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1		MAHOMET, IL
2		WHEATON, IL
3		CHICAGO, IL
4		Chicago, IL
5		BARTONVILLE, IL
6		Chicago, IL
7		WELLINGTON, IL
8		WHEATON, IL
9		DeKalb, IL
10		GREENVILLE, IL
11		CHICAGO, IL
12		CHICAGO, IL
13		Chicago, IL
14		BOLINGBROOK, IL
15		Batavia, IL
16		CHICAGO, IL
17		Chicago Heights, IL
18		Chicago, IL
19		DEERFIELD, IL
20		EVANSTON, IL
21		AURORA, IL
22		BUFFALO GROVE, IL
23		CHICAGO, IL
24		MOLINE, IL
25		Chicago, IL
26		ITASCA, IL
27		MILAN, IL
28		CHICAGO, IL
29		Desplaines, IL
30		CHICAGO, IL
31		BUFFALO GROVE, IL
32		BUFFALO GROVE, IL
33		Libertyville, IL
34		GLENCOE, IL
35		COUNTRYSIDE, IL
36		CHICAGO, IL
37		Chicago, IL
38		ROCKFORD, IL
39		Wheaton, IL
40		Wauconda, IL
41		BENTON, IL
42		MASCOUTAH, IL
43		AVISTON, IL
44		Carbondale, IL
45		BLOOMINGTON, IL
46		PEORIA HEIGHTS, IL
47		CHAMPAIGN, IL
48		WATERLOO, IL
49		MAHOMET, IL
50		VANDALIA, IL

TO PROVIDE ORGANIZED OPPORTUNITIES TO THE YOUTH OF THE - AREA, DEVELOPING THEIR PHYSICAL ABILITIES, SKILLS, AND PERSONAL CHARACTER.

TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL JESUS CHRIST AND TEACH THE BIBLE TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACROSS THE GLOBE

TO HOLISTICALLY DEVELOP AT-RISK IN THE AREAS OF ACADEMICS, FAMILY LIFE, RECREATION, LIFE SKILLS, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH BY CONNECTING THEM WITH ADULT CHRISTIAN MENTORS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES.

In FY 2022, food banks supported by GFN recovered over 692M kilos of food and grocery products and re-directed this surplus to approximately 39 million persons facing hunger. Half of people served by GFN member food banks were women and girls; approximately 34% were children ages 0-17 years. GFN supported member food banks as they served as true frontline emergency responders to COVID-19, facing surging demand for food, pivoting distribution models amid pandemic-spurred supply chain disruptions, and recent food price spikes and cost-of-living crisis. comprises 49 food banking organizations across 44 countries, based primarily in emerging and development markets across Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, working through networks of more than 59K local community service agencies, and supported by nearly 317K volunteers.

TO PROVIDE GIRLS AGE 5 TO 18 WITH RECREATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTBALL ACTIVITIES

Engage at-risk youth in relational programs, develop leaders and share the love of Christ.

TO PROMOTE YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE

THE PURPOSE OF IS TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

The mission of is to community identified educational improvements for youth, especially girls, in the Mara region as a way to escape poverty.

IS A RESCUE MISSION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS WHO LIVE ON THE STREETS OF , SHOWING THEM THE LOVE OF GOD WITH RESSIDENTIAL CARE, NUTRITION AND EDUCATION.

GRANTS AWARDED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH, ANIMALS, PERFORMING ARTS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS.

IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EXPOSING IN CHICAGO AGES 10-18 YEARS OLD TO , TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH. WE FOCUS ON DEVELOPING SKILLS, SELF-ESTEEM, AWARENESS, AND RELATIONSHIPS TO HELP OVERCOME BARRIERS THAT MAY PREVENT THEM FROM ACHIEVING GREATER SUCCESS IN THESE FIELDS.

Our mission is to strengthen and empower the Greater community through teaching local youth and their families healthy living, environmental awareness, and positive communication skills.

ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EVANGELISM, BIBLE STUDIES, YOUTH SERVICES, MORNING PRAYER, MUSIC AND CHOIR CLASSES, SPORT ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS.

Youth Housing and Housing for Seniors

TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND LEADERSHIP, ATHLETIC, OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAMS IN A SAFE NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.

Center that provides services for area youth, elderly and families.

provides clinical, case management, and rehabilitative services to help families and youth.

THE PURPOSE OF THE AND SOFTBALL ASSOCIATIONSHALL BE TO HELP PROMOTE AND MAINTIAN HIGH MORAL CHARACTER AS WELL ASGOOD MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HELATH IN THE YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THEBASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS. THIS OBJECTIVE WILL BE ATTAINED BYPROVIDING SUPERVISED ATHLETIC GAMES. THE SUPERVISORS SHALL BEAR INMIND AT ALL TIMES THAT THE ATTAINMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETIC SKILLOR WINNING OF GAMES IS SECONDARY TO THE OBJECTIVE HEREIN.

IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, DEVELOPMENT AGENCY THAT PROVIDES SERVICES LEADERSHIP TO MEET THE EMERGING NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

THE #84 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION WAS ONE OF THE FIRST CHARTER POSTS IN THE UNITED STATES IN 1919 AND IS A PATRIOTIC VETERANS ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. THERE ARE OVER 300 WARTIME VETERANS IN THE AURORA, IL. VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION. THE IS COMMITTED TO MENTORING YOUTH, SPONSORING WHOLESOME PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY (WHICH INCLUDES THE ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE) ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, AND DEVOTION AND SUPPORT TO FELLOW SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS.

TO DEVELOP RESPONSIBLE AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS OF COUNSELING, DEVELOPMENT, PREVENTION AND PARTNERSHIPS.

IS A BILINGUAL / BICULTURAL AGENCY FOUNDED IN 1973 THAT SEEKS TO EMPOWER WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES AND YOUTH TO BECOME SELF-RELIANT, AND ABLE TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES. PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES WITH INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST OUR CONSTITUENTS IN EXPLORING CHOICES, MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS, DEVELOPING SELF-ESTEEM, AND ENHANCING DAILY LIVING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. ALSO UNDERTAKES POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCATES WITH AND ON BEHALF OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH

transforms the lives Chicago-area youth through removing barriers to high-quality education.

CASH CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFIED CHARITIES WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, CONSERVATION AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.

PROVIDES GROWTH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO AREA YOUTH.

GUIDES LOW-INCOME URBAN YOUTH IN CHICAGO ALONG PATHWAYS OF SUCCESS. OUR PROVEN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS EMBRACE THE DIGNITY OF THE PERSON BY FOUCSING ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, VIRTUE DEVELOPMENT, INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION, AND PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT.

Support activities to promote German language and culture. Provide financial support to children and youth program services.

TUTORING AND MENTORING FOR INNER CITY .

THE , IS ORGANIZED FOR AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES PRIMARILY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH SERVICES WORLDWIDE.

TO ORGANIZE, OPERATE AND MANAGE A TRAVEL YOUTH FOR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS IN , AND ENCOURAGE STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND SPORTSMANSHIP IN THE GAME OF .

Non-Profit Community

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO YOUTHS INVOLVED IN THE COOK COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.

WAS ESTABLISHED (1)TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PERSONS STUDYING AGRICULTURE AND RELATED FIELDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, EDUCATION, VETERINARY MEDICINE, ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; (2) TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND FUND THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS TO PROVIDE IMPROVED INSTRUCTION ABOUT AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND THEIR RELATED FIELDS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS SUCH AS 4-H, FFA, LEADERS TO WASHINGTON, ALOT AND AG IN THE CLASSROOM; (3) TO PROMOTE, FUND AND CONDUCT PROGRAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTIONS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON AGRICULTURE AND ITS RELATED FIELDS; (4) TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND FUND EDUCATION AND RESEARCH DESIGNED TO IMPROVE AGRICULTURE; (5) TO PROMOTE, FUND AND CONDUCT SEMINARS AND SCHOOLS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP.

PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH ACHIEVE ACADEMIC OERSONAL SUCCESS BY COMBINING A FOUR-YEAR, QUALITY, VALUES-BASED HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION WITH GUIDANCE COMMITMENT OF CARING, ADULT MENTORS.

Provide resources and support for strengthening families, motivating youth and ensuring high quality academic opportunities for children in underserved communities

PROVIDEE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE YOUTH WITH BARRIERS TO SUCCESS THROUGH THE SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT.

Christian leadership training and evangelism to youth throughout Central and Eastern Europe.

ASSIST THE SIGHT AND HEARING IMPAIRED PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH AND SUPPORT HUMANITARIAN CAUSES

COMMUNITY SERVICE - THIS LODGE STRIVES TO PROVIDE YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND RECOGNITION, CIVIC PROJECTS, AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS.

To foster camaraderie among United States overseas conflicts; To serve our , the military and our community by promoting Americanism, sponsoring youth activities, conducting patriotic ceremonies and functions, and conducting community social activities; To advocate on behalf all and ensure that are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf this great country.

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND RECREATION FOR VETERANS AND TO ASSIST YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.

Provide educational, recreational activities designed to address the social determinants of health that place youth and families at risk of violence, gaps in educational achievement and delinquency. Organize communities to become empowered to become more accountable for developing direct services and advocacy to their neighborhoods. Provide health, wellness and nutritional to families and especially children through the USDA Summer Food Program and CACFP at risk after school programs. Through the use of resource centers increase the use of agencies and their resources by providing neighborhood access to those services. delivered food supplies during Covid

TO PROVIDE BOTH RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS IN A WHOLESOME, SAFE, AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT TO AGES 6 TO 23 FROM MCLEAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

TO PROVIDE JFL FOR YOUTHS BETWEEN AGES 8 AND 14 FOR TACKLE , FLAG FOR AGES BETWEEN 5 AND 7, AND CHEERLEADING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AGES 8 TO 14 IN THE PEORIA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES

THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY TO STIMULATE RESEARCH AND SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF TRANSFER AND ITS ASSOCIATED TECHNOLOGIES IN RELATED FIELDS OF REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOMEDICAL ACTIVITY

ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE, AND FUND THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS TO PROVIDE IMPROVED INSTRUCTION ABOUT AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND THEIR RELATED FIELDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS SUCH AS 4-H, FFA, LEADERS TO WASHINGTON, ALOT, AND AG IN THE CLASSROOM.

CASH DISTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT THE MAHOMET AREA YOUTH CLUB, A TAX EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN FROM THE LOCAL MAHOMET AREA COMMUNITY

DEDICATED TO THE FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE LOCAL VANDALIA/FAYETTE COUNTY AREA, AND THOSE AREAS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THERETO. WE ARE THE . A COMMUNITY WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO BRING DONORS AND LOCAL NEEDS TOGETHER. OCF MAKES GRANTS IN VIRTUALLY EVERY FIELD OF INTEREST: ART AND CULTURE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICE AND YOUTH.

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