Scholarships

In-kind Donations

Tribute Gifts

Matching Gifts

Planned Gifts

Volunteer

A message from Executive Director Scott Chesebro
You can help ensure that Chicago Center contributes to the growth of knowledge, understanding and tolerance in our society. Join me today and do your part for this world-class treasure. There are many avenues of support offered on this page. I encourage you to participate in any way that you can. Thank you.  
 
Any donation you make to Chicago Center is tax deductible. Because Chicago Center is a non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status, it qualifies as a charitable deduction for estate and income tax purposes.  We'll mail you an acknowledgement of your gift that you can use when preparing your tax returns. You can send your check to Valerie Wallace, Administrative Director, Chicago Center, 1515 E 52nd Place, Chicago, IL 60615.
You don't need a Paypal account to use this secure service. A receipt will be emailed to you.
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Thank you!
You may also call us at 1.800.747.6059 with your credit card information, or send us a check or money order.
 
 
Scholarships
Chicago Center welcomes donations to be expressly used for scholarships. Many students would like to attend Chicago Center but cannot afford the Program Fee (Program Fee is for housing, food, books, cultural events and transit passes). Your gift would help a deserving student attend Chicago Center, and bring her or his tuition dollars along. Give us a call to discuss your ideas - we would love to work with you! Contact: Valerie Wallace at (773) 363-1312 or valeriew@chicagocenter.
 

In-Kind
Chicago Center welcomes donations of professional services such as catering, printing, photography, technology support and contributions of material goods such as office supplies, furniture for student apartments, etc. All In-Kind donations are tax-deductable. For more information contact Office, Facilities and Finance Administrator Bernita Schaffer at (773) 363-1312 or bernitas@chicagocenter.org

 
Tribute Gifts
A tribute gift is a thoughtful way to celebrate a special occasion or honor the memory of a family member or friend. When you make a tribute gift, a personalized card in acknowledgment will be sent to the individual or family being honored. For more information contact Administrative Director Valerie Wallace at (773) 363-1312 or valeriew@chicagocenter.org.
 
Matching Gifts 
You can double or triple your contribution to Chicago Center and raise your donor level by sending a matching gift form with your donation. Check with your employer’s personnel office for information or to obtain a matching gift form. For more information or assistance completing the matching gift forms contact Administrative Director Valerie Wallace at (773) 363-1312 or valeriew@chicagocenter.org.
 
Planned Gifts
You can ensure that Chicago Center (formerly Urban Life Center) will continue to serve the community and future generations. There are many planned gifts that can benefit the foundation including real estate, life insurance and remainder trusts. For more information contact Executive Director Scott Chesebro at (773) 363-1312 or scottc@chicagocenter.
 
Volunteer
There are several ways to be involved with Urban Life Center.  Depending on your schedule and talents, we can find an event, project or program that will benefit from your help. s Get involved with us!  It helps Chicago Center, your community and all our students and staff!
 
Trip to Panama
Travel with Chicago Center Instructor Arvis Averette to Panama for a once-in-a-lifetime trip! $200 of your all-inclusive fare will be a tax-deductible donation to Chicago Center.
 
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