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CHI’s 2024 Fundraiser

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We want a Chicago where no one is hungry or homeless. We build a more resilient community, with respect and dignity and competence. Join us in working together.

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New Foundations Program Helps Our Guests Gain Independence, Build Resiliency

The New Foundations program enables guests at our weekly meals to apply for Medicaid and SNAP benefits, get placed on the city’s housing lists, qualify for a free cell phone, obtain a new State ID, and apply for rental and utility assistance.
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Migrant Families Find a Caring Community at CHI

We are extending our meals to people in need who are newly arriving to our city—and you can help. Read more.

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Volunteer Opportunities with The Chicago Help Initiative

You CAN make a positive difference in the lives of Chicagoans facing homelessness and hunger. Ways you can help.

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“I Have a Name”

This powerful documentary film gives voice to Chicagoans experiencing homelessness while capturing the work of the Chicago Help Initiative and its partners. Email dfraser@chicagohelpinitiative.org for ways to view the documentary. Watch the trailer.

CHI’s 2024 Fundraiser!

Read on below and click image to buy tickets!

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Thank you to our partners and sponsors!

AIRE
AT&T
Café Baci
Benny's Chop House
Eli's Cheesecake
Gene & Georgetti
Greek Kitchen
Hyatt Centric
Northwestern Medicine
SCB
Site Chicago
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Marc Schulman, President of Eli's Cheesecake and longtime restaurant partner and sponsor of The Chicago Help Initiative speaks about the positive impact CHI makes in people's lives.

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Did you know?

20% 

of the people we serve are military service veterans.

“They help us with food, social services. Nothing but love, that’s how I feel about the Chicago Help Initiative.”

Andre