1000+
Homeless, women, children, and people in low income communities served
6 Years
Serving low-income communities and group homes
100%
Impact on making a difference in the lives of those in need
UPCOMING EVENT
2nd Annual Christmas In July
Together with the Chicago Area Veterans Forum NFP, we present you the "2nd Annual Christmas In July". A COMMUNITY EVENT that includes health screening, giving school supplies, and much more.
When: July 27th, 2024
Where: 115th and Halsted
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM
We have also started collecting donations!
Zelle: whywecarenfp@gmail.com
CashApp: $WhyWeCare
Our Purpose
Support Low-Income Communities and Group Homes
We aim to assist those in need including helping with childcare, teaching financial literacy, and providing scholarships, job training, entrepreneurial mentorship, and access to sustainable employment opportunities.
Bridge the Benefits Cliff
We work to ensure that low-income populations have access to resources to help bridge the gap between income from a new job and loss of public benefits so they are not in danger of falling over the benefits cliff.
Celebrate Community
Our inclusive approach means that everyone can participate in our community celebrations, where we champion the diversity of expressions and uplift local community traditions.
Our Impact
Purses with a Purpose
A quarterly collection and donation of gently used purses containing personal care and laundry items to a local women’s substance abuse rehabilitation center.
Holiday Share
Fulfilling Christmas wish lists for kids and adults since 2018, each holiday season 3 families are adopted and given gifts of toys, food, small appliances, and clothing. For our annual Christmas in July event we serviced over 200 families in underserved communities in Chicago
Feed & Clothe
Between 2018 and 2023 our organization has fed and provided warm items such as gloves, scarves, and hats to over 450 people experiencing homelessness during harsh Chicago winters.
Easter Egg Hunts
Every year a different group home from the Chicagoland area is chosen to hold an Easter egg hunt where parents and their kids receive gift cards to Target and Easter baskets.
Our Goals
Winter 2024
Provide over 500 homeless and veterans with meals and warm weather items.
Spring 2024
Address the economic and community development issues by providing financial literacy and homeownership workshops; and entrepreneur cohorts.
Summer 2024
Tour colleges and universities with 3 teen moms.
Make a real difference
Donate today!
Our easy-to-use online donation portal makes it simple to give.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
04-29
April
Women Evolve 4 week program/workshops on Personal Credit and Financial literacy, How to get to Homeownership, Small Business start up cohort
27
July
Christmas in July health, resource and sustainability festival
16
November
Veterans Recognition and resource fair
06-29
December
Keep Them Warm Winter Drive
We are proud to present our achievement
Women Evolve Summit 2024
A FREE event that includes these workshops: small business startup credit, expungement services, and homeownership.
We are proud to present our achievement
Keep Them Warm Winter Drive 2023
We served over 200 homeless people as well as veterans.
We are proud to present our achievement
Christmas in July Chicago-Englewood 2023
With private donations and sponsorships, we were able to service over 200 families in the Englewood Community!
We are proud to present our achievement
Back to School 2022
Empowering students for success! In Back to School 2022, we supplied book bags and essential school supplies.
