House of the Good Shepherd
House of the Good Shepherd has celebrated over 150 years of service to disadvantaged and marginalized women and children in Chicago. It was on May 20, 1859—when the Civil War had not yet started and Chicago was only 26 years old—that four Good Shepherd sisters first...
Streetwise
StreetWise will provide Chicagoans in need with, “a hand up, not a handout.” To this end, StreetWise will assure that, by giving any person who is willing to work a stable foundation from which they can move themselves out of crisis, no one will find it necessary to...
Purple Asparagus
Purple Asparagus is a non-profit that educates children, families, and the community about eating that’s good for the body and the planet. Purple Asparagus’ flagship program, Delicious, Nutritious Adventures™, brings healthy foods to life for kids in elementary...
The Anti-Cruelty Society
Founded in 1899, The Anti-Cruelty Society is Chicago’s oldest, largest, open-admission, unlimited stay humane society. They are open 365 days a year to accept any animal in need and to promote their mission of building a community of caring by helping pets and...
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