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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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Operation Asha
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- Chicago, IL
4.93237 stars 414 reviews
rajat malik wrote:
Its is a very active ngo and has helped me save my servant's life. I am thankful to them and may god bless them. more »
Health
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Prevent Child Abuse America
- Location:
- 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 »
Children & Youth
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Compass to Care, The Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 77 reviews
f.vicki wrote:
I recently attended a fundraiser for Compass to Care and decided to become a volunteer. I was overwhelmed by the much needed work being done by this organization. I had never heard of an organization addressing the needs of families who need help getting... more »
Health
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La Casa Norte
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.98529 stars 68 reviews
Wendy38 wrote:
La Casa Norte does truly incredible work and fills a void by providing services to youth and their families. The organization is extraordinarily well run and efficient with their dollars. more »
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Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.97959 stars 49 reviews
ChristinaRae1 wrote:
As a summer 2009 intern at Bear Necessities, I can speak firsthand about the dedication, passion, and excellence that embodies this incredible organization. By working directly with families to provide "Small Miracles" & Family Support Services, they... more »
Health
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Illinois Legal Aid Online
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.80952 stars 42 reviews
mgibbons1513 wrote:
I have been on the Young Professional's Board at ILAO for 4 years now and have enjoyed every moment! The group's offering is vital to those in Illinois who don't know where to go when they need to navigate a complicated legal system. On top of that,... more »
Human Services
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Copernicus Foundation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.92308 stars 39 reviews
Marleen wrote:
As a community and program developer, I know the importance of "belonging" and "community." The Copernicus Center, through the support of the Foundation, has enriched more than just the Jefferson Park area. Its programming reaches residents throughout... more »
Human Services
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The Spirit of Harmony Foundation
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 35 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 »
Arts & Culture
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He's A Wonder Music Ministries of Apostolic Faith, Inc.
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.91176 stars 34 reviews
Writer wrote:
I think they do a great job helping the community. A small group that does Big things. more »
Disaster Aid
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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 »
Children & Youth
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Sarah's Circle
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.875 stars 24 reviews
Nicole wrote:
I decided to intern here after meeting some of the staff and seeing the atmosphere at Sarah's Circle. The clients, staff, and volunteers care about one another, and it shows. I absolutely must recommend this place for anyone who wants to help empower... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Deborah's Place
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.95833 stars 24 reviews
suesprepaidlegal wrote:
I have been working with the employees of Deborah' Place for a number of years and have met many of the residents. What an awesome group of people. I am so impressed with everything that they do to help women in need. Kudos to Deborah's Place. I particularly... more »
Civil Rights
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Family Focus, Inc.
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.875 stars 24 reviews
people2 wrote:
This organization practices unethical standards. Many of their reports to funders are false such as to DHS, CPS, and ISBE PI programs. Money in the form of gift cards were kept by the center directer for many many years. Documents were falsified stating... more »
Human Services
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Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 22 reviews
denise11 wrote:
Anixter Center is a wonderful place to volunteer and work. Staff is friendly and helpful. They have an extensive list of programs and services they have to help individuals with disabilities. It was great to interact with some of the clients who were... more »
Disabilities
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Traffick Free Inc.
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.9 stars 20 reviews
Ashley166 wrote:
Traffick Free is a phenomenal organization! I started volunteering with the group about a year and a half ago as the Digital Marketing Manager and so much has been accomplished in that short time. With a focus on combatting sex and labor trafficking,... more »
Human Services
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Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE), Chicago
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 19 reviews
Kristen8 wrote:
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is a wonderful non-profit offering friendship and assistance to lonely or isolated seniors in the Chicagoland area. I've been volunteering for 4 years and the thing I love most about Little Brothers Friends of the... more »
Human Services
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Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 19 reviews
nancy wrote:
H.O.M.E. fills a void that no other nonprofits in Chicago address -- the dignity of older pesons who have worked hard their whole lives but find themselves living in poverty while battling the challenges of aging. Staff are compassionate and the agency... more »
Food
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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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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 »
Civil Rights
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Metropolitan Family Services
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
4.64286 stars 14 reviews
ChrissyLove wrote:
Metropolitan Family Services is the best organization in the world! more »
Children & Youth
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Renaissance Social Services, Inc.
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 12 reviews
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 »
Homeless & Housing
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Center on Halsted
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
3.58333 stars 12 reviews
Danny wrote:
I was not sure if the Center had programs I was interested in until I was directed to the website www.centeronhalsted.org and really checked out what was going on. I attended some amazing events with Lyric Opera of Chicago, an amazing Stonewall roundtable... more »
Civil Rights
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Easterseals
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
3.18182 stars 11 reviews
Bill Johnson wrote:
Here’s some useful information. In 2009 Jim Williams, Easter Seals CEO, made a little over $700K. In 2010 he got a generous increase to almost $790K. This is all public information, available on any charity's tax filings. "But organizations must pay... more »
Job Training
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Once Upon A Paw NFP
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 10 reviews
nwebster90 wrote:
I love that OUP the only mobile pet pantry that I know helping seniors and veterans with free pet food monthly! more »
Animals
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Chinese American Service League Inc
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
5 stars 8 reviews
Writer wrote:
I am a Chicago Public School high school teacher, and I brought 20 of my 12th grade advisees to CASL to work with the attendees of the senior center this spring. We had a great time making crafts, signing songs, and playing games for the morning. I... more »
Human Services
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