1500+
Homeless, women, children, and people in low income communities served
7 Years
Serving low-income communities and group homes
100%
Impact on making a difference in the lives of those in need
EVENT
Annual Christmas in July
Together with the Chicago Area Veterans Forum NFP, we believe no one should go without support during the summer months when resources can be scarce. That’s why we’re excited to announce our third annual initiative to provide the Riverdale and Roseland communities with free toys, food, backpacks, household essentials, and more—plus access to community resources. Join us for a day of giving and support! 🎄
🎉 What to Expect at Christmas in July:
We’re bringing the community together with:
- Free giveaways
- Health screenings
- Games and activities
- Live music
- And so much more!
When: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Where: 131st & Ellis
Time: 12 pm-3 pm
We have also started collecting donations!
Zelle: [email protected]
CashApp: $WhyWeCare
Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Juneteenth Task Force Members
Why We Care NFP Founder and Executive Director, Tanya Watkins, has been appointed to the Chicago Reparations Task Force by Mayor Brandon Johnson. Watkins joins a 40-member task force composed of community leaders, individuals with lived experience, and representatives of organizations that serve, represent, or advocate for Black communities. The task force will support the development of Chicago’s first Reparations Study, aimed at identifying and addressing key areas of harm in need of redress, including housing, policing, incarceration, education, health, and economic development.
Chicago State University "Re-Imagining CSU’s 95th Street Redevelopment" Community Table
Why We Care NFP is proud to announce that Executive Director Tanya Watkins has been selected as a member of the Chicago State University "Re-Imagining CSU’s 95th Street Redevelopment" Community Table. The project aims to revamp the CSU campus and the 95th Street corridor from Cottage Grove to Halsted, with a strong focus on community input and engagement. Tanya will serve as a community voice in the redevelopment process. We are proud to see her join this important table of leaders and changemakers.
Our Purpose
Support Low-Income Communities and Group Homes
We aim to assist those in need including helping with childcare, teaching financial literacy, and providing scholarships, job training, entrepreneurial mentorship, and access to sustainable employment opportunities.
Bridge the Benefits Cliff
We work to ensure that low-income populations have access to resources to help bridge the gap between income from a new job and loss of public benefits so they are not in danger of falling over the benefits cliff.
Celebrate Community
Our inclusive approach means that everyone can participate in our community celebrations, where we champion the diversity of expressions and uplift local community traditions.
Our Impact
Purses with a Purpose
A quarterly collection and donation of gently used purses containing personal care and laundry items to a local women’s substance abuse rehabilitation center.
Holiday Share
Fulfilling Christmas wish lists for kids and adults since 2018, each holiday season 3 families are adopted and given gifts of toys, food, small appliances, and clothing. For our annual Christmas in July event we serviced over 200 families in underserved communities in Chicago
Feed & Clothe
Between 2018 and 2023 our organization has fed and provided warm items such as gloves, scarves, and hats to over 450 people experiencing homelessness during harsh Chicago winters.
Our Goals
Spring & Summer 2025
Address the economic and community development issues by providing financial literacy, re-entry, and homeownership workshops; and entrepreneur cohorts. Tour colleges and universities with 3 teen moms. Host the Annual Christmas in July event in the Altgeld Gardens community as a way to support and raise awareness around environmental justice issues affecting the area.
Winter 2025
Provide over 500 homeless and veterans with meals and warm weather items.
Make a real difference
Donate today!
Our easy-to-use online donation portal makes it simple to give.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March
Women Evolve 4 week program/workshops on Personal Credit and Financial literacy, How to get to Homeownership, Small Business start up cohort
July
Christmas in July health, resource and sustainability festival
November
Veterans Recognition and resource fair
December
Keep Them Warm Winter Drive
We are proud to present our achievement
Women Evolve Summit 2024
A FREE event that includes these workshops: small business startup credit, expungement services, and homeownership.
We are proud to present our achievement
Keep Them Warm Winter Drive 2023
We served over 200 homeless people as well as veterans.
We are proud to present our achievement
Christmas in July Chicago-Englewood 2023
With private donations and sponsorships, we were able to service over 200 families in the Englewood Community!
We are proud to present our achievement
Back to School 2022
Empowering students for success! In Back to School 2022, we supplied book bags and essential school supplies.
