April 2019 | Page 5 of 9 | Merchant Giving Project

EMWG Retirees’, Widows’ and Children’s Assistance Fund

by Jeff Campion | Apr 16, 2019 | Charity Listing

The Ende, Menzer, Walsh & Quinn Retirees’, Widows’ and Children’s Assistance Fund provides financial assistance to the neediest widows and orphans of the Chicago Fire Department. The EMWQ Retiree’s, Widow’s and Children’s...

Sierra Club

by Jeff Campion | Apr 16, 2019 | Charity Listing

Founded by legendary conservationist John Muir in 1892, the Sierra Club is now the nation’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization — with three million members and supporters. Our successes range from protecting millions of...

Chicago Canine Rescue

by Jeff Campion | Apr 16, 2019 | Charity Listing

CCRF was founded in 2001 to help find permanent, loving homes for homeless dogs in our city. CCRF has saved the lives of over 3,000 dogs, cats, kittens (yes, we have started helping a few felines each year, too!) and puppies. CCRF assists the animals that are the MOST...

Thresholds

by Jeff Campion | Apr 16, 2019 | Charity Listing

Established in 1959, Thresholds provides healthcare, housing, and hope for thousands of persons with mental illness in Illinois each year. Through research, employment, advocacy, care, and housing, Thresholds assists and inspires people with mental illness to reclaim...

Random Acts of Flowers

by Jeff Campion | Apr 16, 2019 | Charity Listing

In July 2007, Random Acts of Flowers’ founder, Larsen Jay, was in a near-fatal accident. While confined to his hospital room, the outpouring of support that Larsen received in the form of daily visitors and dozens of floral arrangements immediately aided in his...