP
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 18 reviews
rzaidi wrote:
FORA is a remarkable organization. I've had the pleasure of volunteering there for several years and have witnessed the incredible growth of each child involved. It's not just their grades and test scores that have improved—there's a noticeable increase... more »
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Inner-City Education Program
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 15 reviews
Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels wrote:
ICE does GREAT work and truly makes a diff for so many youth in Chi! Founder Brad E is a GREAT guy with a big heart! Team CLOZTALK is honored to call ICE a partner and we'll keep spreading the word for its imp work!! Jonny ImermanCoF: CLOZTALK,... more »
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In Her Shoes Foundation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 15 reviews
Justyna K. wrote:
Happy to be part of the In Her Shoes Foundation team! Have learned so much this past summer, and excited to continue my involvement! I got to work really closely with the executive director and other like-minded volunteers. I'm so inspired by everyone's... more »
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Bright Promises Foundation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.92857 stars 14 reviews
kgdreher wrote:
I have been involved with Bright Promises for a little more than 6 months and I am so impressed with this organization. Bright Promises has a long history of service to children and yet they are still responsive to the needs of today's children. I appreciate... more »
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Metropolitan Family Services
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- Chicago, IL
4.64286 stars 14 reviews
ChrissyLove wrote:
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The African Connection
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- Chicago, IL
4.7 stars 10 reviews
Bertha123_ wrote:
My Experience with The AC has been the Most Amazing experience so far. We have the most understanding and amazing Boss and we have the most loving, understanding and amazing team who work so well together, i gained more experience knowledge and... more »
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Expanding Lives
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 9 reviews
grace4 wrote:
I went on retreat with Expanding Lives, and it literally changed my life, and opened my eyes to the world. During this retreat, I acted as a cultural leison to help the four pre-selected girls from West Africa transition from country to country. During... more »
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Cabrini Connections
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- Chicago, IL
4.25 stars 8 reviews
Loverofnonprofits wrote:
While the tutoring and mentor portion of this organization is incredibly impressive, my personal experience with it has shown poor money management and efficiency in utilizing donations and grants. Rather than putting money toward their students, Cabrini... more »
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Chicago Adventure Therapy
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 7 reviews
terry.larsen wrote:
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Lullalee Productions and Services
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 6 reviews
Daniel S. wrote:
Lullalee inspired me in a very fundamental way. Sometime late in 2009, YouTube sent out a call for volunteer film-makers, and I offered my services as a Computer Animator. YouTube connected me with Lee Ann Butler Owens, of Lullalee Productions... more »
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A SPECIAL WISH FOUNDATION Chicago
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- Chicago, IL
5 stars 5 reviews
pauletteh wrote:
I have been involved with this organization for about a year. They have great, dedicated people who care about bringing a smile to children and families who are experiencing a difficult time. All workers are 100% volunteers, with no paid staff. These... more »
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Childrens Home & Aid Society of Illinois
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- Chicago, IL
4.2 stars 5 reviews
childrensfound wrote:
I have been a member of the Bloomington, Il. Advisory Board for several years. The work this organization does for children and families is amazing. We hear of specific success stories at each Board meeting to remind us what our core mission is. Despite... more »
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New Life Centers of Chicagoland NFP
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 4 reviews
Karen183 wrote:
In 2004-2005 I worked as a teacher in what was then Bethel Lutheran Church and School, alongside Elizabeth Galik. I saw first hand her dedication to the Humboldt Park neighborhood, and desire to serve the families who lived there. She was innovative with... more »
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Camp of Dreams
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 4 reviews
Erica1111 wrote:
Great program! They provide a positive environment and teach kids all types of creative skills along with some academics. I worked with them as a counselor in their first years and have watched it grow since then. The staff and directors are great... more »
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National Runaway Safeline
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
3.33333 stars 3 reviews
Nancy Sabin wrote:
For the past 10 years, I have worked with many youth-serving nonprofits and have found the National Runaway Switchboard as one of the best. They provide critical help to missing and runaway youth who are amongst the most vulnerable. NRS provides invaluable... more »
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Collective Chicago
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 3 reviews
Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels wrote:
Collective Chicago has such an important mission of supporting the homeless in Chicago and providing resources and education to get them back on their feet! Founder Dan Minea is as passionate and as pure and focused as they come! GREAT... more »
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PLAY FOR PEACE
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
chdobkin wrote:
Play for Peace Brings children, youth and organizations together that have conflict in their communities and uses coopertive play to create laughter, compassion and peace. more »
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OPTIONS FOR YOUTH
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
Mary299 wrote:
• The gap between rich and poor in Chicago, and around the nation, continues to widen with increased living costs and higher amounts of individual debt, coupled with fewer high-paying jobs. President Obama has brought the issue of “income inequality”... more »
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Chicago Childrens Advocacy Center
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
Writer wrote:
The Chicago Children's Advocacy Center is such an amazing organization because it minimizes trauma imposed on child sexual abuse victims. Kids who are sexually abused only have to tell their story once, and are treated in all aspects for free at the center... more »
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Mujeres Latinas En Accion, Inc.
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.5 stars 2 reviews
calpha wrote:
Some people belived that seeking help mean some one who will solve their problems, on me I learn in Mujeres Latians en Accion the art of developing my skills and learn right through the trainig and work thanks to the Mujeres LAtinas en Accion. more »
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LAWRENCE HALL YOUTH SERVICES
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
pcoster wrote:
I have been involved with Lawrence Hall for over twenty years and a board member for fifteen. I have never had a bad experience with the agency. They are not only extremely well-managed, but their staff is made up of caring and compassionate individuals... more »
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Startuproots USA Inc
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
robinkatz wrote:
Great organization! A team of professionals has developed a hands-on program to promote sustainability, entrepreneurship, health and nutrition. And the kids love the program! more »
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CHICAGO YOUTH PROGRAMS INC
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
lpeters5017 wrote:
As a former staff member of Chicago Youth Programs, I know how hard the staff and volunteers work to help low-income youth at every stage of development to grow and develop, and get the skills they need to succeed in school and in life. --Linda... more »
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CHICAGO LIGHTS
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels wrote:
CL has such an important mission of providing free programs for families in need in the Chicago area-- from mentoring to dance programs to food to those in need! GREAT org, GREAT team— the CLOZTALK team is honored to call CL our partner!! CLOZTALK... more »
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Chicago Cares, Inc.
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Kelly Sigmund wrote:
I started volunteering with Chicago Cares about a year ago and became a Team Coordinator 3 months later. I have had a wonderful experience with Chicago Cares and am so grateful they are around in order for me to give back to the community. I have met... more »
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CHILDRENS PLACE ASSOCIATION
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Breesedh wrote:
I have volunteered with Children's Place Association for almost 6 years, in various capacities, as part of the organization's Junior Board. The impactful nature of the work that CPA does cannot be overstated; having the opportunity to interact with their... more »
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Chicago Run
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels wrote:
Chicago Run has such an important mission of empowering Chicago youth in need through running and athletic & academic programs! GREAT org, GREAT team— the CLOZTALK team is honored to call CR our partner!! CLOZTALK team >> Jonny... more »
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Juvenile Protective Association
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels wrote:
GREAT mission, GREAT team! the CLOZTALK team is honored to call this org a partner & promote its good work! CLOZTALK team >> Jonny Imerman, co-founder more »
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Institute For Latino Progress
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels wrote:
GREAT mission, GREAT team! the CLOZTALK team is honored to call this org a partner & promote its good work! CLOZTALK team >> Jonny Imerman, co-founder more »
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Gads Hill Center
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
1 stars 1 review
NonProfitSW wrote:
Unfortunately, the programs at this organization have changed for the worse. They do not meet the needs of the program participants and their families. Upper management is too focused on getting money that does not align with the types of services the... more »
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Kids Have Hope
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels wrote:
GREAT mission, GREAT team! the CLOZTALK team is honored to call this org a partner & promote its good work! CLOZTALK team >> Jonny Imerman, co-founder more »
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Little Giraffe Foundation Ltd
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Lidia_R wrote:
Local love for local babiesIt’s true what they say: kids never fail to surprise you. My second child truly surprised us by arriving 7 weeks early at 33 weeks. After my emergency c-section, she was whisked away to the NICU. I didn’t... more »
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Makergirl
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels wrote:
GREAT mission, GREAT team! the CLOZTALK team is honored to call this org a partner & promote its good work! CLOZTALK team >> Jonny Imerman, co-founder more »
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Common Ground Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Dedicated to empowering high school students to become future leaders. Our programs focus on character development, social impact,... more »
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Youth Guidance
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Youth Guidance creates and implements school-based programs that enable at-risk children to overcome obstacles, focus on their... more »
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JEWISH COUNCIL ON URBAN AFFAIRS (JCUA)
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) is to combat poverty, racism and anti-Semitism in partnership with Chicago’s... more »
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Christopher House
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Christopher House has been helping children and families for more than 100 years. Today, Christopher House’s family of schools... more »
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Center of Higher Development
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
The COHD works to eliminate the Digital Divide in under-served communities in the Chicagoland area. As a Magic Johnson Empowerment... more »
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AMERICAS TIME OUT FOR YOUTH INC
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Empower youth (particularly girls ) for a lifetime by teaching skills that inspire them to become healthy, confident, productive,... more »
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Divine Purpose Youth Performing Arts Center
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide recreation and educational pr more »
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Cool Classics, Inc.
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Cool Classics, Inc. is committed to improving literacy among low-income elementary school students, expanding their sense of arts,... more »
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Our Mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships... more »
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Chicago Scholars
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
We uniquely select, train, and mentor academically ambitious students from under-resourced communities to complete college and... more »
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Snow City Arts
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the Snow City Arts Foundation is to use the arts as a catalyst for learning, thereby providing a regular educational... more »
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR ADOLESCENTS
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
IOFA''s Mission: Improving the lives of young people by addressing critical and emerging issues... more »
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Holy Family Ministries
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Mission: In partnership with Chicago''s low-income communities, we provide safe havens where children and adults grow spiritually,... more »
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CHILD LINK INC
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to make human services available to all children, families and individuals in need of support who live in the greater... more »
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Childserv
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
To help chicagoland's at-risk children and their families build, achieve and sustain better lives. more »
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BUILD Incorporated
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
To engage at-risk youth in the schools and on the streets so they can realize their educational and career potential and contribute... more »
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CENTER FOR LAW AND SOCIAL WORK
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Provide legal and social work services to individuals, families, and groups with primary focus on child welfare and permanency... more »
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Ride for CHANGE Ride for HOPE Foundation
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- Chicago, IL
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The mission of the Ride for CHANGE Ride for HOPE Foundation is to empower and engage the motorcycle community; to develop, expand... more »
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Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is a Catholic organization answering the Gospel call by ministering to children and families in need. ... more »
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THE METRO MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
The Metro Mentorship Initiative is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit public charity organized for the purpose of providing mentoring... more »
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Single Mother's Of Culture Nfp foundation
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- Chicago, IL
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To assist Single Mother's and the youth on becoming economically self sufficient by supplying resources and services. more »
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Boxing Out Negativity Inc
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Boxing Out Negativity's mission is to empower at-risk youth by providing mentorship, educational support, and opportunities to... more »
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The Evolved Network NFP
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
The Evolved Network provides experiential programming through culinary and gardening equipping youth in systemically oppressed... more »
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Consistently Living Better Foundation
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- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Consistently Living Better Foundation was founded by a group of friends from the south side of Chicago with the intentions of... more »
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Touched by T&A inc
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At Touched by T&A Inc., our mission is to empower youth aged 5 to 21 in our community by providing them with access to constructive... more »
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