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Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry
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- Oak Park, IL
4.84211 stars 57 reviews
Linda Stephens wrote:
The Food Pantry provides hunger relief to over 28 zip codes in Chicago and the western suburbs which includes some of the regions most depleted neighborhoods. My husband and I began volunteering with the Food Pantry along with our children as a way to... more »
Food
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Illinois Leadership Seminars (ILS)
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
4.89189 stars 37 reviews
Chuck T. wrote:
I went through the Illinois Leadership Seminar in the summer of 2006, and I can say without a doubt that I wouldn't be the leader I am today without ILS. I learned that leadership isn't about changing the world, it's about changing your world. I didn't... more »
Children & Youth
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Pro Musica Youth Chorus
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
4.8 stars 20 reviews
cookefamily wrote:
My daughter who is 8 has been singing at home for as long as she could talk. While she takes piano lessons, I wanted to expose her to choral music as well. She has been involved for about a year and LOVES it! She has learned TECHNIQUE, rhythm, pitch,... more »
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Animal Care League
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
3.85714 stars 14 reviews
justiceforcookie wrote:
Our rescue was bringing the ACL fully vetted dogs from the south in an attempt to help them. We thought we were a collaberative group of people working together towards the same goals. We repeatedly told the ACL if they ever deemed one of our dogs unadoptable... more »
Animals
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Hephzibah Childrens Association
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
5 stars 13 reviews
dyoder wrote:
I worked with Hephzibah for almost 8 years in the group home and it was one of my most treasured experiences. This organization has foster care and group home programs serving children in need of care due to experiences of abuse or neglect. This nonprofit... more »
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Pro Bono Network
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
5 stars 12 reviews
shama7 wrote:
After having my second child in 2008, I made the decision to take time off from the legal profession (I was a GAL/attorney for abused and neglected children) and focus my time and energy on my growing family. While I was satisfied with the decision and... more »
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Institute for Positive Mental Health
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
5 stars 5 reviews
EDGEWATER wrote:
HAPPY TO HAVE VISITED INSTITUTE OFFICE AND FOUND MYSELF WARMLY WELCOMED BY STAFF!DIRECTOR ERIN FOUNTAIN IS A CONSUMATE , CARING PROFESSIONALWHO ENDEAVORS TO INSTILL IN HER "CLIENTS" THE HIGHEST EXPECTATIONS. more »
Mental Health
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Womens Global Education Project
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
5 stars 4 reviews
kutch wrote:
A key element in overcoming poverty in Africa is the promotion of the education of girls and young women. Schools in Africa generally require the payment of tuition, so families living in poverty either cannot afford to pay tuition or favor the boys in... more »
Education
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Cover Thy Brother And Sister
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
5 stars 3 reviews
Davis.Joanne60 wrote:
This is a great nonprofit to give to. It is in it's beginning stage,but with the donations from each member this nonprofit was able to give out over 100 pillows and blankets to the homeless, more »
Homeless & Housing
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Nami Metro Suburban Inc
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
4.5 stars 2 reviews
lesliecheinz wrote:
I feel the drop-in-center helps me be with people. I am not judged, I can be myself. I know I am among friends at the center. They offer so many outings and projects it can be hard to choose. more »
Mental Health
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Seraj Library Project
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
4 stars 2 reviews
johnjcassel wrote:
I serve as the Treasurer of Seraj Library Project. The Project works with leaders in the Palestinian community to provide amazing services communities of the West Bank. In areas with no libraries and few community services, the Libraries serve as community... more »
Veterans
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LiveFree, Inc.
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
5 stars 2 reviews
Peter McLoyd wrote:
It has been my pleasure to work with the staff of Research and Evaluations Solutions, Inc. (REESSI) in their HIV/STI risk reduction project J.E.W.E.L.S that focuses on young African-American and Latina girls and young women in Illinois. Clearly a great... more »
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Cisco And Cisco Productions Inc
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
5 stars 1 review
zerrinb wrote:
This group is the definition of grassroots volunteerism. This is a nonprofit that exists to make a difference in the lives of those in the community via education outreach in the form of health awareness events and youth empowerment. I came to connect... more »
Children & Youth
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Bras For Hope Coalition
- Location:
- Oakpark, IL
5 stars 1 review
Ginny wrote:
Bras for Hope Coalition was created in wanting to continue of always helping and giving to people in need. In support of women, who are breast cancer survivors, and have no insurance or are under insured, we provide them with 100% high quality Post... more »
Human Services
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Chicago Fringe Festival Inc
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
5 stars 1 review
Anne_C wrote:
I started volunteering for the Chicago Fringe Festival while still living in Milwaukee. I clocked thousands of miles driving back and forth multiple times a month for six years before I finally moved to Chicago. I never considered quitting because of... more »
Arts & Culture
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Elite Ladies Of Expression Inc
- Location:
- Kankakee, IL
5 stars 1 review
Leon P. wrote:
An awsome active organization, helping women to better!! Houston, Texas could not have asked for any other than this, people have been helped morally, mentally, physically and legally by the organization of women connecting with other women. "Iron sharpening... more »
Women
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Ping Providing Instruments For Thenext Generation
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
5 stars 1 review
pottermom wrote:
By providing band and orchestra instruments, and supporting low-income students with music books and lessons, scholarships for summer band camp, relationships with high school mentors, and cultural enrichment opportunities, PING! is making a big difference... more »
Arts & Culture
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Life Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
5 stars 1 review
Dorothy Williams G. wrote:
Violence Prevention at-risk youth involvement with referrals and follow up assistance. Back to School distribution to the Austin Community in Chicago, Illinois. Military Month of May - distribute care packages to Veterans @ Hines hospital... more »
Job Training
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SARAHS INN
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
5 stars 1 review
Mariacas1 wrote:
20 years ago my own sister was a victim of domestic violence and I knew back then that I had to help to break the cycle somehow, someway one day. I did just that when I joined the board of directors at Sarah's Inn and have seen the impact that we as... more »
Civil Rights
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SEVEN GENERATIONS AHEAD
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
4 stars 1 review
Lena H. wrote:
The time I spent with SGA this past summer was a great experience. I learned so much from the staff, I always felt supported and I deeply the support the work they are doing in the Chicago area and beyond. They definitely put me to work from helping... more »
Environment
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Illinois Vaccine Awareness Coalition
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
1 stars 1 review
Brian Crawford wrote:
The Illinois Vaccine Awareness Coalition does not appear to be in compliance with any of the requirements of 501c3 status. No board of directors is listed, no 990 forms have been filed with the IRS, and the information presented on their website year... more »
Health
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African American Christian Foundation
- Location:
- Oak Park, IL
5 stars 1 review
tomacafe wrote:
The African American Christian Foundation has impressed me as being a very responsible, effective and accountable nonprofit organization serving youth in Chicagoland. more »
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