Philanthropy

"We Make a living by what we get. we make a life by what we give..."

-Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965)

The River North Residents Association is committed to enhancing the quality of life for those who live and work in our community, including those less fortunate than ourselves. 

Although as a volunteer-based non-profit organization, our ability to make charitable contributions is limited, we feel a responsibility to support good causes in specific areas, typically including: community, children, animal welfare and the environment.

With this goal in mind, we have selected the four organizations profiled below, each  working in one of these areas, as our designated charities.  Throughout the year, we will seek opportunities to promote their efforts, educate the community about their agendas and help to raise funds so that they can continue their important work.

We encourage you to join us in this endeavor.  Thank you.

Community:

Cleanslate Chicago

Cleanslate Chicago

773-858-7611

www.cleanslatechicago.org

Children:

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. We have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves 1,300 children, ages 6 through 18, in metropolitan Chicago in a variety of programs.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago mission is to
empower our next generation through life-changing, high impact
one-to-one mentoring.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago five year vision is to be the Gold Standard in youth mentoring, serving 3,500 children through one-to-one mentoring relationships in our community-based and school-based programs. For more information on how to become a volunteer, visit www.bbbschgo.org. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
560 W. Lake Street, 5^th Floor

Chicago, IL 60661 
Phone:  312-427-0637

www.bbbschicago.org

Environment:

Friends of the Parks

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.
 

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.

Friends of the Parks

Animal Welfare:

The Anti-Cruelty Society

The Anti-Cruelty Society exists to prevent cruelty to animals and to advance humane education.

Since 1899, The Anti-Cruelty Society has been committed to serving the needs of companion animals and the humans who care for–and about–them.

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.

The Anti-Cruelty Society 
157 W. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 644-8338
www.anticruelty.org

Other Organizations Furthering Good Causes

in and Around our Community:

Find the best charities and community service organizations at www.charitynavigator.org