Give Hope Today
Donate to Hope Chicago and invest in a more equitable and prosperous future for our city. Your contribution will help expand debt-free higher education access for multiple generations of South and West Side families.
Hope Chicago is a registered 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organization.
Ways to Give
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Click here to donate online, or here to start a friendraiser!
Click here to see if your employer will Double Your Donation.
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Checks can be made out to “Hope Chicago” and mailed to:
Hope Chicago
Attn: Development
303 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 360
Chicago, IL 60601 -
Hope Builders are passionate and determined monthly supporters of Hope Chicago's mission to ensure two generations of Chicago families have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Learn more here.
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We accept gifts of appreciated stock, bonds, and other marketable securities.
Please contact your broker, and reach out to jennifer@hopechicago.org.
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Direct a gift through your account at Chicago Community Trust, Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, or another philanthropic advisor. Contact your financial advisor.
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Support Hope Chicago through a payroll deduction or click here to see if your workplace matches your donation.
For more information, please contact our Development Team at 312-477-3139
“I donate to Hope Chicago because I firmly believe talent is everywhere but opportunity isn't, by supporting this organization, I know that we are enabling education and connections that will benefit our students and our city.”
-Kelly Hoppesch
Hope Builders are passionate and determined monthly supporters of Hope Chicago's mission to ensure two generations of Chicago families have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.
Join people like you, giving what they can to prove how powerful we are when the whole city is behind our scholars.
Help Hope Chicago do things like offer emergency funding for students throughout the year. Whether it’s a medical crisis, housing instability, or any other unexpected, essential life expenses, Hope Chicago steps in to provide financial assistance.
This commitment to our Scholars ensures that they can stay firmly on their postsecondary path, undeterred by obstacles that may come their way.
Benefits:
Hope Chicago Mini Swag Bag
Help Hope Chicago do things like purchase textbooks for students throughout the school year. Hope Chicago knows that college comes with many hidden expenses, including pricey textbooks.
Your generous donation ensures that our scholars have access to these vital resources, empowering them with the tools they need to excel in their academic pursuits.
Benefits:
Annual Investor Briefing
Hope Chicago Mini Swag Bag
Help Hope Chicago do things like provide laptops for students that will last them throughout their college experience and beyond. Hope Chicago's commitment guarantees that all our Scholars are equipped with the essential technology required to excel academically, ensuring that the path to success remains open and accessible.
Your monthly gift enables students to thrive in their educational pursuits and future careers.
Benefits:
Annual Investor Briefing
Recognition in Annual Report
Hope Chicago Swag Bag
“Donating to Hope Chicago is a great way to support a stronger and more equitable Chicago. Every donation makes a direct, tangible difference for students and families.”
