Sep
13

Saturday of Service - Families Welcome!

Assist our local (+ awesome) Evanston partner, Connections for the Homeless!  The specifics of the day are need based, but generally include sorting donations, updating and cleaning spaces, or assembling care packages.  Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Sep
13

Brown Bag Lunches

Thank you for agreeing to provide nourishment to people who are deeply in need and so very grateful!

Please make lunches for unhoused individuals in Evanston and Chicago. Deliver lunches to the addresses listed in the slots below!  This is a fun activity to complete as a family/group/alone/with colleagues, etc - shopping, assembling, delivering!  Please send us photos at info@radicalgenerositychicago.org!

BROWN BAG LUNCH INGREDIENTS:

No nuts please. Each brown lunch bag should contain the following:

  • Sandwiches/wraps: Chicken, turkey, roast beef, chicken salad, etc. Please no pork, pb & j, condiments, or veggies (lettuce, tomato) as they get soggy:(

  • Drinks: Individual water, juice, or soda.

  • Snacks: Chips, pretzels, granola bars, apples/nectarines, or fruit snacks; can use ziploc bags to divvy out servings or buy individual bags; Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Desserts (optional): Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Card/note (optional): Can brighten someone's day w/ kind words

  • Please write the sandwich type on the outside of the bag and do not tape/staple the bags.

When planning your lunch ingredients, please keep in mind that the recipients do not have access to utensils or a kitchen.

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Sep
22
to Oct 17

Winter Gear + Halloween Costume Drive!

Drop off gently used or new winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves and Halloween costumes at 115 6th Street in Wilmette or Woman’s Club of Wilmette (930 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette).

Sign up here to donate winter coats/hats/gloves/scarves!

Sign up here to donate Halloween costumes and candy!

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Oct
4

Brown Bag Lunches

Thank you for agreeing to provide nourishment to people who are deeply in need and so very grateful!

Please make lunches for unhoused individuals in Evanston and Chicago. Deliver lunches to the addresses listed in the slots below!  This is a fun activity to complete as a family/group/alone/with colleagues, etc - shopping, assembling, delivering!  Please send us photos at info@radicalgenerositychicago.org!

BROWN BAG LUNCH INGREDIENTS:

No nuts please. Each brown lunch bag should contain the following:

  • Sandwiches/wraps: Chicken, turkey, roast beef, chicken salad, etc. Please no pork, pb & j, condiments, or veggies (lettuce, tomato) as they get soggy:(

  • Drinks: Individual water, juice, or soda.

  • Snacks: Chips, pretzels, granola bars, apples/nectarines, or fruit snacks; can use ziploc bags to divvy out servings or buy individual bags; Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Desserts (optional): Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Card/note (optional): Can brighten someone's day w/ kind words

  • Please write the sandwich type on the outside of the bag and do not tape/staple the bags.

When planning your lunch ingredients, please keep in mind that the recipients do not have access to utensils or a kitchen.

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Oct
19

Fourth Annual Halloween Party

With the donated Halloween costumes, games, and bags of candy, we're throwing a party again for the kids in the Back of the Yards neighborhood (southwest side of Chicago, near Sox Park) who usually don't get to experience the magic of Halloween due to the lack of safety in the area.  Let's provide them with a wonderfully spooktacular Halloween!!! 

We’ll set up/decorate from 10-11am! The party will be held from 11a.m.-1230p.m. Transportation is not provided.

Sign up here if you dare:)

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Nov
8

Brown Bag Lunches

Thank you for agreeing to provide nourishment to people who are deeply in need and so very grateful!

Please make lunches for unhoused individuals in Evanston and Chicago. Deliver lunches to the addresses listed in the slots below!  This is a fun activity to complete as a family/group/alone/with colleagues, etc - shopping, assembling, delivering!  Please send us photos at info@radicalgenerositychicago.org!

BROWN BAG LUNCH INGREDIENTS:

No nuts please. Each brown lunch bag should contain the following:

  • Sandwiches/wraps: Chicken, turkey, roast beef, chicken salad, etc. Please no pork, pb & j, condiments, or veggies (lettuce, tomato) as they get soggy:(

  • Drinks: Individual water, juice, or soda.

  • Snacks: Chips, pretzels, granola bars, apples/nectarines, or fruit snacks; can use ziploc bags to divvy out servings or buy individual bags; Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Desserts (optional): Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Card/note (optional): Can brighten someone's day w/ kind words

  • Please write the sandwich type on the outside of the bag and do not tape/staple the bags.

When planning your lunch ingredients, please keep in mind that the recipients do not have access to utensils or a kitchen.

Sign up today!

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Nov
22

Thanksgiving Brunch - Prep + Serve!

We are thrilled to collaborate with our friends at the Mission of Our Lady of Angels in West Humboldt to prepare and serve Thanksgiving brunch for 600 of their unhoused and shelter-insecure neighbors. Volunteers must be in 7th grade or higher!

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Nov
22

Thanksgiving - Distribute Turkeys via Drive Thru!

We are thrilled to collaborate with our friends at the Mission of Our Lady of Angels in West Humboldt to distribute turkeys and other Thanksgiving foods to 1,200 unhoused and shelter-insecure families. This will be done as a drive-thru event so please dress according to the weather. Volunteers must be in 7th grade or older!

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Dec
6

Breakfast + Snackpack Assembly - Shift 1!

For many wonderful kids, breaks from school can pose challenges for them to receive the nutrition they need and deserve.  With your generous support, we were able to provide funds for Fill A Heart 4 Kids to purchase food for at least 60 children living in foster facilities to enjoy over Winter Break!  

Please join RGC in Fill A Heart's Lake Forest facility to assemble these food bundles.  Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.  This is an easy 30-minute trip straight north on Route 41.

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Dec
6

Breakfast + Snackpack Assembly - Shift 2!

For many wonderful kids, breaks from school can pose challenges for them to receive the nutrition they need and deserve.  With your generous support, we were able to provide funds for Fill A Heart 4 Kids to purchase food for at least 60 children living in foster facilities to enjoy over Winter Break!  

Please join RGC in Fill A Heart's Lake Forest facility to assemble these food bundles.  Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.  This is an easy 30-minute trip straight north on Route 41.

Sign up here!

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Dec
20

Brown Bag Lunches

Thank you for agreeing to provide nourishment to people who are deeply in need and so very grateful!

Please make lunches for unhoused individuals in Evanston and Chicago. Deliver lunches to the addresses listed in the slots below!  This is a fun activity to complete as a family/group/alone/with colleagues, etc - shopping, assembling, delivering!  Please send us photos at info@radicalgenerositychicago.org!

BROWN BAG LUNCH INGREDIENTS:

No nuts please. Each brown lunch bag should contain the following:

  • Sandwiches/wraps: Chicken, turkey, roast beef, chicken salad, etc. Please no pork, pb & j, condiments, or veggies (lettuce, tomato) as they get soggy:(

  • Drinks: Individual water, juice, or soda.

  • Snacks: Chips, pretzels, granola bars, apples/nectarines, or fruit snacks; can use ziploc bags to divvy out servings or buy individual bags; Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Desserts (optional): Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Card/note (optional): Can brighten someone's day w/ kind words

  • Please write the sandwich type on the outside of the bag and do not tape/staple the bags.

When planning your lunch ingredients, please keep in mind that the recipients do not have access to utensils or a kitchen.

Sign up today!

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Aug
16

Brown Bag Lunches

Thank you for agreeing to provide nourishment to people who are deeply in need and so very grateful!

Please make lunches for unhoused individuals in Evanston and Chicago. Deliver lunches to the addresses listed in the slots below!  This is a fun activity to complete as a family/group/alone/with colleagues, etc - shopping, assembling, delivering!  Please send us photos at info@radicalgenerositychicago.org!

BROWN BAG LUNCH INGREDIENTS:

No nuts please. Each brown lunch bag should contain the following:

  • Sandwiches/wraps: Chicken, turkey, roast beef, chicken salad, etc. Please no pork, pb & j, condiments, or veggies (lettuce, tomato) as they get soggy:(

  • Drinks: Individual water, juice, or soda.

  • Snacks: Chips, pretzels, granola bars, apples/nectarines, or fruit snacks; can use ziploc bags to divvy out servings or buy individual bags; Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Desserts (optional): Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Card/note (optional): Can brighten someone's day w/ kind words

  • Please write the sandwich type on the outside of the bag and do not tape/staple the bags.

When planning your lunch ingredients, please keep in mind that the recipients do not have access to utensils or a kitchen.

Sign up today!

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Aug
9

Saturday of Service - Families Welcome!

Assist our local (+ awesome) Evanston partner, Connections for the Homeless!  Since it is National Underwear Day, you will be collecting donations from cars (who are driving thru to drop off new underwear) into Hilda's Place:

  • Sorting donations by size

  • Organizing donations into our storage and distribution spaces

  • Totaling the number of donations received throughout the day

  • Supporting traffic flow

  • Bringing a celebratory spirit to the event

    Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Jul
12

Brown Bag Lunches

Thank you for agreeing to provide nourishment to people who are deeply in need and so very grateful!

Please make lunches for unhoused individuals in Evanston and Chicago. Deliver lunches to the addresses listed in the slots below!  This is a fun activity to complete as a family/group/alone/with colleagues, etc - shopping, assembling, delivering!  Please send us photos at info@radicalgenerositychicago.org!

BROWN BAG LUNCH INGREDIENTS:

No nuts please. Each brown lunch bag should contain the following:

  • Sandwiches/wraps: Chicken, turkey, roast beef, chicken salad, etc. Please no pork, pb & j, condiments, or veggies (lettuce, tomato) as they get soggy:(

  • Drinks: Individual water, juice, or soda.

  • Snacks: Chips, pretzels, granola bars, apples/nectarines, or fruit snacks; can use ziploc bags to divvy out servings or buy individual bags; Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Desserts (optional): Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Card/note (optional): Can brighten someone's day w/ kind words

  • Please write the sandwich type on the outside of the bag and do not tape/staple the bags.

When planning your lunch ingredients, please keep in mind that the recipients do not have access to utensils or a kitchen.

Sign up today!

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Jul
9
to Aug 11

First Annual Underwear Drive!

Help Us Meet One of the Most Overlooked—but Deeply Needed—Needs: New Underwear

Did you know that new underwear is one of the most urgently needed, yet least donated items for unhoused individuals?

Our trusted (+ beloved) partner at Connections for the Homeless provides a lifeline through their drop-in center—a safe space where our neighbors can shower, do laundry, and receive essentials like food, toiletries, and clothing. But they currently lack a reliable supply of new, packaged underwear—a basic dignity we often take for granted.

This summer, we’re teaming up to change that!

In honor of National Underwear Day, help us do something bold + meaningful by signing up here!

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Jun
28

Brown Bag Lunches

Thank you for agreeing to provide nourishment to people who are deeply in need and so very grateful!

Please make lunches for unhoused individuals in Evanston and Chicago. Deliver lunches to the addresses listed in the slots below!  This is a fun activity to complete as a family/group/alone/with colleagues, etc - shopping, assembling, delivering!  Please send us photos at info@radicalgenerositychicago.org!

BROWN BAG LUNCH INGREDIENTS:

No nuts please. Each brown lunch bag should contain the following:

  • Sandwiches/wraps: Chicken, turkey, roast beef, chicken salad, etc. Please no pork, pb & j, condiments, or veggies (lettuce, tomato) as they get soggy:(

  • Drinks: Individual water, juice, or soda.

  • Snacks: Chips, pretzels, granola bars, apples/nectarines, or fruit snacks; can use ziploc bags to divvy out servings or buy individual bags; Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Desserts (optional): Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Card/note (optional): Can brighten someone's day w/ kind words

  • Please write the sandwich type on the outside of the bag and do not tape/staple the bags.

When planning your lunch ingredients, please keep in mind that the recipients do not have access to utensils or a kitchen.

Sign up today!

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Jun
19

Juneteenth Day of Service!

Assist our local (+ awesome) Evanston partner, Connections for the Homeless!  The specifics of the day are need based, but generally include sorting donations, updating and cleaning spaces, or assembling care packages.  Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sign up here!

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Jun
14

Brown Bag Lunches

Thank you for agreeing to provide nourishment to people who are deeply in need and so very grateful!

Please make lunches for unhoused individuals in Evanston and Chicago. Deliver lunches to the addresses listed in the slots below!  This is a fun activity to complete as a family/group/alone/with colleagues, etc - shopping, assembling, delivering!  Please send us photos at info@radicalgenerositychicago.org!

BROWN BAG LUNCH INGREDIENTS:

No nuts please. Each brown lunch bag should contain the following:

  • Sandwiches/wraps: Chicken, turkey, roast beef, chicken salad, etc. Please no pork, pb & j, condiments, or veggies (lettuce, tomato) as they get soggy:(

  • Drinks: Individual water, juice, or soda.

  • Snacks: Chips, pretzels, granola bars, apples/nectarines, or fruit snacks; can use ziploc bags to divvy out servings or buy individual bags; Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Desserts (optional): Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Card/note (optional): Can brighten someone's day w/ kind words

  • Please write the sandwich type on the outside of the bag and do not tape/staple the bags.

When planning your lunch ingredients, please keep in mind that the recipients do not have access to utensils or a kitchen.

Sign up today!

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Jun
14

Saturday of Service - Families Welcome!

Assist our local (+ awesome) Evanston partner, Connections for the Homeless!  The specifics of the day are need based, but generally include sorting donations, updating and cleaning spaces, or assembling care packages.  Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sign up here !

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May
19
to Jun 20

Baseball Hat, Visor + Bucket Hat Drive for Unsheltered Individuals!

Let's help keep the sun out of our unhoused friends’ eyes this Summer!  We're collecting baseball hats, visors, and bucket hats!  Gently-used and new adult sizes are the most in demand.  All sizes are welcomed! 

Let's show up BIG time for this!!!  Feel free to drop at 115 6th Street in Wilmette on or before June 20th!  The sooner the better! Let’s go. Let’s absolutely go!!

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May
17

Brown Bag Lunches

Thank you for agreeing to provide nourishment to people who are deeply in need and so very grateful!

Please make lunches for unhoused individuals in Evanston and Chicago. Deliver lunches to the addresses listed in the slots below!  This is a fun activity to complete as a family/group/alone/with colleagues, etc - shopping, assembling, delivering!  Please send us photos at info@radicalgenerositychicago.org!

BROWN BAG LUNCH INGREDIENTS:

No nuts please. Each brown lunch bag should contain the following:

  • Sandwiches/wraps: Chicken, turkey, roast beef, chicken salad, etc. Please no pork, pb & j, condiments, or veggies (lettuce, tomato) as they get soggy:(

  • Drinks: Individual water, juice, or soda.

  • Snacks: Chips, pretzels, granola bars, apples/nectarines, or fruit snacks; can use ziploc bags to divvy out servings or buy individual bags; Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Desserts (optional): Can be homemade or store-bought

  • Card/note (optional): Can brighten someone's day w/ kind words

  • Please write the sandwich type on the outside of the bag and do not tape/staple the bags.

When planning your lunch ingredients, please keep in mind that the recipients do not have access to utensils or a kitchen.

Sign up today!

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May
10

Planting + Gardening at Our House

Our House is a wonderful shelter that serves youth between the ages of 18-24 by helping meet their basic needs while building life skills and working toward a permanent housing solution. Help us replant vegetables and herbs in raised beds, weed, and beautify the outdoor space. Volunteers must be able to lift 25 lbs + walk up half a flight of stairs. Located in Evanston near the intersection of Emerson/Ridge. Exact address will be provided as the date draws near.

Sign up here!

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