AMIT (Chicago Region)

AMIT provides an innovative, Jewish values-based education to more than 40,000 children in Israel each year. AMIT welcomes every child and levels the playing field for the children of Israel through education. AMIT has had a transformative impact on the Israeli educational landscape that extends far beyond its schools and students. Founded in 1925, AMIT […]

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New Life for Old Bags

New Life for Old Bags is a collaborative effort of people of all ages and abilities, creating mats for the homeless from used plastic bags. The mats are distributed by Cornerstone Community Outreach in Uptown. Anyone who can use scissors can participate. Collect your own plastic bags or use the bags in storage. It takes

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Westside Food Bank

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Westside Food Bank! We welcome individuals, families, corporate groups, religious organizations, school groups, and more to come to our warehouse and sort food for distribution to individuals and families in need in our community. Our food sorting activities for corporate groups are usually scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays,

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Immaculate Heart Community

The Immaculate Heart Community, an inclusive ecumenical community, seeks to create access for all persons to truth, equity, justice and peace through spiritual development, education, the arts, and taking action that fosters care for the Earth and all beings. Friends of the Heart are supporters of the Immaculate Heart Community.  They share a commitment to

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Safe Parking LA

Safe Parking LA provides secure overnight parking for individuals and families experiencing vehicular homelessness while offering case management and resources to help them transition into stable housing. By employing underutilized parking lots, we address a critical gap in homeless services in LA County. Here are a few ways students can get involved: Organizing in-kind donation drives (hygiene products, laundry detergent, pillows, etc.). Leading donation

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The People Concern

At The People Concern, we believe that no one should have to live on the streets or in a violent household. Our dedicated staff, volunteers, and those we serve work together to address the challenges of homelessness, poverty, mental and physical illness, abuse, and addiction. Through our programs, we empower the most vulnerable members of our community to improve their quality of life—helping them

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Aaron Community Cultural Center

The mission of the Aaron Community Cultural Center (ACCC) is to empower individuals and families across generations by providing education, social skills development, employment training, housing support, food resources, and community services. This mission is carried out both in person and virtually. We envision a community where everyone thrives. At the Aaron Community Cultural Center,

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