For 25 years, thousands of Chicagoans have gathered at the Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon to work wonders for the city we love. On June 23, we’re keeping the good going at the 25th Annual Serve-a-thon. In honor of this legacy of service, we want to thank you – our volunteers – for being by our side […]

In 2017, Chicago Cares, the city’s number one provider of impact volunteerism and corporate volunteer activation, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago the local office of the nation’s leading community development support organization, joined forces to accelerate impact in Chicago neighborhoods where both organizations were operating. We knew, instinctively, that we would get farther […]

We are excited to share that WomenOnCall has merged with Chicago Cares on January 1, 2018. This merger brings a great opportunity to expand our skills-based volunteerism offerings and deepen our impact in the community, particularly in neighborhoods of greatest need. At a special Meet & Match event on February 7th, we will unveil Skills for […]

Did you know that volunteers have better odds of finding employment?  Or that volunteering can enrich your sense of purpose? For sure, volunteering is a great way to develop yourself both personally and professionally. Volunteers learn and practice leadership skills, and are challenged to think about life beyond their own neighborhood and experience. That is […]

We understand that not everyone can commit a full day to volunteering so we’re offering an alternative. The Chicago Cares staff needs help making sure that the day runs smoothly and that’s where you come in. Sign up to be a Roadie. Roadies work in shifts. Choose from a morning shift, 6:30 AM – 9:30 […]

We are so excited to be just a little over a month away from Chicago Cares’ Serve-a-thon on June 24th! Haven’t signed up to participate yet? There’s still time! You can register here to be a part of a city-transforming day, but hurry – registration closes June 16th, or when the event reaches capacity. Did […]