Chicago Help Initiative

Wednesday dinners:each wednesday a nutritious meal is provided to guests at a dining hall. The meals are donated by local area restaurants, hotels, business, board members, friends and their families and members of the community who want to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate than themselves. The weekly meals are served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere by a host of dedicated volunteers who assure a positive experience for the guests. In addition to the hot meals served, we put together bag meals for those who cannot be accommodated in the dining hall because of fire code requirements. A typical chi meal will include guest speakers, live entertainment or game nights. Guest speakers provide information about matters of interest to our clients. Guests also have access to health and social service programs with various community agencies present at the meals. Approximately 18,500 meals were served during wednesday dinners.

Documentary: the Chicago Help Initiative and in my brothers shoes jointly produced a documentary showing the specific programs and approach of the Chicago Help Initiative. The core purpose of the documentary is to show the positive impact that can be accomplished for everyone when marginalized individuals are treated with respect and humanity.

Holiday gifts program: every christmas, the Chicago Help Initiative provides gift cards for the guests we serve, focused on those who participate in our programs. Are not alone and that they are part of a community. For some of our guests, it can be the only acknowledgment of their value over this holiday period.