American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is the nation's premier emergency response organization. They provide numerous services dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Boys & Girls Clubs

Boys & Girls Clubs provide hope, stability, and opportunity for youth and make a difference in their lives. Their mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

Breast Cancer Network of Strength

Breast Cancer Network of Strength, formerly known as Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization®, provides immediate emotional relief to anyone affected by breast cancer. The mission of Breast Cancer Network of Strength is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. YourShoes™ is Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s peer support program that includes a 24/7 breast cancer support center staffed by trained breast cancer survivors providing peer support through a toll-free hotline, e-mail and support groups. The organization raises money to fund YourShoes, outreach programs, breast health awareness workshops, wigs and prostheses banks for women with limited resources, and advocacy on breast cancer related policies through donations, and special events, including their annual Network of Strength Walk to Empower held on Mother’s Day.

Children's Memorial Hospital

Children's Memorial Hospital is dedicated to the health and well-being of all children. As the pediatric teaching facility of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, this commitment drives Children’s Memorial Hospital to be a leader in pediatric healthcare delivery; in research into the prevention, causes, and treatment of diseases that affect children; in education for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals; and in advocacy for the general well-being of all children. As a charitable organization, Children’s Memorial Hospital serves children and their families to the best of their abilities and the limits of their resources.

Coordinated Advice and Referral Program for Legal Services

The Coordinated Advice and Referral Program for Legal Services (CARPLS) strives to help lower income individuals address their legal needs in a timely and cost effective manner. Their legal assistance hotline provides callers with immediate access to an attorney. With this method, CARPLS disposes of its cases at a much lower cost per case than traditional legal aid programs. CARPLS was started following an Illinois Legal Needs Study that showed 80% of the legal needs of the poor in Illinois went unmet. Since May of 1993, CARPLS attorneys have answered over 200,000 phone calls from low-income individuals seeking legal assistance.

HFS Chicago Scholars

The HFS Chicago Scholars is a nonprofit corporation created for the express purpose of supporting the educational aspirations of economically disadvantaged, but academically motivated Chicago inner-city youth. The HFS programs provide a safe and intellectually rich support system that is necessary for talented young minds to thrive and succeed.

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston

Interfaith Ministries (IM) brings people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration, and service. IM’s programs advocate for the needs and rights of at-risk and special needs children, enhance the independence and dignity of low-income seniors, and improve the quality of life for refugees.

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. This organization has reached more than 144,000 children worldwide.