Charities & Charitable Organizations

Economy Shop, The
16 Rooms Of Extraordinary Bargains! Proceeds benefit 6 local OP&RF Charities. Donation times: M-S,8am-12pm Go to our web site for sale dates & times.
103 S. Grove St. Oak Park
Tel: 708-383-2449
Fax: 708-386-4164
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Email Address: economyshop@hotmail.com
Visit: www.economyshop.org

Animal Care League
Adoption center for homeless dogs and cats in Oak Park. Animals of all ages and sizes available for adoption. Volunteers needed.
1013 Garfield Oak Park
Tel: 708-848-8155
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Email Address: animalcare@ameritech.net
Visit: www.animalcareleague.org

Brown Elephant, The
Cool stuff every day. Furniture, clothes, music, housewares, computers, toys, etc. etc. Hours: Monday – Friday: 12 - 7 pm; Saturday and Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm.
217 Harrison Street Oak Park
Tel: 708-445-0612
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Email Address: travism@howardbrown.org
Visit: www.howardbrown.org

Hephzibah Children's Association
 
946 North Blvd Oak Park
Tel: 708-386-8417
Fax: 708-386-8639
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Visit: www.hephzibahhome.org

Kidz Express
Kidz Express is a volunteer organization serving children between the ages of five and eighteen who reside on the west side of Chicago. Our volunteers develop positive relationships with children for the purposes of building life skills, enhancing self-esteem, and encouraging academic excellence. Our program bridges the gap between diverse ethnic, economic and spiritual communities and expands the horizons of our youth. In our 2005-2006 programming year, we mentored approximately 60 children per week with a total enrollment of 120 children.
342 S. Laramie Chicago
Tel: 312-231-8262
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Email Address: info@kidzexpress.org
Visit: www.kidzexpress.org

MAD Dads
Men Against Destruction - Defending Against Drugs and Social-Disorder.
6110 W. North Ave. Chicago
Tel: 773-287-1960
Fax: 773-287-1980
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Email Address: maddads-chi@msn.com
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MAGIC Foundation
The MAGIC Foundation is a national nonprofit organization created to provide support services for the families of children afflicted with a wide variety of chronic and/or critical disorders, syndromes and diseases that affect a child's growth.
6645 North Ave. Oak Park
Tel: 708-383-0808
Fax: 708-383-0899
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Email Address: Dianne@magicfoundation.org
Visit: www.magicfoundation.org

Oak Park-River Forest Centennial Legacy Project
We are a coalition of more than 45 nonprofit organizations serving the citizens of Oak Park and River Forest. We provide information and education on the benefits of estate planning and charitable bequests. Our services are free and confidential. Our aim
1042 Pleasant St Oak Park
Tel: 708-209-1560
Fax: 630-604-1115
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Email Address: help@leave-a-legacyoprf.org
Visit: www.leave-a-legacyoprf.org

Parenthesis Parent-Child Center
Parenthesis seeks to strengthen family bonds and facilitate the healthy development of parents and young children by affirming the parent/child relationship, improving parenting skills, and alleviating family isolation. Programs offered at Parenthesis are the Morning Drop-In Program, Parenteen, Parenting On Our Own, and Family Wrap/Postpartum Depression Support Group.
405 S. Euclid Ave. Oak Park
Tel: 708-848-2227
Fax: 708-848-2269
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Email Address: info@parenthesis-info.org
Visit: www.parenthesis-info.org

Seguin Services
We serve and provide support to people who have impairments.
3100 S. Central Ave Cicero
Tel: 708-222-4844
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United Way of Oak Park & River Forest
 
1042 Pleasant St Oak Park
Tel: 708-386-4885
Fax: 708-386-4886
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Email Address: Staff@commchestoprf.org
Visit: www.commchestoprf.org

Volunteer Center
The Volunteer Center has been located in Oak Park since 1985 serving Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and the communities of west Cook County, Illinois. The Center offers residents a variety of services both as a volunteer clearinghouse, known as the Volunteer Network that connects volunteers with area organizations, and as an agency that provides programs that incorporate volunteerism.
820 Ontario St. Oak Park
Tel: 708-386-3393
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Visit: www.oprfvolunteercenter.org

West Suburban Access News Association
The West Suburban Access News Association is a non-profit membership organization which provides information on disability issues. We also publish a monthly newsletter with information on disability issues.
P.O Box 3221 Oak Park
Tel: 708-383-6258
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Email Address: joel.sheffel@wsana.org
Visit: www.wsana.org

Wonder Works: A Children's Museum in Oak Park
Wonder Works, a Children's Museum in Oak Park, provides a hands-on environment intended to strengthen the social, emotional, and intellectual development of children up to age ten. The 6,400 square foot museum will include exhibits, educational programming, a retail store and a children's party room. To learn more, make a donation or volunteer, call us at 708.383.4815.
6445 North Ave. Oak Park
Tel: 708-383-4815
Fax: 708-383-5730
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Visit: www.wonder-works.org