Fund the Need:

Partner with us and share in the success of our clients and the development of our community.

$1,000 > will provide two computer workstations at the Employment Resource Center
or > will cover the cost of a major dental service for one client
$500 > will replace one of sixteen recalled infant cribs in the Family Center
or > will pay for 50 parents and their children to attend an educational field trip (including bus rental, entrance fees, and lunch)
$350 > will support a parent cooking class focusing on better nutrition (series of 6 classes)
or > will pay for one student to attend a ten-week session of adult education classes
$170 > will pay for two students to attend our six-week summer camp
or > will pay for transportation for one employment client to attend a four-week job readiness training, attend interviews and commute to the first week of employment
$50 > will pay for one adult learner to take the GED exam
or > will pay for one employee to attend a day of training workshops to learn new skills and best practices

 

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You may donate online via Paypal: 


  1. Click on the yellow ”Donate” button above.
  2. Enter the amount of your donation.
  3. Click on the ”Update Total” button.
  4. Follow instructions on the left to pay with a credit card, or log in to your PayPal account and follow instructions.

Donate by Mail:

You may mail a check or credit card information along with the HACC Donation Form. Please make sure to include:

  1. Name of cardholder
  2. Credit card number including the last 3 digits on the back of the card
  3. Expiration date
  4. Authorized signature

Mail this information to:

  • Howard Area Community Center
  • Attn: Director of Development
  • 7648 N. Paulina Street
  • Chicago, IL 60626

Donate by Phone:

To make a donation by phone, call (773) 262-6622, ext. 244.

In Kind Donations:

  • Non-perishable food. If your group is interested in conducting a food drive, please download the Food Drive Recommendations.
  • Diapers and toiletries
  • CTA fare cards

We do not accept jewelry, knick-knacks, furniture, appliances or toys. Donations may be dropped off at 7648 N. Paulina Street Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Unfortunately, we are not able to pick up donations from residences. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.

Thank you!

Thank you for supporting the Howard Area Community Center!

Your tax-deductible contribution will help individuals and families meet their basic needs and begin to move in the direction of their dreams!

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