Our Chicago Non-Profit Partners
Chicago Headquarters
55 West Wacker Dr, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 214-1200
bearnecessities.org
FEDERAL TAX ID: 36-3874655
MISSION:
Our mission is to provide unparalleled hope and support to those who are touched by pediatric cancer. Our vision is a world without these devastating diseases.
THEIR STORY:
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation was founded in 1992 by Kathleen A. Casey in memory of her eight-year-old son, Barrett “Bear” Krupa, who died after a courageous five-and-a-half year fight with Wilms Tumor. During Bear’s long stay in the hospital, he often said he wanted to help other kids like him. He would share his french fries with fellow pediatric cancer patients and invite his friends in the hospital to play with him. Touched by her son’s kindness, Kathleen and Bear discussed how they could help even more children like Bear. They understood that patients and their family members need support above and beyond standard medical care. During these special conversations, the idea of Bear Necessities was born.
Bear’s spirit of love, generosity, and compassion for others, even as he battled his own disease, is at the center of all everything we do. His legacy continues to guide our work today.
Since 1992, we have provided dream gifts and experiences for pediatric cancer patients, offered financial support to their families, and invested in cutting-edge research to end pediatric cancer for all.
In 2022, we expanded our services to include free access to counseling for patients and their families, as well as scholarships for post-secondary education. Since our founding, Bear Necessities has touched the lives of more than 8,000 children and their families in their fight to overcome pediatric cancer. We have invested more than $1,000,000 in pediatric cancer research.
Greater Chicago Food Depository
4100 W. Ann Lurie Place
Chicago, IL 60632
773-247-3663
chicagosfoodbank.org
FEDERAL TAX ID (EIN): 36-297186455
THEIR STORY:
The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, started with one purpose – to nourish our neighbors at risk of hunger. And as the needs of our neighbors have evolved, so have we. Our work against hunger has expanded to address the issues that cause food insecurity and poverty.
Our mission is to end hunger. To achieve our mission, we work in partnership with a network of community-based organizations and individuals. Together, we connect our neighbors with healthy food, lift our voices and advance solutions that address the root causes of hunger – poverty, systemic inequity and structural racism. Together, we are greater. Together, we can end hunger.
THEIR MISSION:
ENDE, MENZER, WALSH QUINN
WIDOW’S & CHILDREN FUND
20 S. Clark Street Suite 300
Chicago, Illinois 60603-1896
312-726-5823
widowsandchildren.org
FEIN -20-50455
THEIR MISSION:
The EMWQ Retirees', Widows' and Orphans' Assistance Fund provides financial assistance to the neediest retirees, widows and orphans of Firefighters or Paramedics of the Chicago Fire Department who dies in active service from the resources that are accumulated by the organization.
