Community & Nonprofit across the Chicago metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned community & nonprofit businesses across the Chicago metro, not just the city itself.
Nonprofits and community organizations serving Chicago, from direct services and mutual aid to advocacy and youth programs. Much of this work is organized ward by ward and neighborhood by neighborhood rather than citywide. Teams are small, so email tends to be answered faster than the phone.
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Sponsor the Community & Nonprofit page in Chicago. One Category Sponsor per city, credited on this page and on the Chicago hub.See sponsorship
Where they are across the Chicago metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of Chicago
- Access Living, Chicago (town center)
- Apna Ghar, Inc., Chicago (town center)
- Brave Space Alliance, Chicago (town center)
- Center on Halsted, Chicago (town center)
- Chicago Urban League, Chicago (town center)
- Mujeres Latinas en Accion, Chicago (town center)
- National Immigrant Justice Center, Chicago (town center)
Getting involved in Chicago? Start here.
Guides to backing local groups in ways that last, from partnerships and sponsorship to simply showing up.
Guides for getting involved
Reading picked for community & nonprofit and for the Chicago metro.
Coming up
Where to be around Chicago
Pride and cultural festivals nearby, and the heritage and awareness dates on the calendar.
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More across the Chicago metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
Notes
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How many community groups and nonprofits are listed across the Chicago metro?
Seven right now, in Chicago. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
How can I get involved?
Most groups welcome volunteers and post events on their own calendars. Following the ones you care about is the easiest way to hear what they need.
Are donations to these groups tax deductible?
Only gifts to qualifying charities are, and not every nonprofit or community group has that status. The IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search lets you check.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest a community group or nonprofit that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know a community group or nonprofit we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.