Unique recreational, educational, and therapeutic program to help meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of children (7-10 years old) diagnosed with cancer. The grant helps to underwrite room & board, transportation, and program/medical supplies expenses associated with the operation of the camp. Adaptive equipment is also provided for those campers who need it. These programs help the children to bond with each other, and their supervisors, in a non-hospital setting, challenging them to learn new skills, while providing access to sports, camping, and other activities.

The mission of the Center for Independence through Conductive Education is to help children with physical disabilities gain independence. This grant supports the cost of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists who provide intensive motor training program to low and middle income children and young adults with physical disabilities. Programs are offered in Countryside and Brighton Park neighborhoods.

The mission of Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center is to unite public, private and community partners to ensure the safety and well-being of abused children. They have served over 46,000 children impacted by sexual abuse through family advocacy, case coordination, forensic interviews, trauma therapy and education training free of charge. As the pandemic continues to increase the risk of harm and trauma to children, the grant will help the organization’s Education, Outreach and Prevention team to facilitate trainings, conduct awareness-raising activities, and collaborate with partners to prevent, recognize, respond to, and report sexual abuse.

For over 20 years, the Chicago Lights Urban Farm has been a vital community outreach program engaging 300 community members through educational experiences, work force development and access to fresh, sustainably grown produce. The lease for the three-quarter acre Urban Farm at Chicago Avenue and Hudson Street ended in December, 2024. This grant supports the 2024 growing season and the simultaneous transition to the Farm’s new site in the Cabrini Green neighborhood.

An innovative program seeking to develop a coordinated and comprehensive system for responding to the needs of children who have been exposed to the harmful effects of violence in their home or community

Danny Did works to prevent deaths caused by seizures through their Device Subsidy Program. They provide counsel to caregivers about seizure monitoring and detection devices and act as a liaison between families and device companies.

The GigiFIT fitness program is specifically designed by a licensed Physical Therapist for individuals with Down syndrome. This grant supports the development of an on-demand library of videos making physical fitness and health content accessible for a wide range of participants.

Green City Market’s mission is to secure the future of food by deepening support for sustainable farmers, educating the community, and expanding access to locally-grown food. This grant funds GCM’s farm-to-market field trips for children. Field trips educate kids on who grows one’s food, how it’s grown, and why it’s important to make informed decisions on how to nourish themselves. This grant supports an expected 420 children served (growth of 30% over last year)

Humble Design changes lives and communities by custom designing and fully furnishing home interiors for individuals, families, and veterans emerging from homelessness. By partnering with local housing, social service, and domestic abuse organizations, the organization identifies families who would benefit from their personal service. Homes are made welcoming and functional with donated furniture and housewares.

The Angel Harvey Family Health Center of the Infant Welfare Society has a history of leading innovative community based preventative healthcare, designed from the beginning to specifically provide Chicago’s most vulnerable families and communities with access to affordable health care. Grant supports children living in poverty and enrolled in Medicaid overcome social drivers of health. The Care Coordination team helps individuals and families navigate a system full of obstacles and injustices which impact their access to needed healthcare.

Kids Above All serves to protect and heal children and families that have experienced severe trauma, neglect or abuse.This grant supports the use of holistic therapies – including yoga, art, meditation and equine-assisted through partner BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding Center- in the treatment of Kids Above All children residing in their group homes.

Northern Illinois Food Bank’s mission is to provide food and resources to their neighbors with dignity, equity and convenience . They do this through parnterships and innovation. Within their service area, one in ten children experiences food insecurity. The Food Bank’s Child Nutrition Program brings nutritious food directly to children at schools and youth sites for after school, weekends and summer meals across 13 counties

Founded by leaders of Northwestern University, the Settlement serves Chicago’s West town community with a mission to disrupt generational poverty. The Family CARES Center provides bilingual mental health services for the community’s youth.

The mission of IWS Children’s Clinic is to advance the health and well-being of children in need. This grant supports their school-based Portable Dental Program that serves over 1,500 low-income Chicago area children a year. IWS Children’s Clinic provides exams, sealants, cleanings, fluoride varnish, and oral health education to students (Pre-K to 8th grade) in the comfort of their school.

Serving the families in the York Township area, Outreach House provides programs including: Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, Walk-In Assistance and First Things First (infant needs)

People’s Resource Center (PRC) responds to basic human needs, promotes dignity and justice, and creates a future of hope and opportunity for the residents of DuPage County. The Essential Services Program offers free groceries, seasonally appropriate clothing, and financial assistance to relieve financial stress and improve access to nutritious food to those in need.

The Philip J Rock Center provides services to individuals who are deaf-blind. The residential school offers an intensive, comprehensive education program for 3-21 year olds. The Center also provides a range of services in schools, medical settings, early intervention centers and homes statewide. This grant responds to the School’s donation wishlist for classroom supplies.

The mission of WINGS is to provide housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence. This grant supports child survivors of domestic violence to overcome cost and transportation barriers to essential appointments (ex. school and medical appointments) and enriching activities (ex. dance and art classes) thereby helping those who’ve experienced trauma to improve their physical, social and mental health.