Planted by the Water: A Reflection on Our Fall Fundraising Dinners
This fall, Episcopal Charities tried something new. In place of our Autumn Soirée, we gathered in friends’ homes to hear how Episcopal Charities has nurtured life across the Diocese of Chicago for decades. In September, Olivia Elliott and Michael Paik welcomed guests to their Bucktown home, and in October, Elisha and Nina Gray opened their home in Winnetka. Together, the two evenings raised over $50,000 at little cost.
Announcing the Second Phase of Multi-Parish Energy Audits
In 2025, five parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago opened their buildings to an energy auditor and began acting on what they learned. This year, six more congregations will follow. Through a partnership between Episcopal Charities and Eco DioChicago, each will receive a Level II energy audit to help it care for creation and use its resources well.
Partner Spotlight: Until No One Is Hungry, the Sandwich Board Opens Every Thursday
For more than 40 years, the Sandwich Board has served lunch every Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Aurora. We spent a morning with the volunteers who make it happen. We also saw how a Parish Partner Grant is helping the ministry grow.
Announcing our 2026–2027 Parish Partners!
Episcopal Charities awards grants to 11 Chicago-area parishes for outreach in hunger, accessibility, senior care, and community connection.
Episcopal Charities 2025 Impact Report
In 2024, we announced a funding shift that would help free our resources for new opportunities through The Catalyst Project Fund. Read through the 2025 report to learn more about how the Fund has enabled us to respond to needs in our communities as they emerge.
Meet Jacob Sierra, our new Communications Manager!
Episcopal Charities is pleased to welcome Jacob Sierra as its new Communications Manager, where he will work to deepen our reach and sharpen how EC tells its story of impact across the Diocese of Chicago.
