Category Archives: News

Chicago Shares gives away grants every year and has just announced the winners of the 2011 grants totaling $7000.

Chicago Shares is pleased to announce that Mike Kraynak has been selected to replace Richard Kaczmarek as co-executive director of the organization. Kaczmarek continues as president. Julie Stagliano is the other co executive director. Mike’s…

Chicago Shares is pleased to announce that voucher sales and redemptions in 2010 increased by 23% and 28% respectively over 2009. Sales amounted to $30,865 and redemptions amounted to $23,078. The redemption rate was 75%, a…

Starting in mid August 2010, Chicago Shares volunteer Michael Kraynak, will embark on a journey far from his Chicago home, both in terms of physical distance and lifestyle. An employee of the U.S. General Services…

We are delighted to announce that Sip & Give has chosen to pair up with us for their September event. Sip & Give is Chicago’s monthly networking benefit event for professionals, business owners and community-minded…

Chicago Shares, an Nonprofit Food Voucher Program, Donates $5,000 to Catholic Charities On June 24th Catholic Charities was honored to accept a $5,000 donation from Chicago Shares to assist in the many services Catholic Charities…

Rich Kaczmarek, President and Co-Executive Director of Chicago Shares, presents check to Duncan Moore, President of Central City Housing Ventures (CCHV), at a recent fund raiser for CCHV held at Fourth Presbyterian Church. The check represented one…

In a time of diminished giving, Chicago Shares is digging deep to recognize outstanding organizations serving the hungry poor. Chicago Shares is a unique not-for-profit corporation that provides a way for the community to collaborate…

Welcome, Fourth Presbyterian Church! We are very pleased to announce that Fourth Presbyterian Church has become a participant in the Chicago Shares program. The church, located at 126 East Chestnut St.,Chicago, IL 60611, will be…