Brandeis University
Brandeis University was founded in 1948 by the American Jewish community at a time when Jews and other ethnic and racial minorities, and women, faced discrimination in higher education.
Brandeis’ visionary founders established a nonsectarian research university that welcomed talented faculty and students of all backgrounds and beliefs. From the outset, Brandeis focused on undergraduate education, while building a pioneering research enterprise. The university was named for Louis Dembitz Brandeis (1856-1941), the first Jewish justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. One of the greatest minds to serve on the high court, Justice Brandeis made an indelible mark on modern jurisprudence by shaping free speech, the right to privacy and the rights of ordinary citizens. He exemplified the values of the new university through his dedication to open inquiry and the pursuit of truth, insistence on critical thinking, and his commitment to helping the common man.
Goodman Theatre
Goodman Theatre, Chicago’s oldest and largest not-for-profit theater, has won international renown for the quality of productions, the depth and diversity of artistic leadership, and the excellence of its many community and educational programs. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins, the Goodman is committed to producing both classic and contemporary works, giving full voice to a wide range of artists and visions. Central to that mission is the Goodman Artistic Collective, a diverse group of outstanding theater artists whose distinctive visions have given the Goodman an artistic identity of uncommon richness and variety. By dedicating itself to three guiding principles—Quality, Equity and Community—Goodman Theatre seeks to be the premier cultural organization in Chicago, providing productions and programs that make an essential contribution to the quality of life in our city.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science, and conservation. Lincoln Park Zoo uses science to evaluate, evolve, and improve animal care and welfare. Its team of more than 40 scientists combines fieldwork and labwork for a holistic approach to saving species around the world. And the zoo fosters connections between people and the natural world by co-creating programs with partners in Chicago neighborhoods.
Greater Chicago Legal Clinic
Greater Chicago Legal Clinic is a community based legal advocate group that helps underserved families and individuals in the Chicago area navigate the justice system. It has assisted more than 500,000 clients with civil legal matters since its founding in 1981. Greater Chicago Legal Clinic began as the South Chicago Legal Clinic, a storefront office helping members of the community impacted by the reduction in the operation of the steel mills. Since then, the Clinic has grown into a regional provider of legal services in neighborhoods across Chicagoland. Its attorneys are known for their compassionate but zealous advocacy, their accessibility to clients regardless of their English-speaking proficiency, and their dedication to relentlessly pursuing successful outcomes. Greater Chicago Legal Clinic’s vision is to build a society where there are no service gaps in the justice system, so that all Chicago-are communities have equal access to quality legal representation, regardless of income or background.
Seven Generations Ahead (Building Healthy and Sustainable Communities)
SGA works with local government, community and private sector leaders to help communities make the changes they need to build a healthy and sustainable future. Through community-wide sustainability planning and implementation, project design and implementation, educational conferences and forums, community network development, consulting, and programs, SGA is a catalyst for local community solutions to global environmental issues. SGA’s work covers a broad range of sustainability topic areas, including: energy efficiency and renewable energy; transportation; healthy community development; waste reduction; water conservation; green business; procurement; local, sustainable food; healthy eating; open space and ecosystem enhancement; and sustainability education.
Lurie Cancer Center’s Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5Ky
Lurie Cancer Center’s Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K has been a source of hope and inspiration for people who have faced or are facing cancer. Held in Chicago’s Grant Park, this community event is a unique opportunity for cancer survivors, supporters, scientists and health professionals to connect, celebrate milestones, and make an impact on the future of cancer care. Net proceeds and funds raised from donors, sponsors, and fundraising teams help to advance groundbreaking cancer research and treatment at Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Impact for Equity
Impact for Equity is committed to addressing the structural racism and systemic oppression that has led to inequities and injustices, particularly for people and communities of color, in Chicago and Illinois. An innovative public interest law and policy center, Impact for Equity utilizes a combination of legal tools, policy research, advocacy, organizing, and convening to work towards transformational change.
Dedicated to advancing nuanced solutions to pressing racial, economic, and social justice issues, Impact for Equity’s work is focused on housing, police accountability; and the criminal legal system. It leads and supports efforts to dismantle systems of injustice, create structures that empower communities, and reduce harms caused by racism and oppression.
TimeLine Theatre Company
TimeLine Theatre Company is a not-for-profit theatre company located in the Lakeview East neighborhood of Chicago. Founded in 1997 by six graduates of The Theatre School of DePaul University, TimeLine is a midsize theater that presents riveting stories that link our past, present, and future – exploring today’s social and political issues through the lens of the past and inspiring its audiences to reimagine tomorrow.
Howard Brown Health
Howard Brown Health Center provides expert care to the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. From pediatrics to geriatrics, the Howard Brown staff is dedicated to helping people live their best lives by providing health services, sexual and reproductive health, and counseling support regardless of ability to pay.
Erie Family Health
Erie Family Health provides high quality medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to all, regardless of ability to pay. Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, Erie Family Health provides high-quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. It is also a top workplace in the Chicago area.
