Ignite relies on the generosity of donors like you to provide housing, supportive services, and a place to call home for hundreds of young people each year.
Your support helps unstably housed young people ages 14 to 26 start their journey to a stable home and a future with promise. Together, we are creating a more equitable Chicago.
$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 and a safe place to finish high school.
$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 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.
More Ways to Give
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
Address: Ignite
180 N Michigan Avenue
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601
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.
Click here to see if your employer is eligible to match your gift to Ignite.
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.
