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Teddy Bears with Heart collects and gifts new stuffed animals to first responders, hospitals and agencies that work with children, the elderly and other people in need of comfort. Their local den (founded by Susan Hanson) operates as part of Good Bears of the World to distribute bears to people in crisis and partner agencies.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of DC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy so that every abused and neglected child in the DC foster care system can be safe, establish permanence and have the opportunity to thrive. This mission is carried out through the recruitment, training and support of volunteer advocates (CASA volunteers) who serve youth in DC. CASA volunteers provide a voice in court for young people in foster care and establish a unique and supportive relationship with their young person to assist them in achieving safe, permanent homes and key life skills. As one of 950+ affiliates of National CASA for Children, CASA DC was born from a desire to provide DC foster care children with a consistent adult in what can easily become a whirlwind of attorneys, social workers and related professionals. ​

The Cradle Foundation was created in 2003 to raise and manage funds in support of The Cradle. With integrity and transparency, the Foundation cultivates and stewards relationships with Cradle donors, and expertly manages the agency’s investment portfolio. Our goal is to help sustain The Cradle’s exemplary programs and services and further its mission: "With our deep history in adoption as our foundation, The Cradle advances the well-being of children by compassionately delivering exceptional education, guidance and lifelong support to build, preserve and strengthen their families."

MISSION: The Harbour provides emergency housing and services to youth experiencing homelessness in order to promote safety, stability, and personal growth. The Harbour’s vision is to provide opportunities that guide and empower youth to their fullest potential through safe housing, critical emergency interventions, positive mentoring, and resource services. Stable housing in tandem with educational and vocational support, life skills training, and intensive financial literacy support, coupled with the mentoring and nurturing support of caring adults are hallmarks of each program. Unlike adults, most homeless youth have never lived on their own and typically lack the skills or financial resources to begin living independently and sustain a path to independence and housing stability.

The Doorways provides lodging and support for patients and their loved ones who need to be close to the hospital but not far from the feeling of home.

1. TO CREATE A SAFETY NET FOR CHICAGOLAND JEWS IN NEED BY PROVIDING VITAL HUMAN SERVICES WITHIN A FRAMEWORK OF JEWISH VALUES AND LAWS. 2. TO BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN VOLUNTEERS AND THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY.

TO LOCATE AND LOVE OUR UNSHELTERED HOMELESS NEIGHBORS, WHEREVER THEY MAY BE.

The Bloc uses the discipline of boxing to empower Chicago teens with the academic and social resources to impact their communities

The Link works with youth and families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice.

The Relatives, Inc., provides temporary shelter and counseling services to runaway, homeless and other youth in crisis. The chief goal of the program is to keep kids safe and families together.