Support Lincoln Park’s incredible non-profits this year! Discover meaningful ways to give back, from donations and in-kind contributions to organizing local donation drives. Explore how you can lend a hand to these amazing organizations making a difference every day!
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Chicago Hearing Society
2017 N. Mendell, Suite 3NE
In celebration of 108 years of service, providing for over 5,000 individuals aged from birth to 100+ years, the Chicago Hearing Society continues to change lives. “CHS helped change our lives by providing hearing aids for both of our children. Without them, I don’t know where Angie or JJ would be…they made us feel like it is going to be okay.”
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark
The Chicago History Museum serves as the primary destination for learning, inspiration, and civic engagement, connecting people to Chicago’s history and each other. All contributions of any amount help the Chicago History Museum preserve their collection of 23 million artifacts, provide free admission to 53,000+ students, create exciting new exhibitions, tours and programs, and so much more!
Genesis at the Crossroads
PO Box 14781
For over 25 years, Genesis’ cross-cultural collaborative work has facilitated sharing of personal and cultural identities to break down barriers and build bridges. Support the physical Genesis Peace Hub in Chicago, which scales all peacebuilding programs and offers a critical pathway to collaboratively innovate for the collective future.
Green City Market
1817 N. Clark
With your gift to Green City Market, you can help meet rising demand for hunger relief and get quality, local, sustainable food to the people that need it most through the winter. Plus, now’s the best time to give: the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund has pledged to match your donations up to $45,000 now through December 31. Donate now to claim your match and double your impact this season.
Gus Legacy Foundation
5230 N. Clark
Gus Legacy Foundation provides accessible dance programs to underserved youth and young adults to increase their physical and mental health, confidence, and to gain critical skills that last a lifetime. Gift levels are in honor of Gus Giordano. He loved all jewels. Gus always said the headlights on cars were “Diamonds” and the tail lights were “Rubies”. Gus saw beauty in everything. You will make a difference and bring beauty like Gus did for so many individuals by contributing any amount to the Gus Legacy Foundation.
Juvenile Protective Association (JPA)
1707 N. Halsted
In communities across Chicago, children face unprecedented challenges, from trauma and anxiety to the emotional toll of everyday hardships. With support, JPA can guide them through these challenges, build resilience, and set them on a path to thrive. Together, everyone can move closer to a future where all children have the emotional well-being and stability to reach for their dreams and make a difference in the world.
Lincoln Park Conservancy
2430 N. Cannon
Can you imagine Chicago without Lincoln Park? Neither can we. We are fortunate to live in an urban area that offers nature for all. As the non-profit champion of Lincoln Park, they work to ensure that the Park is protected, nurtured, and enhanced. Their goal is to contribute over $900,000 towards improvements and programs across the Park in 2024. Your support will fuel their commitment and capacity to keep Lincoln Park thriving.
Lincoln Park Community Services
1521 N. Sedgwick
LPCS’s interim housing facilities and affordable housing units are located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park and Old Town neighborhoods. They also provide permanent supportive housing via scattered site units across the city, from Austin to Rogers Park to South Shore. A gift to Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) empowers individuals facing homelessness and poverty to secure stable housing and make sustainable life changes.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark
Supporting Lincoln Park Zoo helps keep the zoo free 365 days a year, provides the animals with the highest-quality care, brings nature to Chicago’s students through field trips and learning programs, and ensures a positive, inclusive zoo experience. Support the zoo by gifting a membership, adopting an animal, or purchasing enrichment items through the Wish List.
Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
2145 N. Halsted
Marillac St. Vincent Family Services has been building well-being for clients for over 100 years. Recognizing the power of human potential, MSV serves individuals of all ages and backgrounds. With two centers, Marillac Social Center (“Marillac House”) and St. Vincent de Paul Center, MSV offers early childhood education, youth services, and community outreach programs.
Newberry Library
60 W. Walton
Donors support the Newberry’s efforts to care for a world-renowned collection and make it accessible—free of charge—to thousands of people from Chicago and around the globe. By providing access to the collection, mounting exhibitions, and hosting public programs, the library encourages a deeper understanding of the past and the present. Support the Annual Fund to ensure the Newberry continues to inspire new research and learning in the humanities.
Nourishing Hope
1716 W. Hubbard
This holiday season, 1 in 8 Chicagoans is unsure of where their next meal will come from. Supporting Nourishing Hope helps individuals facing hunger by providing free food for holiday celebrations, including turkeys, hams, and festive sides. Consider making a year-end donation to brighten the season for Chicago families.
PAWS Chicago
1997 N. Clybourn
PAWS Chicago is Chicago’s leading No Kill animal welfare organization, homeless pet hospital, and spay/neuter clinic, providing medical care to more than 22,000 homeless and at-risk pets each year. Support the Chicago Animal Crisis Fund. Everywhere we look, pet abandonment is increasing. Donate now and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000, thanks to a Matching Gift Challenge made possible by animal advocate Nancy Aversa and our friends at the Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Foundation.
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum’s mission is to create a positive relationship between people and nature, fostering a connection to the world of nature and science.
With donor support, the museum provides life-changing educational experiences, conducts conservation research, and sets a standard for sustainability in Chicago. Donations help catalyze nature champions across all generations.
Salvation Army
2258 N. Clybourn
Deck the halls with gifts that last. From home-cooked dinners to a good night’s sleep, your donation to The Salvation Army can help your neighbors in need all year round. Your financial donations to The Salvation Army help them serve the most vulnerable members of our community. Make a donation today to support their mission.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted
Steppenwolf Theatre, a community-supported not-for-profit, produces thought-provoking plays and artistic experiences while fostering the future of American theatre. Supporting Steppenwolf helps elevate bold new productions through the New Play Initiatives, amplifies teen voices via arts education like student matinees and after-school programs, and provides space for independent artists to build a vibrant arts community.
The Menomonee Club
1535 N. Dayton
The Menomonee Club is a 79-year-old not-for-profit community center with a mission to provide children, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds with quality recreation and enrichment activities in an inclusive community that fosters personal growth and skill development. Donations to the annual campaign support operational expenses, maintenance, and scholarships for programming. The club ensures that no participants are turned away due to an inability to pay.
The Village Chicago
2502 N. Clark
The Village Chicago is a membership community of older adults who share interests, skills, support, and friendship as they age. By making a gift, donors contribute to the transformative impact on countless older adults and their families. Contributions enable the Village to offer skilled guidance through life transitions, meaningful connections, and a sense of belonging, growth, and purpose. Gifts made by December 31 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000, doubling their impact.
Tutoring Chicago
PO Box 13018
Tutoring Chicago believes strong relationships build stronger students. Its free one-to-one tutoring program serves 1,200 low-income students with the help of volunteer tutors who meet weekly with their students throughout the school year. Students represent 300 different schools and 70 Chicago zip codes. By donating to Tutoring Chicago’s holiday campaign, donors ensure that nearly 1,200 low-income students—many attending school in or near Lincoln Park—can access the free tutoring and mentoring needed to excel in school and life.
Young People’s Theatre of Chicago (YPT)
2257 N. Lincoln
Young People’s Theatre of Chicago (YPT) , a professional children’s theatre at Lincoln Park’s Greenhouse Theater Center, offers transformative experiences for children of all backgrounds. Through its “Fund the Gap” campaign, YPT bridges the $20 difference between a $10 CPS student ticket and the $30 cost per student for first-rate matinees. With a $10,000 matching gift secured, YPT seeks $10,000 more to bring 4,500 students to theatre, inspiring the next generation of empathetic theatre lovers.
In-Kind Donations
Chicago Hearing Society
2917 N. Mendell, Suite 3NE
Toy donations for their youth holiday event, featuring Deaf Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Juvenile Protective Association (JPA)
1707 N. Halsted
Purchase an item from their Amazon Wishlist for Therapy Room Supplies.
Lincoln Park Community Services
1512 N. Sedgwick
Purchase an item from their Amazon Wishlists for their 600 W. Fullerton Needs, 1521 N. Sedgwick Needs, Drop-In Program, Street Outreach, and Graduates.
Lincoln Park Conservancy
2430 N. Cannon
Seeking auction items for their Annual Gala, such as hotel stays, restaurant gift cards, experience and services. Event donations of food/drink commitment are needed for events attended by 20-30 or 150-200 people.
Marillac St. Vincent Family Services: Holiday Store
2145 N. Halsted
Seeking new toys, games, books, stocking stuffers, art supplies, craft kits, STEM/STEAM kits, and stuffed animals for children from infants up to age 12 for their Holiday Store.
Marillac St. Vincent Family Services: Wellness Closet
2145 N. Halsted
Items needed for their Wellness Closet include personal care/cleaning supplies: toilet paper (bulk packaging OK), shampoo, feminine pads/tampons, deodorant, Black hair care products, laundry detergent/pods, adult diapers, dish detergent, disposable razors, toothpaste, and paper towels. Baby/infant care items: diapers (all sizes, including preemie and sizes 7-8), pull-ups (all sizes), wipes, formula (powder canisters), and bottles of all sizes.
PAWS Chicago
1997 N. Clybourn
New and most gently used items are greatly appreciated. They do have limited storage space, so they have put together a list of the items they need the most.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences
2430 N. Cannon Drive
Email for more information.
The Village Chicago
2502 N. Clark
Seeking venues for Village events (15-60 attendees) and food or beverage donations for events.
Organize a Donation Drive
Looking for more information or how to get involved, please contact us at events@lincolnparkchamber.com.
