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To
support a Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon team or
volunteer, please click on the graphic at the
right.
Chicago Cares is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization that is funded by individual donations, corporations, special
events and grants. As such, we rely heavily on the generosity and kindness of
friends like you.
Your donation of time, products, services, or money will help Chicago Cares
maintain and expand our program offerings and volunteer base, ultimately
allowing us to help more people in the city of Chicago. The power and resources
of Chicago Cares and its volunteers makes it possible to create and manage
community service programs that would not otherwise exist. Your donation will
go directly to help Chicago Cares make Chicago a better place for all those who
live and work in our community, everyday of the year.
 Charity
Navigator is America's premier independent
charity evaluator. They help charitable givers
make intelligent giving decisions by providing
in-depth, objective ratings and analysis of the
financial health of America's largest charities.
Charity Navigator awarded Chicago Cares four out
of a possible four stars. In earning Charity
Navigator's highest four star rating, Chicago
Cares has demonstrated exceptional financial
health, outperforming most of its peers in its
efforts to manage and grow its finances in the
most fiscally responsible way possible. Please
click on the logo to review our four star
rating.
The following is just a partial list of the many easy ways to make a
difference and help Chicago Cares.
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Individual Giving
[donate online]
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Matching Gifts
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United Way Designations
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Grants
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Serve-a-thon Participation and/or Sponsorship
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Special Events and Parties
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Volunteering
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In-kind donations
Contact Chicago Cares to find out
more.
Individual Giving
Your contribution to Chicago Cares will help make it possible to meet a variety
of the city's most pressing needs.
A gift of:
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$25
buys supplies for our senior companionship program
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$50
buys school supplies for low-income kids who like our educational program, Discovery,
so much they come to school on Saturdays!
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$100
helps turn a barren lot into a productive vegetable garden.
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$250 enables fifty at-risk kids from disadvantaged
neighborhoods to participate in an educational field trip.
We value the financial support of friends like you and hope that you consider Chicago Cares
in your charitable giving.
All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Donations may be sent to:
Chicago Cares, Inc.
300 West Adams, Suite 300
Chicago, Illinois 60606
United Way
If you are planning on donating to your company's United Way drive, you can
earmark your donation to go directly to Chicago Cares through their donor's
choice program. What could be better than knowing that your gift is going
directly to a program that you know and love? All you need to do is fill in
Chicago Cares, 300 West Adams Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60606 and tax ID number
36-3777709. For more information, please contact
info@chicagocares.org.
In-kind Opportunities
Donations of products and services allow Chicago Cares to maintain and
expand our program offerings and volunteer base, ultimately helping more people
in need. We are always in need of items to keep our office, programs and events
running smoothly. The following is just a partial list. If you have an item you
would like to donate please contact us at info@chicagocares.org
In return for your support, Chicago Cares can offer you or your company
recognition in a variety of promotional materials.
Current needs include:
• Graphic Design Services
• Printing
• Muralists
• Landscape Services
• Software
• Auction and Raffle prizes
• Food and Beverages for our events and programs
We thank you!
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