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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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Evanston Nonprofits and Charities
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Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
4.87373 stars 491 reviews
bklmkr wrote:
The alliance of hope for suicide survivors is an essential on-line, necessary, website providing incredible emotional, social and intellectual support for suicide survivors. It is a place for sharing, for hoping for a better future, and, more importantly,... more »
Mental Health
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The Cradle
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
4.93671 stars 79 reviews
Karen80 wrote:
We adopted our son through The Cradle in 2008. They helped us navigate the scary world that is open adoption for those unfamiliar with it. Thanks to ours, and our sons birth mothers experience and education about openness we have a very strong and loving... more »
Children & Youth
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Fabretto Children's Foundation
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
4.9 stars 60 reviews
Lucia wrote:
I was born and raised in Managua, Nicaragua, and after a few years trying to find a charity organization to help the children of Nicaragua, I found Fabretto Foundation. I was so touched and happy to find a group of dedicated people that are truly committed... more »
Children & Youth
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Danny Did Foundation
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
5 stars 34 reviews
powersgirls wrote:
I have been a volunteer for this organization from the beginning! As soon as this tradgedy happened The Stantons got to work not only to raise money to more importantly to raise awareness for SUPED. It was a term that I had never heard of! The first... more »
Health
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Rainbows for All Children
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
5 stars 17 reviews
abarthel wrote:
Rainbows works with children who are dealing with situations such as death and loss that are, by definition, beyond their cope level and helps them through transition periods so that they do not "fall between the cracks." Having attended several fundraisers,... more »
Mental Health
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Benevolent
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
4.66667 stars 15 reviews
chrisbaer wrote:
This has been an amazing vehicle for helping those in social services help others, empowering those we serve take charge and feel supported, and getting the word out to the general public that small donations can make big differences. thanks for what... more »
Human Services
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Field Ready Inc
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
5 stars 13 reviews
Marjolein wrote:
I worked with Field Ready in Nepal as a graduate intern from September 2017 until December 2017. Most of my time was spent working on my own project: a low-cost fluid warmer, a medical device that warms blood during blood transfusions to prevent... more »
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Hip Circle Empowerment Center
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
5 stars 12 reviews
Susan.Emery wrote:
Hip Circle is a special place that allows me to come as I am and enjoy the community of other women while experiencing the joy of movement. I always leave the class or workshop feeling improved - having gained perspective on my world. more »
Arts & Culture
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The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary International
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
4.54545 stars 11 reviews
haerse1 wrote:
Inthe past 2 1/2 years I have gone with organization to immunize children in both Bangladesh and Nigeria. While I was there in both countries I saw how the Rotary Foundation provided the funding to buy the vaccine and volunteers to immunize 24 million... more »
International
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Impact Behavioral Health Partners
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
5 stars 10 reviews
Writer wrote:
As a member of the Evanston community, I have found Impact to be a tremendous asset to our area. While Evanston has many great non-profits, Impact is one of a kind. My experiences with their staff, board, and participants have always been pleasant. more »
Mental Health
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Family Promise Chicago North Shore
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
5 stars 8 reviews
prdarbys wrote:
Our main focus is to help families who have lost their housing get back into permanent and sustainable housing and employment as quickly as possible. With the help of generous donors, volunteers, and community partners, we provide our families with... more »
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Cradle Foundation
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
5 stars 5 reviews
heatherandbill wrote:
I have nothing but fantastic things to say about The Cradle. We had a fantastic experience and will continue to support The Cradle. more »
Children & Youth
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Learning Bridge Early Education Center
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
4.5 stars 4 reviews
jtreadwaysag wrote:
The Child Care Center of Evanston has a history of serving the underserved in Evanston as part if their mission statement by offering high quality child care for working parents in an enrching environment.They were pioneers in formalizing home day care... more »
Children & Youth
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Evanston Environmental Association
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
5 stars 3 reviews
Tracy25 wrote:
I'll never forget when my 3 1/2 year old came home from Wildflower Camp at the Ecology Center. He had so many stories to share of the animals he had seen or nature facts or cool crafts. Another son was amazed that he climbed "Mt. McKinley" (in actuality... more »
Environment
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Infant Welfare Society of Evanston, Inc.
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
5 stars 3 reviews
eja001 wrote:
My daughter has been attedning the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (Baby Toddler Nursery) for almost one year. Initially, I was apprehensive about having her in daycare, but those feelings soon went away. I could tell immediately that the teachers... more »
Children & Youth
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Living Earth Television NFP
- Location:
- Bloomington, IN
5 stars 3 reviews
Earon wrote:
LETV is the vision of Martha Foster for the creation of global public television. Using documentaries made locally, around the world, the vision is one of allowing people to get to know their global neighbors directly, through films made by people within... more »
Arts & Culture
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YWCA Evanston North Shore
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
3.66667 stars 3 reviews
Debbie Janine wrote:
All resources are outdated or officially closed. The staff spends more time playing video games and flirting with male workers than on the clients. more »
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Girls Play Sports, Inc.
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
JoeFlint wrote:
If you look at this picture, my oldest daughter is the laughing girl behind the hands at the right looking at the girl throwing the ball in the pool! That says it all. Both she and my younger daughter love Girls Play Sports. My partner and I did not... more »
Children & Youth
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MEALS AT HOME dba Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
4 stars 1 review
5460NL wrote:
I have donated to Meals at Home and am a volunteer driver. This is a great organization which helps elders and others with various types of disabilites live healthier, independent lives. I really enjoy interacting with our clients. It is a wonderful,... more »
Food
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Globemed NFP
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
5 stars 1 review
phcohen wrote:
By partnering enthusiastic, ambitious students with proven grassroots community organizations around the world Globemed harnesses the potential of each of these groups to reach their goal of lasting, effective health and human rights improvements across... more »
Education
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Tomorrow Unlimited Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
To assist youth and young adults with limited opportunities to create meaningful, productive lives through building youth, thrive... more »
Children & Youth
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Y.O.U.
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Youth Organizations Umbrella, Inc.(Y.O.U.) is a youth service agency. We reach out to young people ages 10 to 18 and their families... more »
Children & Youth
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Paws And Claws Rescue Inc
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Paws and Claws Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing and alleviating the suffering caused by abuse, neglect,... more »
Animals
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CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT FUTURES
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Vision: We uphold a vision for the future where individuals with disabilities have access to all opportunities of a full life. Mission:... more »
Disabilities
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Polyphony Lit
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to form a global online community of teens devoted to improving literary skills and nurturing creative voices in... more »
Arts & Culture
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Max Mallory Foundation
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
The Max Mallory Foundation serves all cancer patients, focusing on young adults with cancer. We provide a resource for young adults... more »
Health
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Mankind Project
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Changing the world one man at a time by empowering men to live lives of integrity, accountability, and connection to feeling. more »
Human Services
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No Wooden Nickels
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
NWN's mission is to ensure low-income cancer patients receive adequate financial assistance while undergoing treatment and care.... more »
Health
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YMCA McGaw YMCA
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
The McGaw YMCA is an open, charitable, membership association that promotes growth in spirit, mind and body through programs and... more »
Education
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Massage Therapy Foundation
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
The Massage Therapy Foundation advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education... more »
Health
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Mettle Sports Foundation
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Revitalizing neighborhoods and empowering communities in urban centers by transforming spaces into vibrant, public, communal destinations... more »
Sports
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James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
The Moran Center provides community-based legal, social work, and restorative services for youth and families. Our approach is... more »
Arts & Culture
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Open Communities
- Location:
- Evanston , IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Open Communities' mission is to educate, advocate and organize to promote just and inclusive communities in north suburban Chicago. more »
Civil Rights
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Santa For A Day
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Santa for a Day is a certified 501 (c) (3) Public Charity, and we answer letters to Santa from disadvantaged kids. Teaching youngsters... more »
Philanthropy
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Chicago Ballet Arts
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Chicago Ballet Arts (CBA) was founded in 1986 and was born from a desire to create a school that infused the rigor of a pre-professional... more »
Arts & Culture
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Off The Grid
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Helping the impoverished lead better lives more »
Economic Development
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Connections for the Homeless
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Connections provides housing, employment and related services to move individuals and families out of the shadow of homelessness. more »
Homeless & Housing
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Mudlark Theater
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Mudlark Theater is a not-for-profit organization where children are taken seriously as artists, and learn theater by making it.... more »
Arts & Culture
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Art Encounter
- Location:
- Evanston, IL
0 stars 0 reviews
Art Encounter is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and connecting people of diverse ages and backgrounds... more »
Arts & Culture
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