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4.98701 stars 77 reviews
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Veronica M.4 wrote:
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Copernicus Foundation
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Marleen wrote:
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4.875 stars 24 reviews
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people2 wrote:
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nancy wrote:
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Saint James Food Pantry
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Casa Central
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pauletteh wrote:
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Childrens Home & Aid Society of Illinois
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Collective Chicago
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National Runaway Safeline
- Location:
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Nancy Sabin wrote:
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Allies for Community Business (A4CB)
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3.66667 stars 3 reviews
ivolunteer wrote:
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Inspiration Corporation
- Location:
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IC Volunteer wrote:
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StreetWise, Inc.
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
goodidea wrote:
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Homeless & Housing
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![Franciscan Outreach]()
Franciscan Outreach
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
bdn1 wrote:
I have been associated as a lawyer volunteer with Franciscan Outreach Association in Chicago for several years. They do a fantastic job helping the homeless in Chicago, providing overnight shelter, food, clothing, medical care and other care. I have given... more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Mobile C A R E Foundation]()
Mobile C A R E Foundation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
Jonathan W. wrote:
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![INDO-AMERICAN CENTER INC]()
INDO-AMERICAN CENTER INC
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
laetitiaetatis wrote:
I worked at the Indo-American Center as an ESL teacher and tutor for about a month in October of 2010. I enjoyed it a lot and think that the center does a good job of providing essential services such as literacy and citizenship courses to recent arrivals... more »
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![Mujeres Latinas En Accion, Inc.]()
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 »
Children & Youth
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![LAWRENCE HALL YOUTH SERVICES]()
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 »
Children & Youth
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![Interfaith Community For Detained Immigrants]()
Interfaith Community For Detained Immigrants
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
tarajano wrote:
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Human Services
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![Colette Louis Tisdahi Foundation]()
Colette Louis Tisdahi Foundation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
Esther Ruskin W. wrote:
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Immigrant Integration Community
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
Immigrantcommunity-22 wrote:
I want to summarize the work of this non-profit association as much as it is promising to be at the forefront of helping those who need it, especially through the aid that every member of this association help through his abilities if it is at the level... more »
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![Center for Changing Lives]()
Center for Changing Lives
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
CSWM19 wrote:
Center for Changing Lives is a wonderful place. I did my internship there so I got to see what most people don't get to see on a daily basis. Everyone of the staff members made me feel welcomed, and I will always be grateful for all of the knowledge each... more »
Job Training
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![VIETNAMESE ASSN OF ILLINOIS]()
VIETNAMESE ASSN OF ILLINOIS
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
SunE wrote:
I could not find a job on my own. I was referred to this organization by my neighbor. They were very patient with me and told me I would have to learn English a little better. This association helped me find a job. And then they helped me to start... more »
Human Services
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![INDIA DEVELOPMENT SERVICE]()
INDIA DEVELOPMENT SERVICE
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
ArtiP wrote:
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Disabilities
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![SANTA FOR THE VERY POOR INC]()
SANTA FOR THE VERY POOR INC
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
richardroydelisle wrote:
I have been involved with Santa for the Very Poor, (SVP) since 2004. I have attended the toy packing event with friends and neighbors and have met some of the most generous and kind people I know. This charity takes NO administrative fees and everything... more »
Human Services
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![CHICAGO LIGHTS]()
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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![THE ARK]()
THE ARK
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Susie wrote:
The Ark provides services to needy Jews in Chicago. Has a free kosher pantry, social work, therapy, intensive day program, medical clinic, dental clinic, and pharmacy, to name a few. They really try to get to know their clients and integrate services... more »
Human Services
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![SPECIAL CHILDRENS CHARITIES]()
SPECIAL CHILDRENS CHARITIES
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Proud Mother wrote:
I am the proud mother of an athlete and can tell you first hand that Special Olympics Chicago has been a positive influence in my daughter's life. She has participated in basketball, swimming, track and field and numerous social opportunities. Each... more »
Human Services
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![Career Transitions Center Of Chicago]()
Career Transitions Center Of Chicago
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
ctcglad wrote:
Ctc has helped me to learn to effectively network, research, write a resume, and interview with innovative techniques. I'm so thankful for the jobs I've obtained through their help. First, I found a job conducting and Chinese choir for a years and... more »
Job Training
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![Chicago Cares, Inc.]()
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 »
Children & Youth
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![CHILDRENS PLACE ASSOCIATION]()
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 »
Children & Youth
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![The Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse]()
The Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse
- 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]()
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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![Gateway Foundation Inc]()
Gateway Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Chynna91 wrote:
I had been a strong alcoholic and avid drug user for as long as I can remember. In and out of psych wards, treatments, on and off the streets. I was a resident at Gateway 3 times total at 2 separate locations with successful discharges. I do not believe... more »
Mental Health
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![The Chicago Lighthouse For People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired]()
The Chicago Lighthouse For People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Billfish wrote:
The Chicago Lighthouse has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services (NAC). NAC is the only accrediting body that solely focuses on standards and best practices for blind and low vision services with... more »
Disabilities
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![ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO]()
ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Katherine_M wrote:
I'm a Vietnamese refugee. I came to America when I was 4 years old, with my sister and my father, who was only in his young twenties. We risked out lives, escaping by hiding in a watermelon export boat headed to Thailand. My mother couldn't go with us... more »
Human Services
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![Misericordia Home]()
Misericordia Home
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Tara A. wrote:
I have been volunteering at Misericordia since 2006. Every Thursday, I go to sports night with the residents who are high functioning. Every season we play a different sport. In winter, we play basketball. Spring: softball; summer/fall: soccer. In addition... more »
Disabilities
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![Gads Hill Center]()
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 »
Children & Youth
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![RefugeeOne]()
RefugeeOne
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
Tom Hartman wrote:
In my 25 year-career in fundraising, I had the opportunity to work FT and as a consultant for a lot of organizations. RefugeeOne is one of the best-run and most caring non-profits I met. Their front line staff provide a complete range of resettlement... more »
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![Step Up For Mental Health]()
Step Up For Mental Health
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 1 review
ivaniadcdc wrote:
As a board member of Step Up For Mental Health for over a year, I continue to be impressed by the organization's unwavering passion and commitment to providing diverse support to the community. Their initiatives, including book distributions, meeting... more »
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Chicago Fund On Aging And Disability
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Meals on wheels chicago is committed to the belief that all individuals have the right to live independently with dignity in their... more »
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Tuesday’s Child enables families to thrive through positive parent training, inclusive behavioral classrooms and support services.... more »
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![Christopher House]()
Christopher House
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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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![Rape Victim Advocacy Program]()
Rape Victim Advocacy Program
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Rape Victim Advocates (RVA) is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the healing and empowerment of sexual... more »
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![Better Boys Foundation dba Building Brighter Futures Center for the arts]()
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Better Boys Foundation was founded in 1961 by Joe Kellman to inspire and empower youth, families and communities to make choices... more »
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Childrens Research Triangle
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- Chicago, IL
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Children's Research Triangle (CRT) provides equitable access to research-driven behavioral health services, training, research,... more »
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The mission of You Can Make It, Inc. is to provide shelter and supportive services for homeless people with economic and/or dependency... more »
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![YOUTH TECHNOLOGY CORPS NFP INC]()
YOUTH TECHNOLOGY CORPS NFP INC
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
YTC engages youth to become agents of change at home and globally though teamwork, technology education and community service. more »
Technology
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![Guild For The Blind]()
Guild For The Blind
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
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The Guild, founded in 1947, works in partnership with our members to help them succeed in a sighted world. Vision loss is affecting... more »
Mental Health
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![Lutheran Social Services of Illinois]()
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
- Location:
- Des Plaines, IL
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Responding to the Gospel, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois brings healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. more »
Human Services
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![Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago]()
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago fulfills the Church's role in the mission of charity by providing compassionate,... more »
Food
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CARA PROGRAM
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
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The Cara Program (TCP) assistsmotivated individuals affected by homelessness and poverty to transform theirlives and achieve... more »
Education
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![SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL, CHICAGO]()
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL, CHICAGO
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
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The lay volunteer members of the Conferences (volunteer sites) in Cook and Lake counties assist people in need. By the person... more »
Food
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![Childserv]()
Childserv
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
To help chicagoland's at-risk children and their families build, achieve and sustain better lives. more »
Children & Youth
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![IMPACT Family Center]()
Human Services
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![Outreach Chicago]()
Outreach Chicago
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
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Outreach Chicago’s mission is to help homeless individuals and families reintegrate into society by providing them with the... more »
Food
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![EMWQ Retirees Widows & Childrens Assistance Fund]()
EMWQ Retirees Widows & Childrens Assistance Fund
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
It is the sole purpose of the Ende, Menzer, Walsh & Quinn Retirees' Widows' and Children’s Assistance Fund to provide financial... more »
Disaster Aid
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![Chicago House Of Peace]()
Chicago House Of Peace
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
To bring hope and create opportunities for those less fortunate without resources. more »
Human Services
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![Hard of Hearing Young People Foundation]()
Hard of Hearing Young People Foundation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
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To help Hard of Hearing Youth to secure adequate hearing aids to enhance their life and hearing quality, to unite globally and... more »
Human Services
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![Preacherhead Ministries Inc]()
Preacherhead Ministries Inc
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to provide food, clothing, and essential items to the homeless, provide clean water to those who are water insecure... more »
Human Services
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![Care For Friends]()
Care For Friends
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Care for Friends provides easy access to community, food and overall wellness for Chicago’s most vulnerable and under-served... more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Taller De Jose]()
Human Services
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![Chicago Bridge Project]()
Homeless & Housing
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![Global Executive Council Services]()
Global Executive Council Services
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
To empower and educate women, minorities, and immigrants to excel in their lives, careers, and businesses. more »
Job Training
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![Welcome To Fatherhood Inc]()
Welcome To Fatherhood Inc
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Welcome to Fatherhood Inc. is a nonprofit organization established to help fathers. Our mission is to strengthen the community... more »
Human Services
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![Digs With Dignity Corporation]()
Human Services
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![Glc Empowerment Center]()
Human Services
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![Hopeful Living Inc]()
Hopeful Living Inc
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Hopeful Living Inc. was created to put a shine of hope into those who may need it. We strive to be a helping hand to those trying... more »
Human Services
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![Arg Hiv And Aids Awareness Group]()
Human Services
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![RE-CONNECT Chicago]()
RE-CONNECT Chicago
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
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RE-CONNECT Chicago is a proud 501c3 non-for-profit organization built and operated by volunteers to provide fundamental resources... more »
Human Services
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