Berry Generous

Berry Chill believes in giving back. Our commitment to the following charities can be seen in our Culture Club program; when you give to us, we give to them. Take time out to learn about our worthy causes and why they are the charities of Berry Chill.

If you would like to see your charitable organization in the Berry Chill Culture Club program, send us an e-mail.

American Red Cross of Greater Chicago

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

www.chicagoredcross.org

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association

OUR MISSION
To lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

webchicago.alsa.org

Bright Pink

Be Brilliant. Be Bold. Be Bright Pink

Bright Pink believes in the beauty and strength of women. It exists to enlighten and empower high risk individuals to take control of their breast and ovarian health by providing education, support and a sense of community for a better, brighter future.

www.bebrightpink.org

campusCATALYST

Mission:
campusCATALYST seeks to direct the innovation, ingenuity, and problem solving skills of America's future leaders towards community development by cultivating a rich academic and social entrepreneurship experience for college students and tangible solutions for nonprofits

Vision:
By coordinating local nonprofits and student engagement teams, supported by academic and business mentors, campusCATALYST seeks to be a scalable, sustainable, catalytic agent of change. This systems-changing model seeks to break down the barriers between public and private, driving a more collaborative and cohesive community social service network.

www.campuscatalyst.org

Disaster Relief Volunteer Services

DRVS brings service trips to Gulf Coast communities struggling to recover from Hurricane Katrina. Through our work rehabbing homes, businesses, and public facilities, DRVS has maintained lasting and meaningful relationships with the wonderful people of these areas. We provide free or minimal-cost trips to our volunteers, and our services are always free of charge to the people we help!

Dreams for Kids

Our mission is to empower young people of all abilities through dynamic leadership programs and life-changing activities that inspire them to fearlessly pursue their dreams and compassionately change the world.

www.dreamsforkids.org

Eisenberg Foundation

Founded in suburban Chicago in 1999, the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation has grown to become one of the nation’s largest private organizations dedicated to gastrointestinal cancer research. In addition to our commitment to a cure, the Foundation also takes great pride in continuing Harold’s passion for the commercial real estate industry. Through our ongoing Mentor Program, Speaker Series, ICSC and University of Illinois tuition scholarships, the Foundation has helped more than 600 hundred aspiring professionals prepare for their futures.

www.eisenbergfoundation.org

Gen Art

Gen Art is the leading arts and entertainment organization dedicated to showcasing emerging fashion designers, filmmakers, musicians and visual artists. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and Chicago, Gen Art strives to provide access to the film, fashion, art and music worlds for those that are interested in these areas, but often are intimidated and made to feel unwelcomed by the exclusive nature of these art / entertainment realms.

www.genart.org

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

www.girlscouts-chicago.org

Imerman Angels

Imerman Angels connects a person fighting cancer today ("cancer fighter") with someone who has beaten the same type of cancer ("cancer survivor"). The relationship provides a fighter the opportunity to ask personal question and receive encouragement from someone who is uniquely familiar with the situation. The relationship provides a survivor the opportunity to personally help a fighter as he or she battles the disease.

www.imermanangels.org

Meals on Wheels

To ensure homebound senior citizens and disabled Chicagoans maintain dignified and independent lifestyles by providing them with warm nutritious meals and related services.

www.mealsonwheelschicago.org

Mercy Home

Mercy Home transforms lives of suffering into lives of hope and promise by providing a nurturing home, healing for families, the means for growth, and God's mercy in action.

Mercy Home offers youth who seek a new beginning hope and promise of a healthy and successful future, safety, respect, and opportunities for growth.

Mercy Home is committed to raising public awareness of the plight of all of society's hurting youth in order to encourage support of programs that would enable them to begin healing.

www.mercyhome.org

One Step At A Time

Children's Oncology Services, Inc. (COSI) believes that a diagnosis of cancer should not prevent a child from experiencing the simple joys of childhood. Through the One Step At A Time programs, COSI offers camp experiences and educational programs throughout the year that allow children with cancer to just be kids. Our programs offer fun, friendship and support in a safe and nurturing environment.

www.onestepcamp.org

Open Books

Open Books' mission is to be the premier nonprofit bookstore, literacy
community center, and volunteer corps dedicated to raising awareness about
illiteracy, improving reading skills, and spreading the love of books in
Chicago and beyond.

www.open-books.org

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training

Our Mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoms, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

www.teamintraining.org/il

UCAN

Our Mission is to heal trauma, prevent violence, and educate children and families. We serve over 10,000 clients a year in six counties.

www.ucanchicago.org

Young Associate Board of the Children's Memorial Hospital Chicago

The Young Associates Board is dedicated to providing hope for children with brain tumors by advancing Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago as a leader in the research and treatment of pediatric brain tumors.

www.childrensmemorial.org/runforgus/about/yab.asp