Started as a grassroots effort driven by Lynn’s family and friends in 1985, the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation has grown to one of the nation’s leading breast cancer research and education organizations. Located in Chicago, their impact is global. Raising almost $45 million for breast cancer research and the education of future breast cancer researchers and doctors, their goal is simple, to eradicate breast cancer by investing in early career doctors and innovative research.

Founded with one purpose – to nourish our neighbors at risk of hunger, the Greater Chicago Food Depository has worked against hunger and expanded to address the issues that cause food insecurity and poverty. Their mission is to end hunger. To achieve this mission, Chicago’s food bank connects our neighbors with healthy food, lifts their voices and advance solutions that address the root causes of hunger. For more than 40 years, the Food Depository has been driven by a mission that puts the needs of our neighbors first. CBI partners with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, donating time and resources to this incredible organization. 

Ronald McDonald House believes families cope better when they are together. They believe no family should have to deal with their child’s medical crisis alone. Their mission is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. RMH envisions a world where all children have access to medical care and their families are supported and actively involved in their children’s care. With 380+ Ronald McDonald House programs, 265+ Ronald McDonald Family Room programs, and 40+ Ronald McDonald Care Mobile programs, they have been keeping children and their families together since 1974! Our CBI staff continues to volunteer and give back to the Ronald McDonald house – donating time to package care bags and volunteering to cook hot meals! 

Sarah’s Circle was founded with compassion and the spirit of service. This non-profit is a safe, welcoming place for women experiencing homelessness. Through Sarah’s Circle, women are able to access shelter, food, showers, community, and more. Sarah’s Circle provides a full continuum of services for women, including housing, life necessities and support services – helping them permanently end their homelessness. Sarah’s Circle envisions a safe and secure home for every woman in Chicago! Last year, CBI raised $4,173 for this deserving organization! 

Living by their mission of rooted in the Gospel, united in prayer and community, sharing Franciscan joy, and serving generously, the Franciscan Sisters are an exception congregation of women who are dedicated to serving others for over 123 years. They serve the people of God through works prompted by their charism: care for children, the sick, the infirm, and the elderly; including, pastoral and social services. The Franciscan Sisters of Chicago have adapted to the changing needs of society. The ability and need to serve continues to evolve and they are responding with new ministries in the areas of affordable housing, home health, hospice, and various community benefit services. 

The mission of Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped, toys and distribute those toys to the less fortunate children at Christmas time. Their primary goal is, through the gift of a new toy, help to bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s deserving children. CBI has participated in Toys for Tots for numerous consecutive years! 

Sertoma Centre envisions communities where all people with disabilities live, work, and fully participate. Their mission is to provide opportunities that empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal success. Sertoma Centre embraces an environment that encourages respect for all through day programs and residential and home-based services. 

Sarah’s Inn is one of the most comprehensive domestic violence agencies serving the City of Chicago and the Western Suburbs. Their mission is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and the cycle of violence for future generations. Their vision is to create communities free of relationship violence. Sarah’s Inn engages over 23,000 individuals annually across their three programs. 

The Illinois Burn Prevention Association was created to raise money for children who have experienced a significant burn injury that required hospitalization. The Association raises money by hosting an annual golf outing and the generous support of sponsors! This money benefits the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and its “Camp I Am Me,” where children who attend build self-esteem while learning to deal with their injuries.  

Elim supports children and adults living with disabilities to lead their fullest, God-given, lives. Elim dreams big and impart those dreams in each individual they connect with – students, adults, schools, the community, and the world! Elim’s vision is to see those with disabilities thriving in their communities. They are dedicated to working to equip each student, adult participant, and community partners to make this happen (CBI being one of those community partners)! Elim hopes to create brighter, better days for all, now and in the future. 

The Yard Foundation is the leading resource for firefighters and their families in their time of need! Founded with the simple idea of firefighters helping firefighters, The Yard Foundation has grown into a force of over 50,000 members united by a shared purpose. The spirit of firefighters supporting each other is what led donations of over $750,000 to the families of fallen comrades in Balitmore, Chicago, Detroit, California, Franklin, Irmo, and beyond! Their vision goes beyond firehouse walls – from cancer battles to providing mammograms for at-risk women every October, they have greatly expanded to touch lives near and far! 

Chicago Backflow offers special non-profit/government discounts on our All-Inclusive service!  Join our initiative, CBI Cares, to support and give back, together we can make a difference!  If your non-profit has a building with backflow preventers that need to be tested, contact us today for a special quote!