For 50 years, Ignite has stood beside Chicago’s most vulnerable youth, ages 10–26, providing housing, support, and hope year-round. During the holidays, we make sure every young person we serve feels the warmth of home and the joy of being cared for. Thanks to the generosity of our community last year, more than 150 youth received meaningful gifts—and this year, we’re aiming even higher. You can help make the season bright by donating through our Holiday Gift Drive. Here are some ways to help:
Sponsor one or more young people’s Holiday Wish Lists, each containing 3-5 items valued at $150. We send the lists and you purchase items by December 1 to be delivered or dropped off directly to Ignite.
Donate gifts through our Amazon Registry. All purchases ship directly to Ignite from Amazon.
Host a gift card drive! We are seeking 300 gift cards this year valued $25, $50, and $100 for Walmart, VISA, Amazon, and other locations. Ask our team for a full list of needs.
Team shopping trip! Commit to purchasing much-requested items in bulk that many youth would be overjoyed to receive. The Ignite team can share a shopping list.
We are accepting gifts through the first week of December.
Interested in donating? Questions or concerns? Contact us at holidaygiftdrive@ignitepromise.org.
