Philanthropy

The River North Residents Association is committed to enhancing the quality of life for those who live and work in our community, including those less fortunate than ourselves. 

Although as a volunteer-based non-profit organization, our ability to make charitable contributions is limited, we feel a responsibility to support good causes in three specific areas: community, children and the environment.

With this goal in mind, we have selected the four organizations profiled below, each  working in one of these areas, as our designated charities.  Throughout the year, we will seek opportunities to promote their efforts, educate the community about their agendas and help to raise funds so that they can continue their important work.

We encourage you to join us in this endeavor.  Thank you.

Community:

Cleanslate Chicago

Cleanslate Chicago (Cleanslate) is a neighborhood beautification business cleaning sidewalks, parkways, public gardens and vacant lots.

In addition, Cleanslate also educates community residents and businesses about the importance of recycling, and facilitates recycling efforts.

Cleanslate sets itself apart through its:

+ quality of execution,
+ fast and friendly professional service, and
+ focus on communities’ needs.

However, Cleanslate is more than just a high-quality neighborhood improvement project. It provides a real opportunity for individuals to learn and apply new skills, earn money, improve their long-term job prospects, and make a real difference in the community.

Cleanslate Chicago

773-858-7611

Info@cleanslatechicago.org

www.cleanslatechicago.org

Help Ease Local Poverty

Help Ease Local Poverty (HELP) is a consortium of business, residential, religious, social service, institutional and volunteer leaders striving to promote an atmosphere of dignity and compassion toward those in need by providing access to food, health services, shelter and employment.

HELP works to educate local businesses and residents as to how they can help ease the plight of the homeless and disadvantaged and improve their well being, self-esteem and productivity.

Help Ease Local Poverty

155 North Harbor Drive, Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60601
Ph: 312.861.0883
Fax: 312.861.1393

www.help-chicago.org

Children:

Rock For Kids

Rock For Kids is a non-profit organization that provides support, inspiration and assistance to children that are homeless or in need. Committed to the dignity of our children, Rock For Kids works with families and organizations to positively impact and celebrate young lives.

Youth Jam brings quality music education to homeless and underprivileged children by providing free music lessons in a safe and constructive environment. Youth Jam provides opportunities for children to improve their self-esteem and gain confidence while having fun and expressing themselves through music.

Rock For Kids
314 W. Institute
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone:  312.255.9454
Fax:  312.255.9452

www.rockforkids.org

Environment:

Friends of the Chicago River

The mission of Friends of the Chicago River is to preserve, protect, and foster the vitality of the Chicago River for the human, plant, and animal communities within its watershed. Since 1979, Friends has been working to improve the health of the Chicago River for the benefit of people and wildlife and by doing so, has laid the foundation for the river to be a beautiful, continuous, easily accessible corridor of open space in Metropolitan Chicago.

Friends of the Chicago River
28 East Jackson, Suite 1800
Chicago IL 60604
T. (312) 939-0490
F. (312) 939-0931

www.chicagoriver.org

Other Organizations Furthering Good Causes

in and Around our Community:

Find the best charities and community service organizations at www.charitynavigator.org