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 |
Donate Online:
You may donate online via Paypal:
- Click on the yellow ”Donate” button above.
- Enter the amount of your donation.
- Click on the ”Update Total” button.
- 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:
- Name of cardholder
- Credit card number including the last 3 digits on the back of the card
- Expiration date
- 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!

