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Local Chicagoland Charities to Support This Holiday Season
The holidays are the season of giving, and our real estate agents in Chicagoland are always glad for any opportunity to give something back to the city we love. Being good neighbors is one of the things that truly makes Chicago special.
Where to Donate or Volunteer in Chicagoland
We know we're not the only ones dedicated to helping our fellow Chicagoans in need this season. If you're wondering where you can donate or volunteer in Chicagoland during the holidays, we're here to point you in the right direction.
Christmas in the Wards - Chicago, IL
Address: 1030 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Originally a small local organization founded in Englewood, Christmas in the Wards has expanded to serving families across Chicagoland over the course of almost 30 years. The organization helps provide food and other necessities to families in underserved communities across the city year-round, but especially during the holidays. Donations are always welcome, and volunteers are also needed to help wrap and distribute holiday gifts to families.
Cradles to Crayons - Chicago, IL
Address: 2500 W Bradley Pl, Chicago, IL 60618
With a mission to help 10,000 children stay safe and warm in Chicagoland this winter, Cradles to Crayons has been providing kids with essentials like winter clothes for nine years. There are a multitude of ways you can help Cradles to Crayons this season:
- Make a financial contribution of any amount
- Host a drive
- Donate goods to a local drop-off
- Volunteer locally
United Way of Metro Chicago - Chicago, IL
Address: 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #633, Chicago, IL 60654
The United Way of Metro Chicago provides multiple avenues through which you can help families in need this season. Financial gifts, no matter the amount, will be used to help provide holiday meals for families in need. The United Way also offers the option to become a sponsor for any of roughly 500 families in the Chicagoland area.
HandsOn Suburban Chicago - Arlington Heights, IL
Address: 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #633, Chicago, IL 60654
HandsOn Suburban Chicago is an Arlington Heights-based organization that partners with over 150 nonprofits and schools throughout the area to help connect volunteers with opportunities to make positive changes in their communities. If you're looking for ways to volunteer in Chicagoland, this organization will help identify your strengths and interests to connect you with the perfect nonprofit.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital - Chicago, IL
Address: 225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
A wide variety of holiday giving and donation opportunities are available at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago this season. One of the best ways to give is to check out the hospital's Holiday Gift Guide, which is full of toys and experiences that will help brighten a child's stay. Volunteers can also donate an age-appropriate toy or gift, or start their own virtual toy drive fundraiser.
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program - Chicago, IL
Address: 5040 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630
The Salvation Army of Greater Chicagoland and Northern Illinois has been helping local families in need for decades, and there are many ways you can contribute. This time of year, the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program is a great option, helping to make sure that all children, teens, and seniors around the city have a Christmas gift to open. Learn about additional volunteer opportunities here.
Contact us today to learn more about giving back to the community in Chicagoland this season, and be sure to ask our real estate agents about finding your dream home in the Greater Chicago area.
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