The Angel Network Foundation honors and supports veterans and seniors who have been the cornerstone of our community. Through volunteer efforts, they provide meals with joy and extend their reach through community initiatives, focusing on those most in need.

DKMS is committed to combating blood cancers and disorders through awareness campaigns and donor recruitment to provide patients with a second chance at life. They cover registration costs and organize donor drives to engage patients and their support networks, fostering hope from diagnosis onward.

Neponset Rowing Club aims to share the joy and life-changing benefits of rowing with the diverse communities of the Neponset river. Through teamwork and pursuit of rowing excellence, student-athletes cultivate discipline, determination, and physical prowess while also building self-esteem as they challenge their limits.

The Scratch Foundation develops creative coding technologies and provides a creative learning experiences so that children from all walks of life can express their ideas through coding. Their inclusive educational platform combines skill development and learning objectives that encourage self-discovery and personal growth.

Automotive Mentoring Group teaches the art of classic car and motorcycle restoration to at-risk young men and women in the Chicago-area, helping them to escape from the cycle of gang violence. Since opening in 2007, they have helped more than 300 young men and women turn their lives around.

Heartland Animal Shelter is a no-kill animal rescue and adoption shelter dedicated to providing life-saving care to the most vulnerable dogs and cats until finding them permanent, loving homes. Through progressive outreach programs, they also work to educate community members about responsible pet ownership.

Renaissance Knights leverages the power of chess to foster the positive development of Chicago’s youth. With a focus on engaging youth in meaningful activities, students learn to win and lose gracefully, building their resilience and confidence, and ultimately preparing them for success in various aspects of life.

The United Relief Foundation comprises unpaid leaders, board members, and veteran advisors united in their commitment to serving those who served in the US Armed Forces, along with volunteers, partners, and supporters. Their aim is to enact meaningful, long-term changes in veterans' lives through good deeds.

Chicago Scholars provides academically ambitious, first-generation college students with the support and resources they need to achieve their dreams. They offer mentorship programs, college counseling, and workshops to help students navigate the transition into college and beyond.

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Focused on land protection, wildlife conservation, environmental advocacy, and providing inclusive access to nature, they offer nationally recognized education programs and endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at their wildlife sanctuaries.

SALUTE, INC. is dedicated to serving the financial, physical, and emotional needs of injured military members, veterans, and their families at the most critical time. They work one-on-one with every veteran applicant to meet their specific needs, offering assistance with housing costs, utility bills, car expenses, and food.

Women United of Lake County is a powerful network of women who leverage their passions, ideas, expertise, and resources to create lasting change in Lake County, Illinois. They provide students with critical support and resources to ensure that all children enter school ready to succeed.