Ignite believes
that housing, employment, careers, family, health, and community are the essential components to an abundant life. For the youth in our city who are experiencing homelessness or at the greatest risk of harm, these all seem out of reach. But with your investment, you can join us in creating a path for youth to follow that allows them to thrive.
With your investment, youth are able to:
Meet with our on-site behavioral specialist staff to improve their wellness and heal from trauma.
Find safe and stable housing for up to 7 years, if needed.
Work one-on-one with a case manager to achieve professional goals, like the 91% of youth who are employed or enrolled in school while at Ignite.
Move into our Community Housing Program, where over the last 4 years 80% of our youth exited into safe and stable housing.
Find careers and educational opportunities through our SPARKS program, where over 45 youth will receive paid internships.
Engage with our Street Outreach and Prevention team who have offered support, care and resources to over 3,000 young people at the greatest risk of violence in our city.
Find safety, care, food, and security by visiting our drop-in center to meet with a caring case manager who will look after them, set goals, and ensure they find the resources they need to be secure.
We can’t do this without your investment. Thank you for supporting a young person’s journey to put homelessness behind them for good.
If you would like to learn more about our mission or discuss a gift to Ignite, please contact Emily Summers at esummers@ignitepromise.org.
$500
Warm clothing and basic hygiene items for 10 unhoused young people.
$100
A month of transportation to and from work or school.
$250
School supplies or support towards Ignite’s employment program materials and professional clothing.
$50
One week of hot lunch at the Drop-In Resource Center.
In-Kind Donations
Your new and gently-used items help meet the everyday needs of youth experiencing housing instability, from clothing to new (not used) bedding and everything in between.
Click the links below to see our current needs and Wish Lists, or contact us at donations@ignitepromise.org to learn more or plan a donation drive.
Donor-Advised Funds
If you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), please consider using your fund to make your tax-deductible donation to Ignite.
Contact: Emily Summers, Director of Engagement
esummers@ignitepromise.org
Tax ID: 36-2867274
Ignite
3745 S. Indiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653
Please use the links below to access your DAF account and make your gift today!
Matching Gifts
You can double or even triple your donation to Ignite through your employer’s matching gift or employee giving program.
Gifts of Assets & Estate Planning
If you love what we do and want to ensure we are able to continue serving our youth for years to come, consider including Ignite in your estate plans and transform your assets into a lasting impact.
Contact Emily Summers at
esummers@ignitepromise.org to learn more.