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Includes links to organizations, typically non-profit, that are located within and serve the residents of the City of Chicago. Sites may include, but not limited to:

• Non-profit or not-for-profit organizations
• Public service or community service groups
• Fraternal organizations
• Grant-making Foundations
• Philanthropy organizations
• Volunteer group
• Community improvement groups or clubs

It should be noted that nearly 90 percent of all listings within 'Society and Culture' are organizations; and that many organizations are listed according to their 'topical' category, if one exists. Generally, this category serves as a holding farm for the more general organizations.

Subcategories

• Animal Welfare
• Computers
• Economic Development
• Ethnicity
• Foundations
• Fraternal
• Health
• Humanitarian
• Labor
• Lineage
• Neighborhoods
• Nonprofit Resources
• Youth

Resources in This Category

• Arts & Business Council of Chicago

  http://www.artsbiz-chicago.org/
  Promotes community growth and vitality through the arts; offers training and volunteering opportunities, programs and events, and resource library.

• Bethel New Life

  http://www.bethelnewlife.org/
  Christian ministry of Bethel Lutheran Church offering information on its food and hunger prevention programs, employment, community outreach, family support, business and economic development programs and contacts. Based in West Garfield Park.

• Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE)

  http://www.capeweb.org/
  Provides historical information on CAPE, highlighting its dedication to partnerships between arts organizations, schools and community groups. It also features curriculum examples from the CAPE partnerships.

• Chicago Cares

  http://www.chicagocares.org/
  Public and community service organization that sponsors a popular volunteer service day each year (Serve-a-thon). Painting, planting and pitching in to improve the city's schools, parks, and social service agencies.

• Chicago Chapter of Association of Psychological Type

  http://www.chapt.org/
  CHAPT for persons interested in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and other personality style indicators. Events, newsletter, links.

• Chicago Gateway Green

  http://www.gatewaygreen.org/
  Non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification of the Chicagoland area. Features information on beauty and landscape projects, events calendar, and contacts.

• Chicago Jaycees

  http://www.chicagojaycees.org/
  Local chapter of this public service group for professional-minded people; features include upcoming events and membership information.

• Chicago Local Initiatives Support Corporation

  http://www.lisc-chicago.org/
  LISC supports community organizations and development. Founded by the Ford Foundation.

• Christopher House

  http://www.christopherhouse.org/
  Helps children, families, and individuals in need help themselves through integrated social, educational, and human service programs. Features include special events calendar, holiday programs, donations, and volunteering information.

• City Club of Chicago

  https://www.cityclub-chicago.org/
  A venue for nonpartisan forums and debates on public issues that pertain to Chicago metropolitan residents. Features membership information, history, FAQs, events calendar, news, and newsletters.

• Global Cities Chicago

  https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/globalcities
  Collaborative project designed to raise awareness of the various global connections that exist locally, improve communication and cooperation among internationally-minded groups, enhance the city's global profile, and help Chicagoans respond effectively to the challenges of globalization.

• Organization Neighborhoods for Equality: Northside

  http://onenorthside.org/
  A United Way agency that aims to build a successful multi-ethnic, mixed-economic community on the city's northeast side including Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park and Ravenswood.

• Rotary Club of Chicago Financial District (New Chicago)

  http://www.rotarycfd.org/
  A global network of community volunteers. Lists meeting times, dates and scheduled speakers.

• The Resurrection Project

  http://www.resurrectionproject.org/
  Pilsen neighborhood organization that works on education, organizing and community development.

• Toastmasters of Lincoln Park

  http://7880.toastmastersclubs.org/
  Helps improve communication skills through public speaking. Provides information about the club, meeting schedule, and membership.

• Union League Club of Chicago

  http://www.ulcc.org/
  A nonpartisan membership club in the governmental, political, economic and social arenas - focusing leadership and resources on important issues. Includes details of its downtown 24-story clubhouse, facilities, and benefits.

• United Nations Association of the USA, Greater Chicago Chapter

  http://www.unachicago.org/
  Sponsors activities to improve public understanding of the United Nations and to encourage United States leadership and commitment to the UN. Features downtown resource center, local events calendar, and membership details.

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