In the wake of the worst recession to hit metropolitan Chicago since the Great Depression, the Trust launched the Unity Challenge in December 2008. Thanks to our generous donors and matching funds from the Trust, during the last three years we have given more than $9 million in special grants to support agencies helping seniors, people with disabilities, domestic violence survivors, the hungry, unemployed people and the homeless.

When you make a donation, we will match it—doubling your support to nonprofit organizations meeting basic needs for everyone in our region. Food pantries, shelters, legal aid clinics, foreclosure counselors and compassionate neighbors like you: we are all fighting on the front lines of poverty together.

To give by credit card:

Make a simple, secure online donation of $10 or more.

To give by mail:

Send your check, payable to The Chicago Community Trust, with “Unity Challenge 2012” in the memo line, to:

The Chicago Community Trust Unity Challenge 2010, 111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60601.

To give from your donor advised fund:

Make a gift directly from your fund by contacting Bob Eichinger, Director of Donor Services, at or 312.616.8000 ext. 178.

Thank you for joining the fight against poverty right here at home.