Tinley Park Nonprofits and Charities

Project Fire Buddies has been a truly special part of my families lives. They have stepped up when most would go running, true to a Fire Fighters calling. From extravagant gifts to hugs during hard times, they continue to amaze me with their love and support. Truly one of the most incredible organizations I have encountered. Project Fire Buddies will always hold a special place in my heart for all they have done for my daughter and me.

Excellent nonprofit! Their goal of helping Coptic youth in the US and abroad is one that is worthy of your generous donation.

The staff are incredibly rude and racist. They would fix the white residents TVs/PCs while telling the black people “I have to email someone.” They would place all the white ladies in certain rooms. I got here in August. You are told to tell the front desk you’re leaving. I did that and she rolled her eyes at me as if I was inconveniencing her. My first time going out the backyard I got locked out because the ringer doesn’t work. As I asked the lady how I was supposed to get back in, in the future she walked off and ignored me. My time there was hell. I was placed in room 7 which was the only room with no window. As someone with severe depression and anxiety this was hard for me especially because of the COVID restrictions (we had to stay in our rooms to eat and for entertainment if the weather was bad). The case manager R, needs to be fired because she is a megalomaniac narcissist without basic level empathy. Upon meeting her she made it seem like I should grovel to her and I was special to be offered housing “congratulations we decided to offer you housing”...all DV shelters offer housing (I’ve been in 3). All I wanted was a way to work and put my kid in daycare. She fought me the entire time. She never offered resources like CCAP (which my 2nd DV shelter offered immediately). She would spout off her speech about COVID and at was that). She wanted me to find a job first before they would help..but I can schedule interviews without daycare set up...she actually yelled at me over the phone about it. (All I wanted was childcare help as I had been watching my 2yr old all day for 2 years without one day off). However, when another lady asked about childcare she was offered it right away. How do I know? You can hear every conversation from my bedroom wall. She was completely unprofessional and would eat White Castle and other fast food infront of my face during our meetings. She would even skip meetings and not tell me. How do I know? Because the girl she drove to her new home told me R was driving her. Why wouldn’t r tell me she wouldn’t make the meeting? She even told me at a certain point we didn’t even need to meet anymore... In October I had gotten so depressed I could barely leave the bed. I was sleep deprived because my daughter was cutting molars (R knew and was emailed all of this). One day A, another person that worked there told me we couldn’t put a blanket on the door to cover the light and have privacy (I can’t count how many times staff has never knocked and opened my door while I’m breastfeeding/ naked with my daughter). Ok fine I took it off. I had it up because it was 80 degrees at night and no one could sleep in our hall. I asked her why considering the office next to me has it’s door window covered all the time..”it’s COVID policy, no one lives in there, it’s a fire hazard.” I said it hot as F in these rooms, it’s also a fire hazard to have me in a room with no window so that doesn’t make sense. And closed my door. She lied and accused me of slamming the door in her face and cursing her out. She’s a pathological liar and I’ve caught her in multiple lies. So r, decides to kick me out of the shelter for that and for “not following the goals.” Another lie. I had taken a psychological assessment in front of R, and had to set up meetings with Sertoma. They asked me my preferred contact method and I said “zoom meetings because I can’t speak or hear on the phone with my daughter distracting me.” I end up not answering the phone calls (I had 3 different phones and was getting robo/weird calls on one of them) & (I wasn’t expecting) from Sertoma and R used that as an excuse to kick me out of the shelter on 10/20 during Domestic violence month with 3 days notice. E, (who wouldnt fax required papers) another lady that worked there accused me of doing nothing but sitting instead of looking for another shelter. I called over 50, and it was almost impossible to get another shelter because I was already in one and Crisis Center lied and put down that I “wasn’t following goals” on my paperwork.

First time attending and volunteering for this great organization. Operation TALK was created by a wonderful family in loving memory of their son, so that others hopefully don’t have to suffer their heartache. Please consider donating, volunteering, or joining them next year.

Great organization doing good things for special needs children and adults

The Gift of Life!<br><br>I volunteer and give to PASS because they support life. They will assist women and men in crisis pregnancy. They support the whole being from the physical to the mental state. They offer parenting classes, clothing and baby supplies, counseling services, and even support for those whom have experienced a loss of a child. They have referrals for housing, medical, and other services. They provide free pregnancy tests and limited ultra sounds. I attended their hope and healing program after a miscarriage and the program assisted me in grieving my child, recognizing other hurts in my life, and relieving a heavy burden! Thank you PASS for giving to others.

I am a disabled service-connected veteran and sought out help from this organization due to being out of work due to my service-connected disabilities. I have yet to find another organization that helps veterans anywhere near the way this organization helped me. I am a female so most non-profits only want to help combat injured males. Thank you Disabled Patriot Fund!

Renewed's has served the community since late 1999. During this mortgage crisis Renewed has helps so many people prevent foreclosure as it did for me. All the paperwork caused me to give up but when I met Judith she helped me step by step. Her heart and the hearts of the people who serve there is incredible. God sent her and Renewed into this world to help. Her program really needs to expand and she does it on her own with as she says it " the help of GOD''! Thanks sooo much I kept my home ..

I started working at paws a few months ago, and I absolutely love it! The first time I had ever seen PAWS was when I moved to the area, about 8 years ago. As soon as I went inside, I knew that I had to volunteer there. I have always loved animals, and this would be perfect for me. I knew I had to help in some way before I was able to become a Junior Volunteer, so right away I started making donations as often as possible, giving a yearly donation around Christmas time, and donating food and other items with my friend. I waited until I was old enough, and when I finally was old enough to be a Junior Volunteer, I applied. I was accepted and started working Wednesday nights. I help out with many chores such as dishes, laundry, desk work, dog walking, feeding & taking care of the animals, and giving them love and individual attention. I wouldn't trade it for anything! I love working with the dogs and cats there. It's so tempting to bring all of them home, but I know that I can't. All the animals at PAWS are very sweet and loving, and we are able to give each and every one of them the care and love that they so deserve. None of them are left behind or favored. The best part of my job is seeing animals get adopted, especially when they have waited so long for their forever home. I love seeing the animals open up to me with time and love, too. Some of them are very scared to be at the shelter, but after giving them time and letting them know that they are safe and loved, they open up to you and it's one of the greatest feelings ever. I hope to be able to continue my work at PAWS Animal Shelter for years to come! It truly is a great organization.

My family and I ran into financial difficulties due to the changing economy. After exhausting our savings we contacted Together We Cope. They performed a friendly and thorough review of my families situation. They provided food and clothing (winter coats, hats and gloves) for the family. With Christmas approaching, they provided gifts for the family under their Adopt-A-Family program. After all of this, after reviewing my situation they were able to provide financial assistance to pay my Gas, Electric and mortgage payment so I could get back on my feet. Coincidentally, during the interview they gave me a couple of leads for jobs which looks like I will get back to work and on my feet. This has been a terrible time for my family which has been made better because of the kindness of the people at Together We Cope. When I went to them, I was embarassed and worried. I could not understand why they chose the name Together We Cope for their agency, now I understand. Truly with their support "together we (can) cope". I hope they are always there for those of us who need assistance in times of crisis.