General Fund
Give to the General Fund
Your generosity helps create safe spaces, build lasting relationships, and support consistent ministry for children, youth, and families.
Your gift supports ICI’s work with children and families in Chicago and Cicero—making consistent, relationship-based ministry possible every day.
All online donations are processed securely. Your gift directly supports ICI’s programs and ongoing ministry work.
ICI is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Where Ministry Happens Every Day
Gifts to ICI’s General Fund provide essential support for the day-to-day ministry that makes all of our programs possible. These contributions allow ICI to respond to real needs as they arise—supporting staff, facilities, transportation, and the consistent presence that children and families count on.
Because the General Fund is flexible, it helps sustain the full scope of ICI’s work across seasons, programs, and locations.
What Your Gift Supports
General Fund donations help make it possible for ICI to serve children and families through:
Relationship-based after-school programming for students in kindergarten through 12th grade
Mentorship, discipleship, and leadership development that happens over time
Camps, sports leagues, and life skills opportunities that broaden students’ experiences
Food assistance and practical support that strengthen families
Facility operations, supplies, and safe spaces where kids belong
Transportation and logistics that help remove barriers to participation
Staff who show up consistently, week after week, year after year
Why the General Fund Matters
While some donors prefer to give toward a specific program, the General Fund allows ICI to support the whole picture—both the visible programs and the behind-the-scenes needs that keep ministry running faithfully and responsibly.
This flexibility helps ICI:
Meet needs as they arise
Keep programs stable and consistent
Invest in long-term relationships that change lives over time
ICI serves children and families in Chicago, Cicero, and surrounding Chicago-area neighborhoods through long-term, relationship-based ministry.
Looking to support something specific?
If you’re interested in supporting a specific area of ICI’s work, you may also direct your gift toward one of our programs below.