Baird and Warner's Goodwill Network hosts fundraiser to benefit La Casa Norte

Baird and Warner's Lincoln Park office and La Casa Norte partnered to host a casino-themed fundraiser at a downtown speakeasy. Through ticket sales, sponsorship, and a silent auction, over $20,000 was raised to support our mission! LCN staff were present to help with registration and the silent auction. We had such a fun night and are incredibly grateful to Baird and Warner and the many sponsors who contributed to the event's success.

Amtrak Gives Back on GivingTuesday

In celebration of GivingTuesday, a global movement of giving back, we hosted our annual holiday gift-wrapping party. Amtrak visited our Humboldt Park community center with gifts for our clients. As a group, we wrapped gifts, listened to festive music, and got ready for the holiday season. Thank you, Amtrak for spending the day with us!

McDonald's Awards 18 Youth-Serving Organizations

with a Community Impact Grant

We are thrilled to announce that La Casa Norte has been awarded a grant through the second annual Chicago Community Impact Grants program – a collaboration between McDonald's and the Chicago Community Trust. This grant will provide critical resources, opportunities, and hope to thousands of Chicago youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Read more about the impactful program -- which has invested millions into Chicago-based non-profit organizations – here.

Together, we can keep our communities safe and warm this winter!

Looking to make an immediate, tangible impact? As temperatures continue to drop, Chicago youth and families experiencing homelessness are in need of critical winter essentials: warm coats, snow boots, window insulation kits, blankets, hats, scarves, and gloves. These items and more can be found on La Casa Norte's Amazon wish list for unhoused youth and families, which can be accessed here.

Important Updates & Announcements:

Salvador Cerna, La Casa Norte’s Director of Community Impact and Special Projects, discusses Chicago’s homelessness crisis on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices. Watch the recording here.
Join our Next Generation Board: La Casa Norte is seeking early - to mid-level professionals interested in supporting their community and learning more about board engagement. Those interested can learn more and apply here.
Interested in running the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon? La Casa Norte is seeking runners for Team La Casa Norte. Please contact perla@lacasanorte.org for details.
Are you 17-24 years old and looking to make a difference in your Southwest or Northwest Side Chicago community? La Casa Norte is hiring area youth to serve as neighborhood ambassadors! Participating youth learn how to identify community issues and develop campaigns to address them through collective action. To apply, click here.

Make Your Tax-Deductible Gift Before Dec. 31.

As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the inspiring stories of resilience from within our La Casa Norte community. Your steadfast support has been instrumental in transforming the lives of youth like Major, a remarkable 19-year-old whose journey has been defined by determination and hope. Learn more about Major, a La Casa Norte client, here.

Make your gift online by clicking the link below or via mail using the address in the footer of this email. To learn more about making a gift through your donor advised fund or gifts of stock, contact donate@lacasanorte.org.

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