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Utility Bill Relief
Utility Bill Relief: Chicago Chesed Fund’s New Program Now Helps You File for Utility Relief For over 3 decades, Chicago Chesed Fund has been on the front lines, servicing the Chicago Community. Now, the need is greater than ever as more and more...
Chicago Chesed Fund is Now Offering Professional Guidance and Advice
For over 3 decades, Chicago Chesed Fund has been on the front lines, servicing the Chicago Community. Our years of experience have geared and prepared us to handle the challenges of COVID-19. We have seen it all, weathered all storms and are...
Chicago Chesed Fund: Conquering COVID One Family at a Time
As everyone prepares for Shavuos, it’s hard to forget the previous Yom Tov that Chicago celebrated together. This past Pesach was certainly one that will remain in everyone’s mind. Every family is familiar with the pressure of preparing for Yom...
In the Eye of the Storm, Chicago Chesed Fund Steps in to Provide for Chicago
Chicago Chesed Fund is always there for our community and we are especially busy during Yom Tov season, when we provide those in need with the essentials they need for Pesach. But this year is different. As the world faces global crisis at the...
Together for Tomchei
Chicago Chesed Fund Joined Forces with Tomchei Shabbos of Lakewood in Support of the Non-profit World When it comes to fundraising, every organization has their fair share of challenges to work through–but all...
We Received 2020 Best of Lincolnwood Award!
LINCOLNWOOD December 29, 2019 — Chicago Chesed Fund has been selected for the 2020 Best of Lincolnwood Award in the Social Services Organization category by the Lincolnwood Award Program. Each year, the Lincolnwood Award Program identifies...
Joining the Cause: We Hold Our First Shadchan Convention
When it comes to shidduchim, out-of-town singles are at a disadvantage. They lack the selection that cities on the East Coast have, as well as access to appropriate shadchanim and dating opportunities. We have long stood behind this cause with our...
Just Announced! We Now Help with WIC Benefits.
It’s hard enough to stay on top of the various government assistance programs and application processes without the added hassle of traveling to multiple offices. We are going to further eliminate this stress by enhancing our one-stop-shop for many...
5th Annual Tesla Raffle
On Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd, 2019, we celebrated the drawing of our 5th annual Tesla Raffle. David Haziza from Brooklyn, NY got the shock of a lifetime when the phone rang with the exciting news that he had won! Every year, the highly...
Government Programming for the Perplexed
We always aim to be a pillar of support for the Chicago community. From financial assistance to a vast network of mental health referrals to matchmaking services, Chicago residents know that we are the place to turn for assistance, guidance, and...
Step Up for Motherhood!
The 2019 StepUp Event that took place this Mother’s Day, May 12th, truly exceeded expectations. The StepUp Tower Run yielded an incredible turnout, with dozens of Chicago women showing a tremendous outpouring of support to those struggling to...
Shas for Shidduchim 2019
In an unbelievable display of unity, purpose, and heart, hundreds from the Chicago community and beyond joined together on Monday, January 21st to complete the entire Shas in the zechus of shidduchim for Klal Yisroel. Harnessing the auspicious...
Events
Chicago Chesed Fund is constantly running programing and events to help raise awareness and funds for the different services that we provide. Here are the programs we host throughout the year.
2,711 Blatt. 24 Hours. The zchus for a shidduch.
There are few sights more heartwarming than a man and woman standing together under their chuppah, ready to begin the beautiful journey of marriage. Every day, Jewish singles around the world search for their perfect matches.
On this upcoming Tu B’Shvat hundreds of lomdim will embark on a 24-hour quest to complete shas for the zchus of helping Klal Yisroel’s singles find their basherts.
All proceeds will be donated exclusively toward solving the Shidduch Crisis.
Fighting infertility, one step at a time.
StepUp is a 574-Step women’s tower climb to help others achieve the dream of motherhood.
The StepUp Tower Run yielded an incredible turnout, with dozens of Chicago women showing a tremendous outpouring of support to those struggling to create a family. The sense of achdus was palpable, as the community came together to raise funds for fertility treatments, in the hopes that there will be more mothers celebrating Mother’s Day next year.
As the perfect follow-up to the climb, an exclusive climbers after-party was set up with a juice bar, photo booth, snacks, and exciting giveaways. The participants laughed, talked, and compared experiences, creating the perfect end to a perfect day.
A community-wide men’s 5K race to help Chicago’s Jewish families in need.
Speed To Feed is a 5k walk/run coordinated by the Chicago Chesed Fund to raise money in order to provide food for Chicago’s Jewish families in need. Community members gathered their respective teams made up of shul members, co-workers, friends and family to race at the beautiful Busse Woods Forest Preserve, all in the name of chesed.
Help us help Chicago.
Phone: 847.679.7799
Fax: 847.679.0870
Office@ChicagoChesedFund.org
7045 N. Ridgeway Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Office Hours:
Sunday: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday: 9 am – 12:30 pm