OLASTEOInfluential Speakers, Interactive Workshops, And Immersive Trips To Empower Students In South Los Angeles And Beyond OLASTEO (our lives as seen through each other) creates experiences that empower students to serve as catalysts for social impact. Through a curated roster of influential speakers, interactive workshops, and immersive trips, we expose students to a broad range of perspectives and possibilities. With expanded mindsets, students are better prepared to take on the world and give b...
Of ColorWorkforce-Focused Programs To Assist At-Risk Individuals Gain Employment Of Color provides workforce-focused programs to assist at-risk individuals and families to achieve sustainable employment and education. We serve youth between the ages of 18-24, homeless veterans, returning citizens, and dislocated workers through our reintegration programs, new skills training, mentorship, career tutoring, hiring events, and employer partnerships. In addition, we work with Chicago housing organizati...
New MomsHousing, Job Training, And Family Support To Empower Young Moms Experiencing Poverty New Moms helps young mothers (24 years old and younger) as they take their first steps toward economic mobility and family well-being. Through our housing, job training, and family support programs, we partner with families to strengthen core life skills, support early childhood development, build pathways for education and employment, and expand positive social networks and access to community resources. ...
Cookies For Kids’ CancerFunding Pediatric Cancer Research Cookies For Kids’ Cancer raises funds for scientific research to develop new, improved, and less toxic treatments for pediatric cancer. We provide inspiration and support for individuals, businesses, and organizations to raise funds by hosting grassroots events and other fundraising opportunities. Inspired by their son’s battle with stage IV cancer, Gretchen and Larry Witt held what they thought would be a one-time bake sale to raise awareness and funds for ...
Hunger Free AmericaEnding Hunger Through Advocacy And Direct Service Hunger Free America is a nonpartisan, national nonprofit organization building the movement to enact policies and programs to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food. As a leading research and advocacy organization, we work to implement innovative yet practical solutions to hunger by presenting research-informed policy suggestions to politicians at all levels of government. As a direct ser...
Chinese American Service LeagueProviding Comprehensive Support Services To Chicago’s Asian American Community For over 40 years, the Chinese American Service League (CASL) has connected families and individuals in the Chicago Chinese community and beyond with the vital support they need. We provide comprehensive support services to thousands of Chicagoans every year: our youth development programs build an educational and cultural foundation for our children; our home and community-based services ensure our seniors live...
TheaterWorks USAEducating, Inspiring, And Empowering Youth Through Live Theater TheaterWorksUSA’s mission is to create exceptional, transformative, and theatrical experiences that are accessible to young and family audiences in diverse communities throughout New York City and North America. As a nonprofit producer of professional theater, we inspire and empower children and youth with entertaining and enlightening content that encourages a positive, inclusive worldview. Through our live performances or TW...
Northwest Center Against Sexual AssaultSexual Violence Trauma Services And Prevention The Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (NWCASA) is committed to empowering survivors and ending sexual violence. Our free services include: individual, family, and group counseling for survivors and their loved ones; medical advocacy at hospital emergency rooms; legal advocacy at local police departments and courthouses; crisis intervention telephone hotline; and professional training, sexual abuse prevention education, and community acti...
Midwest Brain Injury ClubhouseCommunity-Based Day Program To Empower People With Brain Injury Or Stroke Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse (MBIC) is a community-based day program for persons with brain injury or stroke. The clubhouse model is based on rehabilitation through engagement, work, and purpose. Members, staff, and volunteers work together to successfully run and operate the clubhouse by handling daily maintenance, kitchen duties, community activities, among others. One of more than twenty clubhouses worldwide, MB...
At BatProviding Baseball And Softball Activities For Youth At Bat’s softball and baseball programs introduce at-risk youth to a sport they may not otherwise have the opportunity to learn how to play. Working in partnership with local communities and schools, we provide affordable programming in neighborhoods where youth participation in sports can oftentimes be hampered by insufficient funds to cover the costs of lessons, equipment, and transportation. Since 2015, we have served more than 200 ki...
Youth Outreach ServicesCounseling, Life Skills Training, And Support Services For Chicagoland Youth And Their Families Youth Outreach Services (YOS) promotes the strengths and abilities of youth and families by providing community-based services that empower each to face life’s challenges with confidence, competence, and dignity. We focus on positive development through a variety of child welfare, counseling, juvenile justice, and prevention services to help overcome challenges such as child abuse, substance use...
Living Beyond Breast CancerTrusted Information And Community Of Support For People Impacted By Breast Cancer Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) provides trusted information and a community of support to those impacted by breast cancer. LBBC imparts wisdom and connection through its peer-to-peer Breast Cancer Helpline, Facebook groups, educational and outreach programing, as well as emotional, practical, and evidence-based on-demand content. Additionally, the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Fund provides one-time financi...
Southside Center Of HopeAddiction Recovery Home For Women Southside Center Of Hope (SSCOH) empowers women to overcome the disease of addiction, improve the quality of their lives, and achieve self-sufficiency. SSCOH provides a 12-step, evidence-based, residential recovery program at no cost. Our model addresses addiction as the main problem while also addressing related issues of genetic predisposition, health consequences, shame, isolation, trauma, behavioral health issues, and history of mental, physical and se...
Chabad River North Fulton MarketCreating A Meaningful Jewish Community Through Social, Educational, And Professional Experiences Chabad River North & Fulton Market is a grassroots nonprofit helping individuals and families to discover their Jewish traditions and to connect with like-minded people through unique social, educational, and professional experiences. We empower people to live a more meaningful life by providing synagogue services, adult education, youth programs, holiday celebrations, women’s events, and c...
Teachers Supporting TeachersEmpowering And Retaining Excellent Teachers In Chicago’s Under-Resourced Schools The mission of Teachers Supporting Teachers (TST) is to mobilize and support teacher leaders to have a lasting impact in their schools. Through our fellowship programs and professional development series, we create a community of committed educators who lead work in schools and share best practices with a network of their peers. Focusing predominantly on cohorts of Black and Latinx teachers who lead and serve ...
Colorectal Cancer AllianceProviding Support, Raising Awareness, And Funding Research For Colorectal Cancer The Colorectal Cancer Alliance provides support for patients, families, caregivers, and survivors; raises awareness about the importance of screening and preventive measures; and funds critical scientific research. We provide everything from emotional support to patient navigators to financial aid. We work with healthcare professionals and social influencers to overcome screening barriers and to improve access...
OLASTEO
Influential Speakers, Interactive Workshops, And Immersive Trips To Empower Students In South Los Angeles And Beyond OLASTEO (our lives as seen through each other) creates experiences that empower students to serve as catalysts for social impact. Through a curated roster of influential speakers, interactive workshops, and immersive trips, we expose students to a broad range of perspectives and possibilities. With expanded mindsets, students are better prepared to take on the world and give b...
Of Color
Workforce-Focused Programs To Assist At-Risk Individuals Gain Employment Of Color provides workforce-focused programs to assist at-risk individuals and families to achieve sustainable employment and education. We serve youth between the ages of 18-24, homeless veterans, returning citizens, and dislocated workers through our reintegration programs, new skills training, mentorship, career tutoring, hiring events, and employer partnerships. In addition, we work with Chicago housing organizati...
New Moms
Housing, Job Training, And Family Support To Empower Young Moms Experiencing Poverty New Moms helps young mothers (24 years old and younger) as they take their first steps toward economic mobility and family well-being. Through our housing, job training, and family support programs, we partner with families to strengthen core life skills, support early childhood development, build pathways for education and employment, and expand positive social networks and access to community resources. ...
Cookies For Kids’ Cancer
Funding Pediatric Cancer Research Cookies For Kids’ Cancer raises funds for scientific research to develop new, improved, and less toxic treatments for pediatric cancer. We provide inspiration and support for individuals, businesses, and organizations to raise funds by hosting grassroots events and other fundraising opportunities. Inspired by their son’s battle with stage IV cancer, Gretchen and Larry Witt held what they thought would be a one-time bake sale to raise awareness and funds for ...
Hunger Free America
Ending Hunger Through Advocacy And Direct Service Hunger Free America is a nonpartisan, national nonprofit organization building the movement to enact policies and programs to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food. As a leading research and advocacy organization, we work to implement innovative yet practical solutions to hunger by presenting research-informed policy suggestions to politicians at all levels of government. As a direct ser...
Chinese American Service League
Providing Comprehensive Support Services To Chicago’s Asian American Community For over 40 years, the Chinese American Service League (CASL) has connected families and individuals in the Chicago Chinese community and beyond with the vital support they need. We provide comprehensive support services to thousands of Chicagoans every year: our youth development programs build an educational and cultural foundation for our children; our home and community-based services ensure our seniors live...
TheaterWorks
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault
Sexual Violence Trauma Services And Prevention The Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (NWCASA) is committed to empowering survivors and ending sexual violence. Our free services include: individual, family, and group counseling for survivors and their loved ones; medical advocacy at hospital emergency rooms; legal advocacy at local police departments and courthouses; crisis intervention telephone hotline; and professional training, sexual abuse prevention education, and community acti...
Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse
Community-Based Day Program To Empower People With Brain Injury Or Stroke Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse (MBIC) is a community-based day program for persons with brain injury or stroke. The clubhouse model is based on rehabilitation through engagement, work, and purpose. Members, staff, and volunteers work together to successfully run and operate the clubhouse by handling daily maintenance, kitchen duties, community activities, among others. One of more than twenty clubhouses worldwide, MB...
At Bat
Providing Baseball And Softball Activities For Youth At Bat’s softball and baseball programs introduce at-risk youth to a sport they may not otherwise have the opportunity to learn how to play. Working in partnership with local communities and schools, we provide affordable programming in neighborhoods where youth participation in sports can oftentimes be hampered by insufficient funds to cover the costs of lessons, equipment, and transportation. Since 2015, we have served more than 200 ki...
Youth Outreach Services
Counseling, Life Skills Training, And Support Services For Chicagoland Youth And Their Families Youth Outreach Services (YOS) promotes the strengths and abilities of youth and families by providing community-based services that empower each to face life’s challenges with confidence, competence, and dignity. We focus on positive development through a variety of child welfare, counseling, juvenile justice, and prevention services to help overcome challenges such as child abuse, substance use...
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Trusted Information And Community Of Support For People Impacted By Breast Cancer Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) provides trusted information and a community of support to those impacted by breast cancer. LBBC imparts wisdom and connection through its peer-to-peer Breast Cancer Helpline, Facebook groups, educational and outreach programing, as well as emotional, practical, and evidence-based on-demand content. Additionally, the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Fund provides one-time financi...
Southside Center Of Hope
Addiction Recovery Home For Women Southside Center Of Hope (SSCOH) empowers women to overcome the disease of addiction, improve the quality of their lives, and achieve self-sufficiency. SSCOH provides a 12-step, evidence-based, residential recovery program at no cost. Our model addresses addiction as the main problem while also addressing related issues of genetic predisposition, health consequences, shame, isolation, trauma, behavioral health issues, and history of mental, physical and se...
Chabad River North Fulton Market
Creating A Meaningful Jewish Community Through Social, Educational, And Professional Experiences Chabad River North & Fulton Market is a grassroots nonprofit helping individuals and families to discover their Jewish traditions and to connect with like-minded people through unique social, educational, and professional experiences. We empower people to live a more meaningful life by providing synagogue services, adult education, youth programs, holiday celebrations, women’s events, and c...
Teachers Supporting Teachers
Empowering And Retaining Excellent Teachers In Chicago’s Under-Resourced Schools The mission of Teachers Supporting Teachers (TST) is to mobilize and support teacher leaders to have a lasting impact in their schools. Through our fellowship programs and professional development series, we create a community of committed educators who lead work in schools and share best practices with a network of their peers. Focusing predominantly on cohorts of Black and Latinx teachers who lead and serve ...
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
Providing Support, Raising Awareness, And Funding Research For Colorectal Cancer The Colorectal Cancer Alliance provides support for patients, families, caregivers, and survivors; raises awareness about the importance of screening and preventive measures; and funds critical scientific research. We provide everything from emotional support to patient navigators to financial aid. We work with healthcare professionals and social influencers to overcome screening barriers and to improve access...
