Erika Davis
November ushers in a season of gratitude, and there are meaningful opportunities right here in the Loop and nearby to give back: before work, on a lunch break, or after hours. As part of the Monroe Building community, here are simple ways to support our Chicago neighbors and local nonprofits.
Support a Local Food Pantry
- Greater Chicago Food Depository: volunteer shifts and virtual food drives: Sign up
- The Chicago Help Initiative (River North): weekly meals and resource support: Volunteer
Share Your Skills
- Chicago Cares (Loop): browse projects, including virtual options: Find an opportunity
Example of skills-based projects: Spanish-speaking, social media, financial, cooking and more. - Ladder Up: tax assistance program (training provided): Volunteer
- SCORE: mentor local entrepreneurs and small businesses: Volunteer with SCORE
Keep Downtown Beautiful
- Chicago Parks Foundation: Organize or join a “Pitch In for the Parks” cleanup: Get started
- Friends of the Chicago River: Riverwalk cleanups and habitat projects: Volunteer
- Alliance for the Great Lakes: Adopt-a-Beach (Ohio Street Beach and more): Join a cleanup
Host a Mini Thanksgiving Drive at Work
Team up with colleagues to collect:
• Canned goods, Host a food drive with Feeding America: traditional or virtual.
• Coats, warm socks, Cradles to Crayons helps children gear up for winter. Find out more
• Pet supplies, The Anti-Cruelty Society accepts supplies and volunteer help: Become a volunteer
Mentor the Next Generation
- Tutoring Chicago (Near North/West Loop + virtual): one-on-one tutoring: Apply to volunteer
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (Loop + citywide): be a mentor: Start here
- Chicago Scholars (downtown): volunteer & mentor programs: Get involved
Explore Even More Opportunities
- Idealist (Chicago hub): See listings
From all of us at TAWANI Property Management, thank you for being part of the Monroe Building community. Wishing you a meaningful season of gratitude and a very Happy Thanksgiving.
