Hug A Child NFP

Support Our Mission

Your donation supports our four pillars of change: healing trauma, connecting families, empowering youth, and transforming communities. Together, we're building safer, stronger Chicago.

Why Your Gift Matters

Direct Impact

Your donation supports mentoring, case management, workforce training, and crisis support for young people navigating violence and trauma.

Proven Results

We track outcomes: 92% graduation rate, 78% employment rate for workforce participants, 95% feel safer and more supported.

Trust & Transparency

We're a trusted nonprofit committed to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and putting donors' gifts to work where they matter most.

Where Your Money Goes

Program Services (80%) - Direct support for participants 80%
Operations (15%) - Staff, facilities, technology 15%
Fundraising (5%) - Growing support 5%

Ways to Give

$25

Supplies one young person with crisis support resources and safety planning

Give $25

$50

Provides 4 hours of mentoring and advocacy support

Give $50

$100

Covers job training and workforce development for one participant

Give $100

$250

Supports family stabilization and resource navigation for a month

Give $250

Or give any amount that feels right to you

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Become a Sustaining Partner

Recurring monthly gifts provide the stable funding we need to serve more young people and families, plan programs with confidence, and build lasting change.

$10/month

Healing Partner

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$25/month

Connection Builder

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$50/month

Empowerment Champion

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$100+/month

Community Healer

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Sustaining Partner Benefits

  • ✓ Monthly impact updates and stories
  • ✓ Recognition as a sustaining partner
  • ✓ Easy cancellation anytime
  • ✓ Tax deductible giving
  • ✓ Invitation to special events

How Your Gift Changes Lives: Funder Stories

Local Foundation Grant: $150,000 (3 years)

Chicago Community Foundation's Youth Development Grant enabled us to expand our mentoring program to three additional schools, serving 200+ new youth annually. The grant provided stability and confidence to hire dedicated mentors from the community.

Direct Outcomes:

  • ✓ 92% high school graduation rate
  • ✓ 85% improved school engagement
  • ✓ 40+ youth enrolled in college

"This funding demonstrated trust in our model and allowed us to measure and document impact. Today, three of the foundation's priorities are reflected in every program we run." — Saleshea Peterson

Corporate Partner Funding: $50,000 annually

TechCorp Chicago's Workforce Investment Program funds job training and employment for 100+ young adults annually. The partnership connects participants directly to employment at TechCorp and partner companies, with an average starting salary of $28K+.

Direct Outcomes:

  • ✓ 78% employment rate
  • ✓ 200+ jobs secured with benefits
  • ✓ Sustained employment & advancement

"This partnership shows our young people they're valued employees, not charity cases. It's proven both our commitment and theirs." — Program Director

Government Grant: $200,000 (2 years)

City of Chicago Violence Prevention Initiative funded crisis stabilization, safety planning, and trauma-informed support for youth directly impacted by violence. This grant legitimized our trauma-informed approach within city systems.

Direct Outcomes:

  • ✓ 500+ youth served annually
  • ✓ 95% feel safer and supported
  • ✓ Systemwide partnership expansion

"Government support validates our work and opens doors with schools and hospitals. It proves we're not just mission-driven—we're results-driven." — Leadership

Individual Major Gift: $25,000

Family Foundation Major Gift from a philanthropist whose child was supported by Hug A Child, now funding family stabilization services. This gift demonstrates how direct experience with impact builds lifelong partnership.

Direct Outcomes:

  • ✓ 50+ families stabilized in housing
  • ✓ Educational support for children
  • ✓ Economic mobility pathways

"When a donor has lived the impact, they become our strongest advocate. This gift comes with genuine partnership and long-term commitment." — Executive Director

Your Gift Multiplies

Institutional funding enables us to leverage additional resources, attract government grants, and build sustainable programs. A $100K grant often brings $300K+ in leveraged funding and in-kind support.

Want to learn more about partnership opportunities? Explore institutional funding options or contact our grants director.

For Institutional Funders & Grantmakers

Foundations, corporations, and government agencies can support measurable impact through grants, major gifts, and strategic partnerships.

Foundation Grants

We pursue grants from local and national foundations supporting youth, violence prevention, education, and workforce development.

Typical range: $25K-$500K+

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Corporate Partnerships

Corporations partner through direct funding, employee giving programs, and volunteer engagement.

Models: Giving, matching, sponsorships

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Government Funding

We pursue federal, state, and city grants supporting youth services, workforce, and community well-being.

Sources: DOL, SAMHSA, City grants

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Other Ways to Support

Planned Giving

Remember Hug A Child in your will or estate plan. Planned gifts create lasting legacy and community impact.

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Workplace Giving

Ask your employer about workplace giving campaigns. Many employers match employee gifts.

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Major Gifts & Grants

Are you interested in funding specific programs or building partnerships? Let's talk.

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Thank You for Your Heart

Your generosity transforms lives. Together, we're building communities where every young person and family experiences safety, dignity, hope, and the opportunity to heal and grow.

Questions? Contact us or call (312) 731-5279