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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness
- Location:
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hopkin wrote:
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pedigob wrote:
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The Night Ministry
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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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Sarah's Circle
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4.875 stars 24 reviews
Nicole wrote:
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Deborah's Place
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4.95833 stars 24 reviews
suesprepaidlegal wrote:
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4.82609 stars 23 reviews
AmericanFan wrote:
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Good News Partners
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4.59091 stars 22 reviews
John wrote:
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4.8 stars 20 reviews
nancy wrote:
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San Jose Obrero Mission
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4.93333 stars 15 reviews
Lisa Jusino wrote:
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Renaissance Social Services, Inc.
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axidvolunteer3 wrote:
I recently saw an NBC5 Chicago piece on the 10 o'clock news. I am currently signed up to volunteer for the organization and their upcoming initiative in October to end homelessness in Chicago. I never knew the shocking statistics how how many are homeless... more »
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Moore Place
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4.81818 stars 11 reviews
chris23 wrote:
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Lincoln Park Community Shelter
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5 stars 10 reviews
Brad S. wrote:
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Salt And Light Coalition NFP
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ckck wrote:
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- Location:
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skrauszer wrote:
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National Runaway Safeline
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Nancy Sabin wrote:
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Inspiration Corporation
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IC Volunteer wrote:
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