Think Local First for Giving
The past few months have been a challenge for many sectors of business, but none may have been hit so hard as our local nonprofits who depend on performances, shows and large gatherings for their funding.
When considering donations and gifting, please Think Local First to help support these wonderful organizations and their important work in the greater community.
A Safe Place
Donate
The sole provider of services addressing domestic violence in Lake County.
847-731-7165
www.asafeplaceforhelp.org
American Legion, McKinlock Post 264
Donate
Veterans organization active in Lake Forest community affairs for over 90 years
847-234-9870
https://americanlegionlakeforest.org/mckinlock-post-264
Art Impact Project
Make an Impact
Chicago area non-profit dedicated to enhancing emotional wellness through creative expression.
847-651-5854
www.artimpactproject.org
Artists on the Bluff
Join - Purchase
Promoting the arts; encouraging local artists.
www.artistsonthebluff.org
Blue Star Families
Pledge Support -- Become a Member
Strengthening America's military families through community
www.bluestarfam.org
Catholic Charities
Donate
Provides compassionate, competent and professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life.
www.catholiccharities.net
Center Stage in Lake Forest
Donate -- Volunteer
CenterStage is a collaboration of amateur and professional performers, musicians, directors, artisans, and audiences who are rewarded with an inspiring artistic and educational experience.
www.centerstagelakeforest.org
Christ Church - Lake Forest
Give
A vibrant, growing church committed to giving glory to God, loving people studying the Bible and serving our communities.
100 N Waukegan Road, LF
847-234-1001
www.christchurchil.org
The Church of the Holy Spirit
Stewardship
Episcopal Church where all are welcome!
400 E. Westminster, LF
847-234-7633
www.chslf.org
Citadel Theatre
Donate
Citadel Theatre is committed to producing exciting, compelling, emotionally and intellectually rich work of the highest caliber by bringing together gifted professionals from all theatrical disciplines. Provides educational classes and seminars.
www.citadeltheatre.org
CLC Foundation - College of Lake County
Make A Gift
The CLC Foundation helps deliver high quality, accessible learning opportunities, advances student success and strengthens the diverse Lake County communities it serves.
847-543-2091
www.clcillinois.edu/aboutclc/clc-foundation
Community Enhancing Hands
Donate
Our goal is to give back to the community and assist those who can not provide for themselves completely.
www.centerstagelakeforest.org
Deer Path Art League
Donate
The Deer Path Art League strives to spark, nurture, and enhance creativity as well as raise awareness and appreciation for arts in the community.
www.deerpathartleague.org
Elawa Farm Foundation
Donate
A community of natural splendor and historical significance
www.elawafarm.org
First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest
Outreach - Mission
Our mission is to send inspired and well-equipped followers of Jesus into the world, loving and serving God in their daily lives. We invite you to join us.
700 N. Sheridan Rd., LF
(847) 234-6250
https://firstchurchlf.org
Forest & Found
Donate
Thrift & consignment store - Experts in the art of charitable thrift since 2014
1363 N. Western Ave.
847-482-1705
www.forestandfound.com
Gorton Community Center
Donate -- Volunteer
We are the gathering place in the heart of our community where people connect, converse, learn, listen, play, and perform.
400 E. Illinois Road, LF
(847) 234-6060
www.gortoncenter.org
Grace United Methodist Church
Online Giving
Worship in a traditional, yet relaxed atmosphere where are welcome!
244 E. Center Ave., LB
(847) 234-9163
https://graceumclakebluff.org/
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association
Giving
GLASA provides recreational and sports programs for youths, teens, adults and injured military with a physical disability or a visual impairment.
(847) 283-0908
www.glasa.org
History Center of LF-LB
Donate --Â Join -- Volunteer
Connecting people and inspiring curiosity by exhibiting, preserving, sharing and celebrating history.
509 E. Deerpath, LF
(847) 234-5253
www.lflbhistory.org
Kiwanis Club of Lake Bluff & Lake Forest
Donate
Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization of men and women who share the challenge of community and world improvement.
http://kiwanislblf.org
Lake Bluff History Museum
Donate
Preserving, sharing and celebrating the stories of Lake Bluff.
127 E. Scranton Avenue, LB
(847) 482-1571
https://lakebluffhistory.org/
Lake Forest College
Give
National liberal arts college with 1500 students from 47 states and 71 countries
www.lakeforest.edu
Lake Forest - Lake Bluff Artisan Guild
Join
Members of the Guild are local residents who create fine arts and crafts. The Guild organizes several shows per year for the purpose of showing and selling their work to benefit LF and LB charities.
(847) 295-1524
https://lflbartisanguild.com
Lake Forest Open Lands Association
Join - Donate
Protects the natural community through land acquisitions, habitat restoration, public education and conservation advocacy.
350 N. Waukegan Road, LF
(847) 234-3880
www.lfola.org
Lake Forest Preservation Association
Join - Donate
Helping to preserve and perpetuate the historic character of Lake Forest.
400 E. Illinois Road, LF
(847) 234-1230
https://www.lfpf.org
Lions Club of Lake Forest - Lake Bluff
Info
The Lions are charged to be Knights of the Blind and assist the hearing-impaired.
https://www.facebook.com/lflblc
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
Support
MYAC is a premiere youth music ensemble program, serving over 900 students of all ages and ability levels through our orchestral, jazz, and choral ensembles, early childhood classes, and summer camps.
878 Lyster Rd. Highwood
(847) 926-9898
www.mya.org
Mother's Trust Foundation
Donate
Supporting social service providers by offering assistance to Lake County children in need
www.motherstrustfoundation.org
Music Institute of Chicago - Lake Forest
Donate
Dedicated to transforming lives through music education.
https://www.musicinst.org/
National Museum of the American Sailor
Info
1 of 10 US Naval Museums and the only one in the Midwest.
2531 Sheridan Road Great Lakes
(847) 688-3154
https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/nmas.html
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Donate
The fundraising arm of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
1000 North Westmoreland, LF
847-234-5600
https://www.nm.org/locations/lake-forest-hospital
Ragdale Foundtion
Donate
Artist's community located on the former country estate of architect Howard Van Doren Shaw
1260 North Green Bay Road, LF
847-234-1063
www.ragdale.org
Rendezvous Arts
Donate -- Subscribe
Where music, art and people come to play
630-673-6063
ww.rendezvousarts.org
Rosalind Franklin University
Support
Private Graduate School in North Chicago
www.rosalindfranklin.edu
SCORE - North Cook & Lake Counties
Donate -- Volunteer
The nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors
https://northchicago.score.org
Stepping Stones Foundation
Donate
Transforming the lives of trafficked moms and their children through a long-term holistic residential program
623-225-6813
https://steppingstonesnetwork.org/
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
Give
Private, Catholic day and boarding school for girls 9-12
www.woodlandsacademy.org
YWCA
Donate
Programs and services for women and families that result in long-term personal and financial empowerment
1425 Tri State Parkway Ste. 180 Gurnee
(847) 406-5693
https://www.ywcalakecounty.org/