| | Aidscare, Inc. |
| | Assists those living with HIV/AIDS through achieving a higher quality of life through care, housing and support services. 773-935-4663 |
| | http://www.aidscarechicago.org |
| | ALIVE Rescue |
| | ALIVE Rescue, a no-kill green animal rescue in Chicago, is searching for families and individuals interested in fostering a homeless animal. ALIVE does not have a facility so relies on it's foster families to shelter and care for its adoptable animals. ALIVE provides all the supplies and medical care each animal needs, all you need to do is provide a temporary home to a unwanted animal. Foster for as little as 10 days to a few months depending on your schedule. Currently ALIVE is recruiting dog foster homes, interested parties should visit www.aliverescue.org and fill out a foster application. Every time you foster you save the life of a homeless animal. |
| | http://www.aliverescue.org |
| | Alzheimer's Association |
| | The national volunteer agency dedicated to researching the prevention, cure and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and to providing support and assistance to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their families and caregivers. The Greater Illinois Chapter's mission is to meet the needs of an ethnically and culturally diverse population by: providing guidance and support for persons with dementia and their caregivers, educating and informing the community, advocating for improved public policy and promoting needed legislation, and supporting research into cause(s), prevention, treatment and cure for Alzheimer's disease. For additional volunteer information call 847-933-2413.
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| | http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org |
| | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY |
| | The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. For further volunteer information please contact Linda Saulnier at (847)358-3965. |
| | http://www.cancer.org |
| | AMERICAN RED CROSS |
| | The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. For further volunteer information please contact Roxanne Charles at (312)729-6221 |
| | http://www.americanredcross.org |
| | American Red Cross of Greater Chicago |
| | The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago operates several different programs to help assist those in need within the community and across the country. Communtiy Services, Blood Supply, Health and Safety Services...The American Red Cross is ready when the time comes. For information on donating blood, call 1.800.GIVE.LIFE (1.800.448.5433) or to volunteer, call 312.729.6100 |
| | http://www.chicagoredcross.org |
| | Amnesty International |
| | Works to free all prisoners of conscience detained for their beliefs or ethnic backgrounds. 800-AMNESTY
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| | http://www.amnesty-usa.org |
| | ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY |
| | The Anti-Cruelty Society has been dedicated to helping companion animals and their guardians forge closer relationships. We are committed to serving the needs of companion animals and the humans who care for--and about--them. For further volunteer information please contact Courtney Danner at (312)644-8338. |
| | http://www.anticruelty.org |