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Assistance League Chicagoland West provides essential clothing and supplies to local kids
Assistance League Chicagoland West offers elementary school children new winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves. The organization’s New Start initiative provides essential items for families transitioning from homelessness to independent living.
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Love Fridge Chicago's community fridges sparking unity and generosity
Love Fridge Chicago is making waves by setting up vibrant community refrigerators across neighborhoods like Little Village, Pilsen, Englewood, and South Shore.
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Christmas in the Wards spreads year-round joy supporting Chicago families
“Chicago Today” highlights Christmas in the Wards, an organization working tirelessly to bring joy to over 45 Chicago wards and neighborhoods.
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Greater Chicago Food Depository launches massive holiday meal initiative to combat hunger
Man-Yee Lee from the Greater Chicago Food Depository joins “Chicago Today” sheds light on their ongoing efforts to alleviate hunger during the holiday season.
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Crisis center for south suburbia on domestic violence awareness
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Pam Kostecki of the Crisis Center for South Suburbia joins “Chicago Today” to share insights about the services provided, including counseling, legal assistance, and the critical role of hotlines in helping victims find safety and support.
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Dealing with addiction stigma: Gateway foundation offers help and education
Jeremy Klemanski, President and CEO of the Gateway Foundation, discusses the impact of stigma on addiction recovery and highlights the Gateway foundation’s efforts to provide support and education.
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MacKenzie Scott donated $146 million to 24 nonprofits in the first half of 2023
Twenty-four nonprofits announced they’ve received donations totaling $146 million from MacKenzie Scott through her Yield Giving fund this year, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tally.
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Fight2Feed turns wasted food into healthy meals for people in need
Phil Siddu, director of community resources of Fight2Feed, joins “Chicago Today” to discuss the nonprofit organization that turns wasted food into healthy meals and continues to serve meals that help local communities stay strong.
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Suburban Nonprofit Organization ‘Kids Above All' Prepares Christmas Gifts for Local Foster Children
Kids Above All, a suburban nonprofit organization, kickstarted on Cyber Monday its annual push to grant Christmas wishes to 2,500 foster children. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.