VC Nonprofit Partners

Individuals and/or groups are encouraged to become tutors. With a group, we can try to arrange for tutors to be involved with their individual students in the same program and at the same site. If selecting the digital method, similar applies. Description: Tutoring Chicago is the largest one-to-one after school tutoring program offering consistent long-term pairings of students and volunteers in the Chicagoland area. At Tutoring Chicago, weekly one-to-one tutoring with a consistent and trusted adult is entirely free of charge. Tutors support students in grades 1st-10th through in-person or digital tutoring options from late September to late May. Tutors...

Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to join us at the Community House in Winnetka on Monday, January 15th for one of our most popular annual service events. Individuals, families and community groups will come together to create crafts and projects to benefit 10+ local nonprofits -- including our always popular no-sew fleece blankets for the homeless, and other hands-on creations for veterans, hospitalized youth, senior citizens, orphaned animals and people in need. More info to come so check back during the holidays -- but make sure you mark your calendar now.

If you're hoping to make a difference to someone in need during the holidays, 'tis the season when many of our nonprofit partners are looking for a little extra help. Take a look at our Directory of Holiday Opportunities here -- and make sure you visit this page often, as we will be adding new opportunities throughout the holiday season. You can also peruse our directory of nonprofits and reach out to them directly to see if they need volunteers.

Can you color, paint, draw or enjoying helping those that do? You don’t need to be an artist for this opportunity! We are seeking volunteers to assist with participants in our Art from the Heart program. This volunteer service can be completed between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00 pm on Tuesday of each week. If you are interested in working with adults living with disabilities, we would love to have you join our team as a volunteer for this rewarding experience. The Douglas Center, a non-profit organization located in Skokie, IL, provides community day services for individuals, ages 18...

Lead by seasoned industry professionals, this guarantees to be a timely, thought provoking and interactive discussion for any nonprofit looking to maximize the impact of their year-end and 1Q 2024 fundraising campaigns. Attendees will leave with strategies and tactics designed to produce immediate results. Find out more -- or register by November 8th -- here.

The VC is offering three great ways to Share Your Bounty at Thanksgiving this year. Donate fresh produce to the New Trier Food Pantry in Winnetka or drop off Thanksgiving cards for older adults at CJE Adult Day Services in Evanston BEFORE THANKSGIVING. You can also drop off bags of groceries for grateful families at Good News Partners ON THANKSGIVING MORNING. This is a great way for individuals, families and community groups to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in need in our community. Find out all of the details here by clicking on "Continue Reading" below.