Community Outreach to Diversity Organizations

With over 35 million members, AARP is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over in the United States. AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service.

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital started AbilityLinks to: increase employment of people with disABILITIES, increase awareness of the value of hiring people with disABILITIES, provide a resource that brings together businesses, employment programs and job seekers, and measure our impact.

The mission of ABJ Community Services, Inc. is to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of families, children and senior citizens by offering effective health and human services. ABJ Community Services, Inc. provides the most versatile, professional, and supportive individual and group services possible to each client and the community. Services are offered without consideration to age, race, creed, color or religious affiliation.

Today the Abraham Lincoln Centre builds on the foundation that was laid in the early 1900s. The Centre continues to meet the needs of people regardless of religious, ethnic or cultural background. Abraham Lincoln Centre now has thirty programs at 30 sites on Chicago’s south side, concentrating on the needs of residents in the Greater Grand Boulevard community (also known historically as Bronzeville) where the central office is located.

Our mission is to serve those who, because of disabilities or other limiting conditions, need help in finding and pursuing paths leading to healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. The Vocational Training and Job Development and Placement program assists persons with developmental disabilities and other economically disadvantaged individuals secure integrated employment, attain economic self-sufficiency, and engage in competent community living.

The Addison Chamber of Commerce and Industry Strives to provide the best environment possible to enhance business in the Addison community and educational sessions for business and employee development.

The general purpose of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence is to eliminate violence against women and their children: to promote the eradication of domestic violence across the state of Illinois; to ensure the safety of survivors, their access to services, and their freedom of choice; to hold abusers accountable for the violence they perpetrate; and to encourage the development of victim-sensitive laws, policies and procedures across all systems that impact survivors of domestic violence.

Amnesty International's mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights.

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The mission of ABJ Community Services, Inc. is to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of families, children and senior citizens by offering effective health and human services.

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Apna Ghar is a domestic violence shelter serving primarily Asian women and children, and was the first Asian shelter of its kind in the Mid-Western United States. Apna Ghar takes its name from a Hindi-Urdu phrase meaning "Our Home", and since January 1990 has served over 5400 domestic violence clients. The Asian-American community, currently the fastest-growing population, demonstrates unique needs in language, religion, family systems and food preparation. Apna Ghar helps them heal and enhance their sense of dignity and self-respect.

The Ark of Safety Center, Inc., is a non-profit faith-based organization committed to restoring addicted and non-addicted individuals from the life altering decisions that have kept them in bondage. The Center provides housing and supportive services to men and women seeking peace and guidance towards healthy living and restoring their families. Christian values, morals and social principles is the Center's primary focus. With proper support and focus, participants will renew their confidence and return to their families and community.

Whether you’re an established business or a start up company, your business needs the advantage of a solid foundation and a strong network of contacts to succeed.

The Institute was established in 1992 as a pan-Asian, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The mission is to empower the Asian Pacific American community through advocacy, by utilizing research, education and coalition building. Current programs include Voting Rights, APA Empowerment Initiative, APA Resource Guide and advocacy against hate crimes. Our motto is to "educate, advocate, and empower," and with your help, we hope to continue doing just that.

The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce — a membership-driven association — shall serve as a catalyst for business development in the Aurora region.

Through the commitment and involvement of its over 900 Members, the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce by facilitating collaboration among the unique communities since 1969, is an organization of businesses committed to advocating and supporting a vibrant economy for the Barrington region.

The Barrington Career Center is here to help anyone in a job transition learn the skills needed to launch and maintain a successful job search in today's challenging job market. We offer networking, one on one job coaching, interviewing skills workshops, weekly seminars and much more.