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Love in Action
We find it exciting—and infinitely rewarding—to be part of something that is radically changing lives and communities. We hope you agree. Every gift helps ICI serve children and families more faithfully and effectively through long-term, relationship-based ministry.
Looking to support something specific?
Your generosity can be directed toward a specific program or area of ministry.
ICI CARES
ICI Cares is a partnership of people committed to meeting vital needs in the lives of urban kids while sharing the good news of Christ’s hope and love. When you join ICI Cares, your monthly gift makes it possible for Christ-like mentors to walk consistently with children and youth—meeting practical needs, building relationships, and pointing students toward lasting hope.
Monthly Giving
Meeting vital needs while sharing the good news of Christ’s hope and love.
Through monthly support, ICI Cares ministers to K-12th-grade students who often face the challenges of poverty, broken homes, gang violence, and underperforming schools. Providing food for families meets basic needs and fights food insecurity. After-school clubs, mentorship, leadership development, and life skills programs prepare students with the biblical and practical tools they need for a successful future.
$25 Per Month
Allows a child to experience Christ’s love at our after-school clubs.
$50 Per Month
Develops a young leader through biblically rooted life skills training.
$100 Per Month
Supports a new believer as they progress through our Leadership Development Program
Other ways to give provide meaningful opportunities to support ICI’s mission beyond traditional one-time or monthly gifts. Through in-kind donations, stock gifts, or planned giving, partners can steward their resources in ways that align with their season of life while helping sustain long-term, relationship-based ministry with children and families.
These forms of generosity help ensure ICI can continue meeting practical needs, building trust, and walking faithfully alongside youth in Cicero, Humboldt Park, and surrounding Chicago-area neighborhoods.
Other Ways to Give
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Each year, ICI receives in-kind donations that directly support our programs and families. From school supplies for our Back-to-School Bash to food items distributed through our Food Assistance Program, these gifts help meet practical needs while strengthening relationships with the families we serve.
If you have goods or services you’d like to donate, we’d love to connect and see how they might be used.
Email us or call 773-384-4200.
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Donating appreciated stock is a tax-efficient way to support ICI’s mission. Stock gifts may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and youth.
Stock donations can be directed to support:
General ministry needs
Specific programs
Long-term sustainability of ICI’s work
If you’re interested in donating stock or have questions about the process, our team is happy to help guide you through the next steps.
Contact us at (773) 384-4200 to start a conversation.
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Planned giving offers an opportunity to make a lasting investment in ICI’s mission—supporting children and families now while extending your impact into the future. These gifts are often part of an estate or financial plan and can be structured in ways that reflect your values, priorities, and season of life.
Common planned giving options include:
Bequests through a will or trust
Naming ICI as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy
Charitable gift annuities or remainder trusts
Planned giving is always conversation-based. If you’re interested in learning more or simply exploring options, we’d love to talk and answer questions—no pressure or obligation.
Reach out to us or call (773) 384-4200 to begin the conversation.