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\"images<\/a>Friends of the Chicago River<\/h4>\n

River North\u2019s boundaries include the Chicago River on the south and the west. Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River system. Since 1979, Friends has been working to improve the health of the Chicago River system for the benefit of people and wildlife and by doing so, has laid the foundation for the river to be a beautiful, continuous, easily accessible corridor of open space in the Chicago region.<\/p>\n

Friends of the Chicago River<\/strong>
\n411 S. Wells St. #800
\nChicago, IL 60607
\n312-939-0490
\nwww.chicagoriver.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0Chicago Help Intitiative<\/h4>\n

Every Wednesday evening, The Chicago Help Initiative (CHI) gathers at the dining hall at 721 North La Salle Street\u00a0 to serve a warm meal on white-clothed tables to 130 guests in a safe and dignified setting.\u00a0 An additional 70 individuals receive a bag meal to go.\u00a0 The nutritious and delicious food is provided by local restaurants and hotels from\u00a0Chicago\u2019s Magnificent Mile and River North areas.<\/p>\n

CHI serves food, but we also serve information, compassion and guidance.<\/p>\n

Before dinner, a speaker from a local organization gives a brief presentation, typically on resources on finding temporary shelter,\u00a0 housing,\u00a0 medical care or job training.\u00a0\u00a0 During the meal, guests share fellowship and, when possible, enjoy the sounds of a local piano player, singer or musical ensemble.<\/p>\n

While at the meal with CHI, guests also have an opportunity to visit resource tables staffed with volunteers who maintain listings on a wide variety of services, including shelter, legal aid, medical care and job opportunities.\u00a0 CHI partners with local service agencies to provide the needed information.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Furthermore, guests are given an opportunity to participate with several ongoing programs after dinner, including literacy, gardening, art classes, smoking cessation and bicycle repair.<\/p>\n

It is CHI\u2019s mission to assist our guests in bettering their lives and becoming contributing members of the community once again. CHI is very much a local organization, drawing our support from the residents and businesses that surround us. We have only one paid staff person supported by interns, but every meal is served with upwards of 25 volunteers. We are an organization that succeeds by leveraging existing partnerships and resources.<\/p>\n

The Chicago Help Initiative<\/b><\/span>
\n440 N. Wells St.
\nSuite 440<\/span>
\nChicago<\/span>, Illinois<\/span> 60654<\/span><\/span>
\nwww.chicagohelpinitiative.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gilda’s Club Chicago<\/h4>\n

\"Gilda'sDear Friend,<\/p>\n

Welcome to Gilda’s Club Chicago. If you or someone you know has cancer, this site will introduce you to a program of social and emotional support that is unique in the City of Chicago. Men, women and children diagnosed with cancer and their familes and friends are always welcome here. And all of our activities are absolutely free.<\/p>\n

Gilda’s Club, located at 537 North Wells Street, is a warm and exceptional place. After traveling through our site\u2026our virtual clubhouse\u2026I invite you to visit the real thing. Our door is always open!<\/p>\n

Laura Jane Hyde
\nChief Executive Officer<\/p>\n

Gilda’s Club Chicago<\/strong>
\n537 North Wells Street
\nChicago, Illinois 60654
\n312-464-9900
\nwww.gildasclubchicago.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friends of the Parks<\/h5>\n

\"Friends<\/a>Friends of the Parks (FOTP) is a 501(c)(3) designated park advocacy organization, dedicated to preserving, protecting, and improving Chicago’s parks and forest preserves for all citizens. Since 1975, FOTP has increased its private and public commitment to Chicago’s parks through establishing park advisory councils, developing new parks, renovating playlots, and presenting public workshops and lectures to create and informed citizenry.<\/p>\n

Friends of the Parks’ Mission is to preserve, protect, improve and promote the use of Chicago parks, forest preserves and recreational areas for the benefit of all neighborhoods and citizens.<\/p>\n

Friends of the Parks<\/strong>
\n17 North State Street, Suite 1450
\nChicago, Illinois 60602-3315
\n312-857-2757
\nwww.fotp.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Anti-Cruelty Society<\/h5>\n

\"Anti-Cruelty<\/a>The Anti-Cruelty Society exists to prevent cruelty to animals and to advance humane education.<\/p>\n

Since 1899, The Anti-Cruelty Society has been committed to serving the needs of companion animals and the humans who care for\u2013and about\u2013them.<\/p>\n

Since 1999, the beginning of our second century of caring, we have found loving permanent homes for more than 40,000 pets, spayed or neutered more than 61,000 animals and taught messages of compassion and caring for the animals to more than 225,000 school-aged children and community groups.<\/p>\n

The Anti-Cruelty Society<\/strong>
\n157 W. Grand Avenue
\nChicago, IL 60654
\n(312) 644-8338
\nwww.anticruelty.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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River North Clean Streets\"\"<\/h4>\n

River North Clean Streets is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, founded and managed by the\u00a0River North Residents\u00a0Associaiton. This program allows residents and businesses to become a block sponsor or program sponsor (tax-deductible fee) to clean up River North\u00a0streets on Saturday and Sunday mornings. \u00a0 River North Clean Streets uses\u00a0a service to do the cleaning\u00a0which\u00a0helps disadvantaged Chicagoans get back to work (cleanslatechicago.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

River North is a unique and wonderful neighborhood with miles of riverfront, historic architecture, world class dining and thriving nightlife.<\/p>\n

River North Clean Streets solves an ongoing problem…………….<\/p>\n

The Problem<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, our many visitors often leave a shocking amount of litter behind when they head home after a night on the town. \u00a0Since the Department of Streets and Sanitation has limited resources on weekends, the neighborhood has to live with unsightly and unsanitary streets and sidewalks until Monday morning.<\/p>\n

The Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n

The River North Clean Streets Foundation has arranged for Cleansalte Chicago (cleanslatechicago.org<\/a>) to tidy up our neighborhood on Saturday and Sunday mornings. \u00a0In their bright yellow vests the friendly, well-trained Cleanslate crews pick up bags\u00a0of garbage and recyclable materials, leaving our community cleaner, safer and healthier.<\/p>\n

On weekend mornings, the crew will pick up all trash, pet waste and recyclables on one side of your adopted block from the building face to 18″ past the curb, including one side of each intersecting street up to the alley.<\/p>\n

If you’d like to find out more on how to become a block sponsor, program sponsor or simply donate to River North Clean Streets, please click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

River North Clean Streets<\/strong>
\nP.O. Box 10661
\nChicago, IL 60654
\n(872) 267-2508
\nwww.rncleanstreets.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chicago Police Memorial Foundation<\/h4>\n

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At CPMF Our Goal is to Never Forget, \u00a0Provide\u00a0Assistance \/ Support and Recognize Our\u00a0Heroes \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring the lives of our\u00a0fallen heroes and assisting those heros in need. The Foundation provides support and assistance to the\u00a0families of Chicago police officers who are killed or catastrophi<\/strong>cally injured in the line of duty.<\/p>\n

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CPMF Get Behind the Vest<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bullet Proof Vest
\nA vest isn\u2019t bulletproof forever.\u00a0It wears out. It breaks down. It needs to be replaced every 5 years. And just one bullet permanently damages a vest,\u00a0making it unusable. Chicago police officers are responsible for replacing their own vests. At $500 or more per vest, in addition to other equipment and\u00a0uniform expenses, the costs can quickly add up. That\u2019s why we need your help. Your donation ensures that every officer out there protecting you is\u00a0protected.<\/p>\n

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
\n10343 S. Pulaski Avenue
\nChicago, IL \u00a060655
\n(312) 499-8899<\/p>\n

CPDMemorial.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ignite the Spirit<\/h4>\n

\"\"Support Your Firefighters \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ignite The Spirit is a charity established by the Chicago Fire Department to help provide funding and resources to our\u00a0Brothers & Sisters as well as our community in time of need. We make this happen through fundraising events and\u00a0donations. You too can get involved in this unique and impactful effort by volunteering, attending upcoming events or by\u00a0making a tax deductable donation.<\/p>\n

Since 2003, Ignite the Spirit has helped over 500 families in need and we are still going strong. Over one million dollars in\u00a0donations has been generously provided to ease the hardship of Chicago Fire Department families. We understand what\u00a0it means to give back to the less fortunate. It is never good to see strong, brave people who protect and help the public\u00a0every day in such despair, often with nowhere to turn.\u00a0It is through Ignite The Spirit that we turn to you\u2014none of this\u00a0would be possible without your generous help.<\/p>\n

2022 Ignite the Spirit Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Order Today<\/a>
\nPurchase one\u00a0to support those in need.<\/p>\n

Ignite the Spirit – C\/O Ignite the Spirit Fund Chicago
\n6400 N. Northwest Hwy., Unit 402
\nChicago, IL \u00a060631
\n(773) 218-1038<\/p>\n

ignitethespirit.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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