The holiday season is a time for connection, generosity, and giving back. At The Boulevard of Chicago, it’s also an opportunity to remind the people we serve that they are valued, supported, and part of a caring community. Learn more about how you can get involved in helping this holiday season!

Help The Boulevard This Holiday Season!

  Nov 02, 2026

The Holidays are Here and We Need Your Help!


The Boulevard of Chicago is here to provide care and support to our residents so they can gain the stability and confidence they need to rebuild their lives. Please help us make a difference holiday season! You can make a real difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors.

Through the generosity of our community this holiday season we hope to make life a little brighter for the individuals we serve through our Medical Respite Program and the families we serve through our Housing & Health Programs but we need your help! Below are some ways you can get involved!


Addressing Family Needs


Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays!

Did you know? In addition to our Medical Respite Care program, The Boulevard provides wrap-around case management and rental support to nearly 400 households throughout Chicago through our Housing & Health programs. Many of these households include children. Help us provide gifts for the holidays for the children in our outreach programs.


How can you help?

Make a monetary donation today!

- A $500 donation will provide a family with a weeks' worth of groceries + funds for gifts

- A $250 donation will provide a family with new coats for the winter

- A $100 donation will provide a family's children with new shoes

- A $50 donation will pay for one child's holiday present


Make a Purchase from our Adopt-A-Family Wish List on Amazon. Shop the wish list and purchase a holiday gift that will go to a child in our program! Make sure the purchase ships to our administrative office at 542 S. Dearborn, Ste 300 in Chicago. Check out the Adopt-A-Family Wish List here.


Bridging the Gap Homelessness Prevention Crisis Fund

Who will this help?

The Boulevard's clients, who are all experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Contributions to our crisis fund will help cover critical needs that pose heightened risk of homelessness for our clients such as groceries, rental assistance, warm clothes for the winter, or help with utility bill cost.

 

How can you help?

Make a monetary donation today!

- A $1000 donation will keep a family housed for another month

- A $500 donation will provide a family with a months' worth of groceries

- A $250 donation will pay for a family's monthly utility bills

- A $100 donation will pay for winter weather clothing for a family

- A $50 donation will provide a tank of gas for a family car


Food donations: If you have nonperishable or canned goods to donate, please contact your local food pantry. Find a Food Pantry near you.


Looking for Other Ways to Get Involved this Holiday Season?

Make a Donation: No gift is too small. Your donation will go to support the people we serve each day. Donate today!

Organize a Clothing Drive: The Boulevard is in need of winter weather clothing this year! Host a clothing donation box at your workplace, church, or other venue, or just coordinate with friends and family! Items needed include: coats, hats, gloves, scarves, winter boots, long pants, sweatshirts, warm wool socks. Men's sizes are needed more then women's, in sizes L-4X. Contact s.edens@blvd.org about drop-off details and for any questions.
Download our Winter Drive flyer - you can display it next to your collection box.
Donate Other Needed Items: Host a essential items donation box at your workplace, church, or other venue, or just coordinate with friends and family! Items needed include: Hygiene kits, water bottles, full size shampoo bottles, tampons and pads. Contact r.thompson@blvd.org about drop-off details and for any questions.
Download our Winter Drive flyer - you can display it next to your collection box.
Make a Purchase from our Amazon Wishlist: Don't want the hassle of organizing a drive? Purchase something from our Amazon Wishlist and have it shipped directly to our facility! Check out our Wishlist here.
Share-A-Meal: You can prepare a meal and serve it to our medical respite program residents. Or, you can have a meal catered. Find out more by emailing r.thompson@blvd.org. This opportunity is usually best for a volunteer group.