Today, young people face life-threatening challenges on a daily basis - violence, substance abuse, neglect, AIDS, poverty, low self-esteem, health and body image issues - the list is far too long.

If our youth are to grow up and be productive citizens, they need a place where they can just be kids. They need caring adults to help them develop their skills, self-confidence and the strength to reject dangerous entrapments of their free time.

Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and much more thanks to the generosity and caring of many individuals, corporations and foundations.

Partner with us to help more than 18,000 kids across the Chicago area. Donations can be made in a variety of ways:

Sponsor Boys & Girls Clubs members for a full year. Participate in our premiere sponsorship opportunity. Underwrite an existing program or create a new program to help young people reach their full potential. Sponsor a high-profile fundraising event or a Club event for our members. From computer hardware and software to craft supplies and basketballs to carpet and flooring, our Clubs are in need of quality items that you may no longer need. Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago offers fun and unique ways to give back to the Youth we serve (i.e. car donation, online auctions, etc.) There are many other ways of giving to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago that offer attractive tax incentives and income for the donor. Appreciated securities, trusts, personal property, and life insurance are just a few examples. Matching gifts! Make your donation go even further by doubling or even tripling its impact. Many companies participate in matching gift programs and some will even match gifts made by spouses or retirees. To find out if your company provides this service.