Supporting the work of Episcopal Charities enables us to live out our faith by extending Christ’s compassion to those in need. Through practical assistance and programs that uplift communities, Episcopal Charities transforms lives by providing essential services, support, and hope to the most vulnerable among us.

Episcopal Charities is the social outreach arm of the Diocese of Chicago. Together, we fund partner organizations and projects throughout the region and support the development of leaders.

NON-PROFIT PARTNERS

We provide 3-year unrestricted grants to 17 organizations across Northern Illinois

PARISH PARTNERS

One-year grants to Episcopal churches that wish to begin or enhance an outward-facing project for the most vulnerable in their communities

CATALYST PROJECT FUND

A new pool of resources that is dedicated to smaller, high-impact endeavors

INNER CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM

We provide opportunities for leaders in our partner organizations to develop their spiritual and emotional capacity as leaders for the benefit of the organizations they serve

Curious About What we do?

Since our founding in 1960, thousands of lives have been transformed through the work of Episcopal Charities across northern Illinois. As the social outreach arm of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, Episcopal Charities accomplishes its mission through the support of an outstanding network of partner agencies. In addition to annual operating grants, Episcopal Charities walks alongside our partners by providing regular training opportunities for organizational leaders through the capacity building program. Following the completion of a new strategic plan in June of 2020, Episcopal Charities will launch two new grant-making initiatives to accompany our ongoing support of current partner organizations. The new grant-making initiatives represent forward movement into areas of unknown territory and uncertain terrain where we join all those who risk hope in the midst of the deep challenges before us.

Planned Giving

Planned Giving allows anyone to contribute substantially to Episcopal Charities — regardless of your income or financial status, whether you have one talent or five. It is a way in which everyone has a chance to further God’s work. Moreover, planned giving also provides significant financial benefits to the giver.

Discover more about how you can plan for your own future as well as make a lasting impact:

Our Annual Report for 2024 is now available for download. Check out all of the beautiful work we are up to in the Diocese of Chicago!

We are pleased to unveil our new strategic plan which is outlined at the link provided below. This plan provides funding for new projects and endeavors while faithfully stewarding the gifts with which we have been entrusted.