We welcome you to join us in wrapping gifts obtained from Ignite’s Annual Holiday Gift Drive. This volunteer event will take place in the Rosenwald conference room 504C (above the Hub Drop in Center). Please reach out to holidaygiftdrive@ignitepromise.org if you have any questions.

If you are interested in donating to the Holiday Gift Drive you can Sponsor a Young Person’s Wish List HERE

Thank you for making this holiday season so special for our youth!

Come join us for a fun-filled evening at Ignite's Thanks4Giving event! Sponsored by Saul Ewing, and joined by community members and advocates for Ignite’s mission, we are excited to celebrate this special occasion with you! The event will be held at Hatch 41, South State Street, Chicago, IL.

Get ready for a night of delicious food, lively music and great company. It's the perfect opportunity to express our gratitude and give thanks. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience. We can't wait to see you there!

Last chance to garden with Ignite this season!

Belfort House Gardening Projects

• The Ignite Community Garden located on-site at Belfort House provides endless opportunities for volunteers and youth to contribute. Having a garden allows youth to see the benefits of growing food crops and learn how to care for and maintain their outdoor space.

Group Gardening Project Tasks - Volunteers will help with seasonal needs including:

• Weeding and clearing out debris from bushes and plant beds

• Harvesting vegetables & flowers

• Watering pots and beds

• Raking and Digging

• Cleaning up grounds around the property

• Picking Apples from our tree!

Wanna Ignite Change? Be part of the Ignite & Shine Gala Committee!

The Ignite & Shine Gala is our biggest event of the year! It is a tremendous opportunity to drive change and to bring together community members, stakeholders, and new partners who want to establish new pathways, resources, and opportunities for Chicago's youth facing housing insecurity and homelessness.

Members of the Gala Committee use their personal talents and creativity to host an unforgettable event and raise funds for an incredible cause, ending youth homelessness. Ignite the change you want to see in Chicago. Join the Gala Committee—generate connections, secure live auction items, promote ticket sales help Ignite expand its reach, and have fun!

Belfort House Gardening Projects

• The Ignite Community Garden located on-site at Belfort House provides endless opportunities for volunteers and youth to contribute. Having a garden allows youth to see the benefits of growing food crops and learn how to care for and maintain their outdoor space.

Group Gardening Project Tasks - Volunteers will help with seasonal needs including:

• Weeding and clearing out debris from bushes and plant beds

• Harvesting vegetables & flowers

• Watering pots and beds

• Raking and Digging

• Cleaning up grounds around the property

• Picking Apples from our tree!