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Wicker Park Lutheran ChurchParent rating: ![]() Location: 2112 W. LeMoyne Street, Chicago, IL The Wicker Park Lutheran Church congregation, which has been gathering in its present location since the 1879, hosts several family-friendly events each year. |
Lambs FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL This 70-acre farm in the northern suburbs gives families an opportunity to support a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those with developmental disabilities. The farm serves as a residence a...
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Grace PlaceParent rating: ![]() Location: 637 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL A common worship space for three religious communities - including Makom Shalom. Makom Shalom offers Jewish education in its Family School, for children ages four to nine and their parents. T...
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Alternatives, Inc.Parent rating: ![]() Location: 4730 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL A not-for-profit youth and family service agency established in 1971, Alternatives, Inc. serves thousands of youth, providing counseling, leadership development activities, substance abu...
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Chicago Animal Care & ControlParent rating: ![]() Location: 2741 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) rescues thousands of lost and homeless animals, and it is the only shelter in Chicago that has an "open door" policy - meaning that it accepts any animal ...
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Elim Christian ServicesParent rating: ![]() Location: 13020 S Central Avenue, Palos Heights, IL Among its other family-oriented programs, Elim Christian Services is home to the Elim Christian School, which offers programs to students ages three to 21 who have developmental and/or p...
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Collective DanceParent rating: ![]() Location: 1730 West Fullerton, #25, Chicago, IL Collective Dance offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, fitness, and tumbling - as well as combination classes that mash up multiple genres: tap, ballet, jazz, creative movement, and tum...
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Share Our StrengthParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Share Our Strength (SOS) is a national nonprofit that organizes individuals and businesses to share their strengths to help end hunger. Using innovative approaches - from holding volunteer-led ...
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Ronald McDonald House CharitiesParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide There are more than 245 Ronald McDonald Houses in 26 countries, offering support and practical assistance to families with very sick children. It's a safe bet that your local chapter can...
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The Box ProjectParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Boxproject.com links families in need with families willing to give. Visit the website for various lists of needs that can be packaged up and sent to participating centers. |
PTO IdeasParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Need to raise money for your school? Tired of bake sales? PTO Ideas is dedicated to helping weary Parent-Teacher organizations revitalize the fund-raising process. |
VolunteerMatchParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide VolunteerMatch is an online non-profit service that matches volunteers with organizations looking for help with programs, services, and events. Families looking for an opportunity to vo...
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Habitat for HumanityParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Habitat for Humanity is a charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to building simple, low-cost homes by forming partnerships with low-income families in need of decent and affordable housin...
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The Wilderness ProjectParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide The Wilderness Project, headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, coordinates volunteer events to provide long-term environmental benefits for natural areas. The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative...
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