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, wellness, 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:

Open Books

Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that operates an extraordinary bookstore, provides community programs, and mobilizes passionate volunteers to promote literacy in Chicago and beyond.

Open Books Chicago

213 W Institute Place
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 475-1355

www.open-books.org

Wellness:

Gilda's Club Chicago

Dear Friend,

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.

Gilda's Club, located at 537 North Wells Street, is a warm and exceptional place. After traveling through our site...our virtual clubhouse...I invite you to visit the real thing. Our door is always open!

Laura Jane Hyde
Chief Executive Officer

Gilda's Club Chicago

537 North Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60654
312-464-9900

www.gildasclubchicago.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

17 North State Street, Suite 1450
Chicago, Illinois 60602-3315

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