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Inheritance of Hope
Inheritance of Hope is such an amazing organization, we have never seen such an out pouring of serving and selflessness. The volunteers made it extra special for a time like this in our lives. I would... more
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National Anti-Vivisection Society
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.99038 stars 104 reviews
mntnmann23 wrote:
This charitable organization fulfills it's "purpose" with a high level of clarity and efficiency. I feel very good about contributing to this worthy cause. more »
Animals
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Franciscan Works + Liberia Mission Inc.
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.98667 stars 75 reviews
Susan86 wrote:
I have visited the Liberian Mission project of Mission Honduras International twice. The work that is being done there is amazing; providing education of mind and spirit to 350+ children. For many this is their only opportunity. The loving environment... more »
Education
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Women Employed
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.98551 stars 69 reviews
jeanine wrote:
Women Employed is a smart, interesting and important Nonprofit for women of Illinois. It is a clearing house for all issues that are important to women. It invites you to participate on any level that you are comfortable with as well as offering information... more »
Civil Rights
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NoStigmas | Mental Health Your Way
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.95122 stars 41 reviews
eclare333 wrote:
NoStigmas came into my life a few months ago and I am better for it. Jacob Moore has created a strong but gentle voice in an otherwise absent conversation. Through the organization, I have met incredible people with even more incredible stories. Much... more »
Civil Rights
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Artreach Chicago
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.96667 stars 30 reviews
Charlina G. wrote:
ArtReach is a group that is truly passionate about bringing arts to the greater Chicago community. There's a reason they've been around for nearly 30 years! That's a lot of history right there! I'm having such a great experience volunteering for this... more »
Education
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World Bicycle Relief NFP
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.92857 stars 28 reviews
carlosgperea wrote:
I'm a grassroots fundraiser for World Bicycle Relief and I couldn't be prouder of the work they do with the money I'm able to raise. The Buffalo Bikes are specially designed to stand up to the rigors of African riding. They're assembled in Africa, by... more »
Education
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Sit Stay Read Inc
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 27 reviews
Mimi wrote:
Sit Stay Read is a fantastic nonprofit that combines many of my passions: children, literacy & dogs. When I first learned of SSR, I thought what could be better – an organization that works with disadvantaged children, teaching them to read with... more »
Education
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Girls in the Game NFP
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 27 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 »
Children & Youth
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Chicago Freedom School
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.84615 stars 26 reviews
Frank E. wrote:
The Freedom school provides incredible services to youth in Chicago. They're providing a base for movements of the future to thrive and grow. That, and they take really good care of the folks that work with them, ensuring everyone is well recognized... more »
Education
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Illinois Action For Children
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.8 stars 20 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 »
Children & Youth
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826Chi Inc NFP
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 18 reviews
jasonmalikow wrote:
I was a volunteer tutor for Chicago schoolchildren, grades two and up, for three years. In that time I got to know many of the students and see them make progress in writing, math, history, languages, science, and other fields. The students are fun, energetic,... more »
Education
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Breaking Ground Inc
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.83333 stars 18 reviews
Marcellus wrote:
Breaking Ground At Breaking Ground community it’s a family based program. We have devotion in the morning to start a day filled in spirit. Then we have “Tell it like it is” to ease to the stress from a day to day lives in open discussion.... more »
Education
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Chicago Public Library Foundation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.92857 stars 14 reviews
Judith Barnard wrote:
Thousands of Chicago children each year discover the excitement of reading, the boundless vistas opened by encouraged curiosity, and the adventure of sharing discoveries with others through the programs of the Chicago Public Library Foundation. These... more »
Arts & Culture
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Higher Learning Network NFP
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.92308 stars 13 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 »
Arts & Culture
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Vandercook College Of Music
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 12 reviews
smaria21 wrote:
It's amazing to see a program that is there for the children of the community. Music is essential for children and having that at VanderCook through the One City program is incredible. more »
Education
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Umoja Student Development Corporation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 12 reviews
Katie51 wrote:
Umoja is an incredible organization serving high school students across Chicago! I've been lucky enough to have many relationships with Umoja... as a staff member, a volunteer, and a Board Member. Umoja is truly making an impact in the lives of students... more »
Education
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Spark
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 11 reviews
cardinal28 wrote:
Spark is a wonderful organization that seeks to empower middle school students in various ways. In part, this happens through apprentices in which students are paired with people in careers in which the students have expressed interest. Spark provides... more »
Children & Youth
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American Library Association
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.33333 stars 9 reviews
Zippy wrote:
As the only librarian in the state with a focus on serving people with disabilities, I needed a network to help me make the best use of the taxpayer dollars that supported my library. The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA),... more »
Civil Rights
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Changing Worlds
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 8 reviews
sh wrote:
I have had the pleasure of working with the staff and management at Changing Worlds since 2006. It is by far one of the more exemplary mid-sized non-profits that I have seen in my many years as a consultant and manager. Changing Worlds has a winning... more »
Civil Rights
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Merit School of Music
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 7 reviews
JenniferHT wrote:
Located just west of downtown, I consider the Merit School of Music to be an absolute gem when it comes to music schools in Chicago. My family knew we were a part of something special when we first walked through Merit’s doors. We immediately felt... more »
Arts & Culture
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Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4 stars 7 reviews
Rick Carter wrote:
I walk by Spertus every workday. I rarely see anyone walk in or out. I can't believe this place is still being funded by anyone and its difficult to understand how it can justify its continued existence. The organization made the completely... more »
Arts & Culture
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Reading In Motion
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 5 reviews
DStanislaw wrote:
Reading In Motion is a valuable organization helping children to reach or exceed reading at grade level. I have seen this program at work in the school setting and am beyond amazed with the measured results as well as the satisfaction and confidence... more »
Arts & Culture
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Open Books Ltd
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 3 reviews
katan kitsch wrote:
Open Books has developed a wide range of volunteer projects aimed at improving the literacy level in Chicago. There are specific efforts aimed at every age group and a variety of neighborhoods/locations; from kindergarten through adulthood, from Evanston... more »
Education
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Foundation Of Artists Mentored In Entertainment-Nfp
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 3 reviews
Foundation of Artists Mentored in Entertainment wrote:
Foundation of Artists Mentored in Entertainment (F.A.M.E.), NFP 501 C3 was established as a result of Lily, founder of F.A.M.E., who encountered too many talented artists give up because they lacked the mentorships and funds to pursue their dream in the... more »
Education
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Empower Illinois
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
3.66667 stars 3 reviews
Bedwards63 wrote:
Why is a crony from Cicero a Board Member of this fund? That raises serious red flags. Per reports in the Tribune and Sun Times, Dan Proft has been an advisor to crooked Larry Dominick of Cicero and received lucrative no-bid contracts from him. Through... more »
Education
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