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Homescout's young professional real estate agents help thousands of people find homes and get acclimated in the city of Chicago. Through their community engagement efforts, including volunteering for non-profits such as PAWS, Chicago Gateway Green and Right Angle Foundation; and hosting seasonal "drives" for a cause, Homescout's staff hopes to use their network and outreach to give back to the city that has given them so much.
Want to learn More about Casa Central? Go to their website, check out our blog or read more information below!
Want to learn More about The Greater Chicago Food Depository? Go to their website or read more information below!
Our Mission
Casa Central transforms lives and strengthens communities with a special focus on Hispanics. Our network of services propels a diverse population of all ages toward self-sufficiency and a higher quality of life.
Our Vision
We see Casa Central as the organization that provides the most sought after, cutting-edge, quality services.
Core Values
Our commitment to our participants, communities, and staff, and our work as an organization are guided by the following values:
- Believing that everyone has the potential to improve their quality of life.
- Casa Central fosters and embraces new experiences and change in the face of adversity, as catalysts for growth and development.
- We respect each person's own culture and identity, drawing upon the strength and diversity of staff and community to create change.
- Casa Central embraces the faith tradition that is a founding principle and seeks God's guidance to provide direction to meet the needs of our participants.
- We strive to consistently provide the highest quality of service to all with integrity and respect for the dignity and rights of those we serve.
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The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, is a nonprofit food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community. The Food Depository distributes donated and purchased food through a network of 600 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters to 500,000 adults and children in Cook County every year. Last year, the Food Depository distributed 58 million pounds of nonperishable food and fresh produce, dairy products and meat, the equivalent of 119,000 meals every day.
Innovative training programs and initiatives developed by the Food Depository also work to provide men, women and children with the tools necessary to break their individual cycles of poverty.
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Dedicated to greening and beautifying the region’s expressways, gateways and communities, Chicago Gateway Green was founded in 1986 to benefit the environment and improve the quality of life for millions of Chicagoland residents and visitors.
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Chicago Gateway Green impacts the community with three key programs: Expressway Partnership, transforming city roadways into landscaped parkways; the International Sculpture Program, beautifying gateways through the installation of public, international art on expressways; and the Tree Partnership, a large-scale tree planting initiative that transforms unused land into green spaces. For more information, visit www.gatewaygreen.org.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. www.lls.org.
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Bright Pink is a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. We arm young women with knowledge, options and a great attitude, and offer companionship and empathy during their journey. We empower them to take control of their breast and ovarian health and in turn, grant them the freedom and peace of mind to live a beautiful and fulfilling life.
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Jimmy Insulin believes 1-on-1 support is essential for the physical, mental, social, and emotional well being of those with diabetes. Beginner diabetics can have a better way to transition, and live in their new world with the support of someone who has mastered their diabetes. Jimmy Insulin guides diabetics and their caregivers through their journey. No diabetic will feel isolated as long as Jimmy Insulin exists.
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The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their lives with hope, strength and joy. Since being founded locally in 1985, the Foundation has granted more than 8,000 wishes and continues its mission to share the power of a wish® with special children across Illinois.
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Our mission is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. In the quest to create a world without ALS, our vision is to care for and support all people living with Lou Gehrig’s disease as we leave no stone unturned in our relentless search for a cure.
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Imerman Angels carefully matches and individually pairs a person touched by cancer (a cancer fighter or survivor) with someone who has fought and survived the same type of cancer (a Mentor Angel). Cancer caregivers (spouses, parents, children and other family and friends of fighters) also receive 1-on-1 connections with other caregivers and survivors. These 1-on-1 relationships inspire hope and offer the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from someone who is uniquely familiar with the experience. The service is absolutely free and helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world.
Imerman Angels is a federally registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. For more information visit www.imermanangels.org or call toll-free at 877-274-5529.
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The Right Angle is a not-for-profit organization 501 (c) (3) in the State of Illinois on December 17, 1996. We provide financial support for low-income high school students in Chicago's West Town community through two programs:
Summer of a Life Time Program: Enables low-income high school students to participate in summer college enrichment programs at universities throughout the world. Each year we send 50-60 qualified students to Summer of a Lifetime programs.
College Scholarship Program: Provides students who have attended the Summer of a Lifetime programs scholarships to cover college expenses.
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Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is dedicated to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it. The organization’s three programs are funding research and information and support service grants nationwide and the Small Miracle program here in Chicago to provide something small and unique to children and their families battling cancer.
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Big Love Little Hearts is the first and only organization that matches children with CHD who need livesaving surgery but do not have access to appropriate care, with the many generous organizations, surgeons and healthcare professionals who donate their time, talent and resources to perform these repairs for free.
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Bin Donated mission is simple: increase the Triple Bottom Line by helping local charities get the in-kind donations they so desperately need from individuals and corporations in an effective and economically efficient manner. Sustainability means improving the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of the Earth's supporting eco-systems. Bin Donated's collection and distribution process maximizes sustainability efforts by focusing on the Planet, People and Profits within the Chicagoland area.
Bin Donated provides a free collection, warehousing and distribution service that solves all these problems for local charities. We all have items from under our bathroom sink, in our pantry, collecting dust in a storage locker or on a bookshelf somewhere that we could donate to a charity if it was easy. Bin Donated makes it easy for anyone to donate everyday items on a monthly basis. Our barrels are always collecting a different item and we continue to work with local companies to receive large shipments of items for distribution.
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Starlight brings together experts from pediatric health care, technology and entertainment to create programs that help brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Unlike any other charity, Starlight offers a comprehensive menu of outpatient, hospital-based and Web offerings that enable us to provide ongoing support for children and families — from diagnosis through the entire course of medical treatment. Whether it’s helping to pass long hours in a hospital, learning more about a disease or just having the chance to make special memories together as a family, Starlight’s programs help children and families cope with the challenges they face daily.
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Working in the Schools is a 501(c)3 organization that promotes literacy and the love of reading among Chicago's youth by providing one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. Proudly serving Chicago Public Schools for nineteen years, we take great pride in the quality of our programs and the continued success of our outreach.
WITS is tremendously indebted to the thousands of dedicated individuals, corporations, foundations, and community groups that have invested their time and resources into this organization. As WITS continues to serve more students and attract more volunteers, we know that our efforts would not be possible without so many invaluable supporters.
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Mission | Generation Mirror is a not-for-profit organization committed to spreading awareness of eating and associated disorders (EAD) and being a voice for ALL genders, ages, races and cultures affected by these disorders.
Vision | Generations to come together and establish a society that celebrates the human mind, body and spirit in its healthiest and most self-assured form.
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About Homescout Has Heart
Homescout's young professional real estate agents help thousands of people find homes and get acclimated in the city of Chicago. Through their community engagement efforts, including volunteering for non-profits such as PAWS, Chicago Gateway Green and Right Angle Foundation; and hosting seasonal "drives" for a cause, Homescout's staff hopes to use their network and outreach to give back to the city that has given them so much.
Volunteering at Casa Central:
Our time was spent reading to the children, handing out snacks, coloring dinosaurs, and embracing their liveliness.Want to learn More about Casa Central? Go to their website, check out our blog or read more information below!
Volunteering at Greater Chicago Food Depository:
We boxed over 1,200 emergency food boxes for families around not only Chicago, but the entire state of Illinois!Want to learn More about The Greater Chicago Food Depository? Go to their website or read more information below!
Homescout Has Heart sponsors second "Charitable Chicago"
On Thursday, May 6th, hundreds of Chicagoans came out to Lasalle Power Company to support 10 of Chicago’s favorite non-profits for young professionals. Want to learn More about the charities represented at Charitable Chicago? You can go to their websites:Imerman Angels, Chicago Gateway Green, Bright Pink, Jimmy Insulin , Big Love Little Hearts , ALS Association Chicago , Bin Donated, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Working In The Schools (WITS), and Generation Mirror or read more information below!
Volunteering for Chicago Gateway Green
On July 15th, 12 of our agents joined Chicago Gateway Green as volunteer poker dealers for their annual celebrity poker tournament.Want to learn More about Chicago Gateway Green? Go to their website or read more information below!
Homescout Has Heart sponsors "Charitable Chicago"
The networking highlighted ten of Chicago's best charities for young professionals' involvement. Charity leaders were on hand to provide information on volunteering, joining committees and networking opportunities with the city's most benevolent causes. Want to learn More about the charities represented at Charitable Chicago? You can go to their websites:Imerman Angels, Chicago Gateway Green, Bright Pink, Jimmy Insulin and ALS Association Chicago or read more information below!
More information about Homescout Realty's partner charities:
Casa Central
www.casacentral.orgOur Mission
Casa Central transforms lives and strengthens communities with a special focus on Hispanics. Our network of services propels a diverse population of all ages toward self-sufficiency and a higher quality of life.
Our Vision
We see Casa Central as the organization that provides the most sought after, cutting-edge, quality services.
Core Values
Our commitment to our participants, communities, and staff, and our work as an organization are guided by the following values:
- Believing that everyone has the potential to improve their quality of life.
- Casa Central fosters and embraces new experiences and change in the face of adversity, as catalysts for growth and development.
- We respect each person's own culture and identity, drawing upon the strength and diversity of staff and community to create change.
- Casa Central embraces the faith tradition that is a founding principle and seeks God's guidance to provide direction to meet the needs of our participants.
- We strive to consistently provide the highest quality of service to all with integrity and respect for the dignity and rights of those we serve.
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
www.chicagosfoodbank.orgThe Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, is a nonprofit food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community. The Food Depository distributes donated and purchased food through a network of 600 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters to 500,000 adults and children in Cook County every year. Last year, the Food Depository distributed 58 million pounds of nonperishable food and fresh produce, dairy products and meat, the equivalent of 119,000 meals every day.
Innovative training programs and initiatives developed by the Food Depository also work to provide men, women and children with the tools necessary to break their individual cycles of poverty.
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Chicago Gateway Green
www.gatewaygreen.orgDedicated to greening and beautifying the region’s expressways, gateways and communities, Chicago Gateway Green was founded in 1986 to benefit the environment and improve the quality of life for millions of Chicagoland residents and visitors.
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Chicago Gateway Green impacts the community with three key programs: Expressway Partnership, transforming city roadways into landscaped parkways; the International Sculpture Program, beautifying gateways through the installation of public, international art on expressways; and the Tree Partnership, a large-scale tree planting initiative that transforms unused land into green spaces. For more information, visit www.gatewaygreen.org.
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Charitable Chicago Affiliates
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
www.leukemia-lymphoma.orgThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. www.lls.org.
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Bright Pink
www.bebrightpink.orgBright Pink is a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. We arm young women with knowledge, options and a great attitude, and offer companionship and empathy during their journey. We empower them to take control of their breast and ovarian health and in turn, grant them the freedom and peace of mind to live a beautiful and fulfilling life.
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Jimmy Insulin
www.jimmyinsulin.orgJimmy Insulin believes 1-on-1 support is essential for the physical, mental, social, and emotional well being of those with diabetes. Beginner diabetics can have a better way to transition, and live in their new world with the support of someone who has mastered their diabetes. Jimmy Insulin guides diabetics and their caregivers through their journey. No diabetic will feel isolated as long as Jimmy Insulin exists.
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Make-A-Wish
www.wishes.orgThe Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their lives with hope, strength and joy. Since being founded locally in 1985, the Foundation has granted more than 8,000 wishes and continues its mission to share the power of a wish® with special children across Illinois.
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ALS Association Chicago Chapter
webchicago.alsa.orgOur mission is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. In the quest to create a world without ALS, our vision is to care for and support all people living with Lou Gehrig’s disease as we leave no stone unturned in our relentless search for a cure.
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Imerman Angels
www.imermanangels.orgImerman Angels carefully matches and individually pairs a person touched by cancer (a cancer fighter or survivor) with someone who has fought and survived the same type of cancer (a Mentor Angel). Cancer caregivers (spouses, parents, children and other family and friends of fighters) also receive 1-on-1 connections with other caregivers and survivors. These 1-on-1 relationships inspire hope and offer the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from someone who is uniquely familiar with the experience. The service is absolutely free and helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world.
Imerman Angels is a federally registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. For more information visit www.imermanangels.org or call toll-free at 877-274-5529.
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Right Angle Foundation
www.rightangle.orgThe Right Angle is a not-for-profit organization 501 (c) (3) in the State of Illinois on December 17, 1996. We provide financial support for low-income high school students in Chicago's West Town community through two programs:
Summer of a Life Time Program: Enables low-income high school students to participate in summer college enrichment programs at universities throughout the world. Each year we send 50-60 qualified students to Summer of a Lifetime programs.
College Scholarship Program: Provides students who have attended the Summer of a Lifetime programs scholarships to cover college expenses.
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Bear Necessities
www.bearnecessities.orgBear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is dedicated to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it. The organization’s three programs are funding research and information and support service grants nationwide and the Small Miracle program here in Chicago to provide something small and unique to children and their families battling cancer.
go back to the top
Big Love Little Hearts
biglovelittlehearts.orgBig Love Little Hearts is the first and only organization that matches children with CHD who need livesaving surgery but do not have access to appropriate care, with the many generous organizations, surgeons and healthcare professionals who donate their time, talent and resources to perform these repairs for free.
go back to the top
Bin Donated
www.bindonated.orgBin Donated mission is simple: increase the Triple Bottom Line by helping local charities get the in-kind donations they so desperately need from individuals and corporations in an effective and economically efficient manner. Sustainability means improving the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of the Earth's supporting eco-systems. Bin Donated's collection and distribution process maximizes sustainability efforts by focusing on the Planet, People and Profits within the Chicagoland area.
Bin Donated provides a free collection, warehousing and distribution service that solves all these problems for local charities. We all have items from under our bathroom sink, in our pantry, collecting dust in a storage locker or on a bookshelf somewhere that we could donate to a charity if it was easy. Bin Donated makes it easy for anyone to donate everyday items on a monthly basis. Our barrels are always collecting a different item and we continue to work with local companies to receive large shipments of items for distribution.
go back to the top
Starlight Children’s Foundation
starlight-midwest.orgStarlight brings together experts from pediatric health care, technology and entertainment to create programs that help brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Unlike any other charity, Starlight offers a comprehensive menu of outpatient, hospital-based and Web offerings that enable us to provide ongoing support for children and families — from diagnosis through the entire course of medical treatment. Whether it’s helping to pass long hours in a hospital, learning more about a disease or just having the chance to make special memories together as a family, Starlight’s programs help children and families cope with the challenges they face daily.
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Working In The Schools (WITS)
www.witschicago.orgWorking in the Schools is a 501(c)3 organization that promotes literacy and the love of reading among Chicago's youth by providing one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. Proudly serving Chicago Public Schools for nineteen years, we take great pride in the quality of our programs and the continued success of our outreach.
WITS is tremendously indebted to the thousands of dedicated individuals, corporations, foundations, and community groups that have invested their time and resources into this organization. As WITS continues to serve more students and attract more volunteers, we know that our efforts would not be possible without so many invaluable supporters.
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Generation Mirror
www.genmirror.orgMission | Generation Mirror is a not-for-profit organization committed to spreading awareness of eating and associated disorders (EAD) and being a voice for ALL genders, ages, races and cultures affected by these disorders.
Vision | Generations to come together and establish a society that celebrates the human mind, body and spirit in its healthiest and most self-assured form.
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Equal Housing Opportunity
