A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife, Incorporated - a not-for-profit parrot rescue, rehabilitation, education, adoption and no-kill shelter facility

ACM International - Harris - works to reach out to the street children of Kenya to provide them with an education and long term care

Amizade, Ltd. - dedicated to promoting volunteerism and providing community service in locations throughout the world

A New Harvey Rising City Wide Block Club - works to improve & enhance awareness of the citizens through community interaction

Ayingo Foundation - using boxing and other athletic events as a way to spread the word on HIV prevention

BNICEH (Black Network In Children's Emotional Health) - an advocacy group working in various areas to secure rights and just treatment for youth, addicts and people suffering from disabilities

Burnside Neighborhood Association, Inc. - multi-faceted organization whose primary purpose is to improve the quality of life for all community residents living in the Burnside Neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois

Cabrini Connections - Tutor/Mentor Connection - provides volunteer mentors to motivate, coach, tutor and act as advocates for youth in need

Calendar For A Cause - a free electronic calendar hosting platform where one's personal cause that needs and calls for sponsorship is made known, supported and encouraged

Camp Fire USA - a community based club trying to teach young girls and boys that by working together they can make a difference

Cats' Den Entertainment Incorporation - promotes and supports the development of youth and young adults in the pursuit and accomplishments in the theatre arts, dance, and in musical performance targeting our inner cities and suburban areas

Center of Hope Deliverance Ministries - designed by God to aid one's walk with the Lord through prayer and ministry

Center for Re-Creation And Family Training (C.R.A.F.T., Inc.) - serves the youth and families of the Pembroke/Hopkins Park area of Illinois

Cepaos Research Center, Inc. - dedicated to research on Human Development, Cultural-Historical Theory, Education, Multicultural Education, Anthropology, Cognitive Science and the Arts

Chicago Accreditation Partnership - a campaign to educate child care staff and the general public about accreditation and how it can help to improve the quality of child care

Chicago Falcons Semi-Pro Football Team- a non-profit, athletic organization and the defending Midwest Football League champions.

Chicago Thunder Semi-Pro Football Club - a non-profit, athletic organization established in 1990 - and the 1996 CFL Champions!

Children's Heart Foundation - funds the most promising research to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of congenital heart defects

Children's Heart Services - a Parent and Family organization providing support and resources to parents and families who have children with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) or acquired heart disease

Community Extension Project - a not for profit youth services agency that offers leadership, community service opportunities for junior high and high school aged youth

The Compassionate Friends - a self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child

Comprehensive Community Organization - CCO - provides education programs to foster the economic betterment of teens and older adults

Council for Disability Rights - committed to the empowerment of people with disabilities and their families through information, education, and training.

Epworth United Methodist Church - a family of followers of Jesus Christ founded in grace and united in support of each other

Eye Of The Storm, Inc. - helps victims of any natural and weather relater disaster and also works and helps the homeless and urban communities

Featherfist - giving "power and purpose" to those in the homeless community by assisting them in their advancement toward self-sufficiency

FeedTheNeedy.com / Find Hope Ministries - provides assistance for feeding others and works on meeting the needs of the entire person to help them achieve the possibility of becoming a future leader in society

For the Fallen, NFP - founded to provide financial assistance to families of soldiers killed or injured in the war against terrorism

Free Stuff In Quincy - works to improve the environment by exchanging things instead of discarding them into landfills

Friends For Life Animal Rescue - a nonprofit, all volunteer organization that rescues abused, neglected and abandoned animals

Friends of Battered Women and Their Children - provides domestic violence counseling in the Rogers Park area of Chicago

Glenkirk - provides quality, lifetime supports and services which empower individuals with developmental disabilities

Glenwood School - provide a quality educational program and residential campus environment for children from lower income and single parent families who seek positive alternatives to home and community situations that impede opportunities for these children to achieve their potential

Global Committee Commemorating King Days - is working to establish an innovative, consciousness raising alternative to traditional methods of problem solving in the areas of racial harmony, violence prevention and cultural co-existence

GPS Ministries - a ministry that believes in helping the hurting come to Christ

Guardian Angel Home - serving children and families for over 100 years by providing residential treatment, foster care and counseling services to abused and neglected children

A Hand Up, Inc. (TM) - a unique non-profit community-based program to help low-income individuals work to pay off delinquent bills

Hispanic Amputees Friends Foundation - H.A.F.F. - helps hispanic amputees to success by providing peer support, education, information and financial guidance

Hispanic Amputees Friends Foundation - H.A.F.F. - helps hispanic amputees to success by providing peer support, education, information and financial guidance - Spanish Version

Hospice of Southern Illinois - working to maximize the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness

Illinois Seahawks - guys trying to play football as if we where in the pros

Illinois Self-Help Coalition - coordinates information for 2,500 Illinois and national mutual-help groups, and educates, trains and advocates for groups

In The Upper Room Ministries MBC - a faith based Baptist church committed to glorifying God

INNANA Magazine - a monthly publication dedicated to the preservation and progression of the Assyrian woman

International Prolife Federation - a national and international non-violent political, charitable, humanitarian and educational organization that offers alternatives to abortion

Irish Music Foundation / Academy of Irish Music of Chicago - A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Celtic music tradition through teaching and performance.

Knights of Columbus - Joliet Council #382 - serving the Joliet, Illinois community for over 100 years

Lake Shore Animal Shelter - works to reduce the needless killing of pets through adoption programs, spay/neuter promotion, and public education efforts

Learn Not To Burn Association - formed with local Fire Fighters/Paramedics, for the education of fire prevention

Lupus Foundation of America Illinois Chapter - works to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, support individuals and families affected by the disease, increase awareness of lupus among health professionals and the public and find the causes and the cure

McHenry County Mothers Of Multiples (McMOMs) - dedicated to sharing the joys and challenges of raising multiples - twins, triplets or more

Millennium Vipers - striving to provide an opportunity for young men and women to develop and enhance their talents in education, athletics, and life through traveling and commitment in which they can become leaders of tomorrow

Miners Institute Foundation - dedicated to the restoration, revitalization and renovation of the Historic Miners Theatre

Murphy Roche Irish Music Club - a branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann and dedicated to traditional Irish music

National Bird Feeding Society - promoting interest in backyard bird feeding, a favorite pastime for more than 50 million Americans

No Division Christian Assembly - plans on playing a vital role in the bio-psycho-social-religious and economic well being of our communities and will provide a means for people to contribute time, resources and expertise for a greater good

National Space Society - Chicago Area Chapters - working to promote space development and a human civilization in space

Olive Branch Mission - a Christ-centered strategic ministry committed to and engaged in the life-transformation, development and restoration of individuals, families and communities around the world

Operation Not Alone 2001 - a campaign to help battered women & children have happy holiday seasons

Operation Snowball - The Operation Snowball Site built for Snowballers by Snowballers to promote healthy decision making regarding a broad range of life concerns including drug abuse prevention

Operation Snowball - Greater Fox River Valley Chapter - provides drug and alcohol prevention for teens

Options & Advocacy, McHenry County - enhances the quality of lives of children and adults with disabilities through advocacy, the coordination of services and community education

Paws Critter Crossing - an animal refuge open for community outreach and education and to rehabilitate and safely release orphaned, injured and displaced wildlife

Pets In Need Midwest - provides temporary shelter and veterinary care as necessary for those unwanted or lost pets until either their owners or suitable adoptive homes can be located

PICTURE THIS Projects - a Chicago-based, not-for-profit group of volunteer photographers and other community members supporting and creating photography projects that encourage creative expression and self-esteem and help bridge the gap between people of different backgrounds

Poder Learning Center - not-for-profit, educational organization located in the predominantly Mexican immigrant community of Pilsen/La Villita in Chicago

Promise of Restoration Ministries - Christian ministry dedicated to restoring the health and power of the broken woman

Real Women Love Jesus Organization - Christian women helping all women by uniting women ministries, businesses, organizations, professionals, politicians, women Pastors, etc.

Recovery Education For Family - dedicated to offering free community support groups that provide early intervention education for families experiencing addiction

Renaissance Drug and Alcohol Recovery House, Inc. - providing housing, food, and support services for homeless, HIV/AIDS infected, and chemically affected individuals seeking recovery from illegal mood altering chemicals

The Republic Foundation - supports and mentors K-12 teachers and students and develops leaders among K-12 students, including students from challenging backgrounds and environments

Ring of Fire Evangelistic Ministry Blue Jeans For Jesus - a small ministry located in Olney, IL that reaches out to the lost and hurting by spreading the good news of Jesus

Rob Anderson Reward Fund, Inc. - seeking to bring to justice the person who brutally murdered Brendon Anderson

Rogers Park / West Ridge Historical Society - working to encourage and perpetuate an interest in the history of our communities through research, education and preservation

Sacred Care Foundation - assists young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living and self-sufficiency

St. Gregory High School - a Catholic co-educational high school working to provide students of diverse academic, ethnic and religious backgrounds a secure environment in which they can experience quality education

Saint Mary's Soup Kitchen International - providing food for the poor and hungry children at home and abroad

Salt Creek Sinfonietta - one of Chicagoland’s newest jewels and a premiere chamber orchestra

Saratov Russian Contributions - seeking help for several charitable organizations in Russia

Senior Services Center of Will County - works to enhance the quality of life of older persons; help maintain independence; avoid or lessen isolation, loneliness and maintain wellness

Shepherd's House - a Christian-based shelter home for pregnant women of any age

Single Parents, Inc. / YSP-NW Chapter #103 - strives to help single parents successfully bring their children to healthy maturity as well adjusted adults

Spandana Foundation - develops and supports various projects to aid the people of India

Special Music by Special People - a music program that allows musicians with developmental disabilities to perform, compose and record their original compositions

Studio Z - Chicago's only nonprofit arts organization that integrates digital technology and theatre

Support L.I.F.E. - committed to helping patients and families whose health is disrupted by Cancer with their financial needs

Third Gear Youth Leadership Organization - committed to the cultivation and support of at risk youth

TJ Family Enterprises Nfp - specializes in providing transitional and permanent housing programs to individuals and their families

Universal Family Connection, Inc. - offer a wide variety of individual and family counseling, targeted case management, and support services

Universidad Popular - a learning place where people with a high degree of concern, care and respect for other fellow human beings can come together to help one another in a variety of issues and subjects

United Citizens of America - a beacon for all Americans fighting unjust taxation and abusive government

Veterans Foundation of Illinois - offers a four part program to help veterans and those serving today and their dependents

Virgine Khachik Foundation - formed to help free Iraqi citizens, support them financially and bring them to a safer land

Windy City Animal Foundation - seeks to help reduce the number of cats and dogs that are abused, neglected or on their way to euthanization

The Windy City Explorer Club - consists of Chicago area Ford Explorer owners who help several local charities

Youth 2 Youth of Illinois - goal is to organize in low-income communities to empower youth and "wake-up those who sleep in the grave of ignorance"