Ignite
Upcoming Events
Donate Now
Mission, Vision, & Values Our History Our People Our Partners Our Financial Information
News & Updates Success Stories Annual Report
Our Programs Locations
Honoring 50 Years 50th Sponsorship Packages Ignite & Shine Gala 2026
Get Involved Futures Capital Campaign Make a Donation Careers Wear Our Brand Join Our Mailing List
Who We Are Mission, Vision, & Values Our History Our People Our Partners Our Financial Information Our Impact News & Updates Success Stories Annual Report Services Our Programs Locations 50th Anniversary Honoring 50 Years 50th Sponsorship Packages Ignite & Shine Gala 2026 Upcoming Events Join Us Get Involved Futures Capital Campaign Make a Donation Careers Wear Our Brand Join Our Mailing List
Ignite
Be the light. Spark their future.
Donate Now
 

News & Updates

Stay informed with updates on our work, partnerships, and impact—sharing stories of progress, new initiatives, and how together we’re building futures with promise.

OCC%2Bfor%2BHP.jpg
Service at the Heart of Programming
Service at the Heart of Programming

CaSSA and Next Gen participants and staff made their way to Markham, Illinois to help package and distribute "Boxes of Love" (Thanksgiving dinner boxes) at Victory Christian International Ministries.

Read More
Community ServiceERP TeamNovember 25, 2019
Ignite in the Chicago Tribune
Ignite in the Chicago Tribune


After Derek Chairs was evicted from an apartment in California at 18, he bounced around from couch to couch across the country….

Read More
NewsERP TeamOctober 7, 2019
Ignite CEO Jeri Linas featured as a Comcast Newsmaker!
Ignite CEO Jeri Linas featured as a Comcast Newsmaker!

Click to see why Ignite CEO Jeri Linas has been honored as an August 2019 Comcast Newsmaker!

Read More
NewsERP TeamSeptember 4, 2019
Newer
Ignite_50_Flag_CMYK_FullColor.png
Candid Platinum Transparency 2025.png
Chicago innovation Awards Top 100 Finalist 2025 Final Copy.png
Charity Navigator 4star-ratingbadge-2025.png
Great Nonprofit Top-Rated Nonprofit Logo no bg.png
Ignite Update graphic.png

Community Hub & Drop In Center

56 E 47th Street
Ste 410-C
Chicago, IL 60653

Belfort House & Bronzeville Youth Shelter

3745 S. Indiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653

Administrative Office

3745 S. Indiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653

(312) 568-5700

Create Futures With Promise™:

Donate Now

Stay in Touch:

✉ Join Our Mailing List

Follow Us:

Need Our Services?

Call 24/7 Crisis Line: (866) 803-8336

or Text 24/7: (312) 625-1858

Volunteer

Donor Privacy Policy

HMIS Privacy Policy

FY24 IRS Form 990

FY24 Annual Report

Click here to learn more about our 5-year Strategic Plan

This website is supported by a Grant from the Family and Youth Services Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Family and Youth Services Bureau.

Summary