Giving Tuesday is a moment each year when generosity takes center stage, and across Chicagoland, our business community continues to step up in inspiring ways. As an organization committed to strengthening our region’s economic and civic fabric, the Chicagoland Chamber is proud to highlight the nonprofit members whose missions make our city stronger, more resilient, and more connected.

Giving Tuesday reminds us that philanthropy and business leadership go hand in hand. Thank you to the organizations working tirelessly to serve our communities and to the companies who continue to champion them. Together, we’re building a more vibrant Chicagoland for all.

Below, you’ll find a collection of members we’re excited to amplify and encourage the business community to explore. Supporting these organizations is a meaningful way for companies, employees, and partners to give back and help fuel the causes that uplift Chicago.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Your gift TODAY makes a difference and directly impacts suicide prevention. By giving a gift today, you support our team in accomplishing this mission through our research, evidence-driven education, state and federal advocacy, and loss and healing support for anyone affected by suicide.
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Blood Cancer United
Blood Cancer United is leading the way in finding cures for all types of blood cancer while also supporting patients and caregivers through treatment. This Giving Tuesday, please consider making a donation and spreading the word about the great work Blood Cancer United is doing right here in Chicagoland.
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The Chicago Lighthouse  
This Giving Tuesday, support The Chicago Lighthouse’s programs and services that build confidence and promote independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, otherwise disabled and Veterans. Offering individualized programs in education, employment training and placement, low-vision care, advocacy and more, The Lighthouse helps unlock opportunities that empower individuals of all ages to thrive on their own terms.
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Emmaus
Share hope this Giving Tuesday by supporting the Street Outreach Program at Emmaus, as we walk alongside male survivors of human trafficking, opening pathways toward safety, dignity, and lasting freedom. Your gift sustains the on-the-ground work that connects our most vulnerable neighbors with the support they need to take their next step.
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Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse is working under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act to transfer ownership of the iconic 1893 Chicago Harbor Lighthouse from the City of Chicago to FOCHL to raise private funds to preserve, restore, and celebrate this historic offshore landmark.
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Genesys Works
Genesys Works provide mentorship and pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships. 
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Great Lakes Credit Union
At Great Lakes Credit Union, we embrace our Banking for a Greater Good philosophy, giving back to local communities through volunteerism, community outreach, and financial education. This Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting financial empowerment of Chicago’s local communities with a donation to the GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment.
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Juvenile Protective Association
JPA’s school-based mental health services help children navigate challenges while building confidence and connection in the classroom. This Giving Tuesday, your support helps ensure more students across Chicago receive the care they need.
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National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
Join us this Giving Tuesday to support the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois in improving the lives of those affected by kidney disease. Every gift helps fund life-saving programs, education, and patient services in our community.
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Openlands
In a season overflowing with deals, doorbusters, and must-have lists, Giving Tuesday offers a different kind of invitation—a chance to invest in the places that make our region home. Your support for Openlands protects the lands and waters we all rely on and strengthens our promise to tomorrow. 
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Make a positive impact by supporting the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. On Giving Tuesday, give more than a gift. Give a chance at a lifetime. Every contribution helps fund groundbreaking research and treatment and helps give children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases the chance to grow up.
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