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Park Place Charities
Offers young professionals an opportunity to raise funds through social events and provide support to the children of the community. Features include fundraising programs information and calendar, and support information.
http://www.parkplacecharities.org/

Home Of Life Community Development Corporation
Reverend Johnny Henderson offers programs to empower inner city residents.
http://www.homeoflife.org

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

Christopher House
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.
http://www.christopherhouse.org/

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

Toastmasters of Lincoln Park
Helps improve communication skills through public speaking. Provides information about the club, meeting schedule, and membership.
http://www.toastmasterslp.com/

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

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

Union League Club of Chicago
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.
http://www.ulcc.org/

City Club of Chicago
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.
http://www.cityclub-chicago.com/

United Nations Association of the USA, Greater Chicago Chapter
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.
http://www.unachicago.org/

Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE)
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.
http://www.capeweb.org/

Chicago Cares
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.
http://www.chicagocares.org/

Young Professionals of Chicago
A professional, civic, and social group. Includes events and membership information.
http://ypchicago.org/

Policy Research Action Group (PRAG)
Consortium of community-based and community-focused nonprofit organizations and urban universities. Features projects, publications, news and intern program information.
http://www.luc.edu/curl/prag/

Chicago Local Initiatives Support Corporation
LISC supports community organizations and development. Founded by the Ford Foundation.
http://www.liscnet.org/chicago/

Organization of the NorthEast (ONE)
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.
http://www.onechicago.org/

Chicago Public Library: Chicago Area Directory of Organizations
Lists approximately Y,600 clubs, groups, and other organizations throughout the Chicago metropolitan region.
http://www.chipublib.org/004chicago/clubs/clubsa2z.html

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

Chicago Mayfair Lions Club
Includes officers, meeting and activities information.
http://home.wi.rr.com/thebelangers/lions/index.htm

Chicago Uptown Lions Club
Includes programs, officers, meeting and membership information.
http://members.aol.com/chilion/

Logan Square Lions Club
This District YA organization features news, events and information on its activities and programs.
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/loganlions/

Global Chicago Center
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.
http://www.globalchicago.org/

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

Rotary Club of Chicago
A network of community volunteers providing charity and public service. Programs, services, initiatives and publications are featured. Commonly referred to as ROTARY/One.
http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/home/home.asp?cid=1987

Rotary Club of Chicago Financial District (New Chicago)
A global network of community volunteers. Lists meeting times, dates and scheduled speakers.
http://www.rotarycfd.org/

8th Day Center for Social Justice
A multi-issue, social justice center supported and staffed by 30 congregations of nuns, priests and brothers which promotes analysis and action.a coalition of Catholic, religious congregations, commits to act as a critical alternative voice to oppressive systems and to work actively to change those systems. Goals:To promote justice, equality and human dignity among all people regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, abilities, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic class. To stand with people who experience violence and discrimination, and communities striving for self-determination. To resist nonviolently the scape-goating and murder of communities or religions under the guise of protecting national interests. To promote environmental sustainability.
http://www.8thdaycenter.org/

ABATE of Illinois - Chicago Chapter
Advocacy support group that offers information, a rides and events calendar, chapter newsletter, and related links.Engaged in the political process by supporting laws and regulations that protect the rights of motorcyclists, and opposing laws and regulations that infringe on motorcyclists\' rights; Helping prevent motorcycle accidents through Rider Education and Motorcycle Awareness programs; Promote a positive image of the motorcycling community to the general public.
http://www.abate-il.org/chicago/