Volunteer and Charitable Donations in Chicago

Volunteer and Charitable Donation Suggestions in Chicago

If you are interested in donating or volunteering in and around Chicago, here are some organizations that need your time and money.

Chicago Cares
Chicago Cares is a volunteer organization the gives individuals and businesses the opportunity to participate in group volunteer services around Chicago. They have 20 hands-on volunteer projects each month that serves children, the homeless, adults, senior and the environment. They are an affiliate of the Hands on Network. Interested partners can register online, simply complete the online orientation, submit your volunteer profile, and review the more than 120 service projects offered every month. Also, registered volunteers will receive latest projects through print and e-calendars, and weekly e-mails about Hot projects. Interested parties can also make a donation online.

Red Cross of Greater Chicago
200 Harrison
Chicago, IL 60612
712-729-6100
The Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by principles of the International Red Cross movement. Interested parties can take a self-assessment test online if you want to volunteer. If you are interested in donating, you can make a donation by phone at 1-312-729-6120 between 8:30 am-4: 45pm on weekdays. If no one answer you can leave a message. To donate by mail, send check or money order to American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, 75 Remittance Drive, Suite 1907, Chicago, IL. 60675. To find out about local blood drives in your area call 1-800-448-3543

Department of Veteran Affairs
820 S. Damen Ave
Chicago, IL. 60617
Contact: Marie James
Phone 312-633-2109
Fax; 312-640-2383
Department of Veteran Affairs aims to improve the health of the veteran population by providing primary care, specialty care, extended care, and related social support services.