Corporate Partner Engagements
Thank you for your interest in supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC). Below is a list of different ways in which your company can get involved with BGCC through in-kind donation drives.
Want to get involved with the Clubs, but don’t want have the capacity to go on site to a Club and still make a difference in the lives of Chicago’s kids? Consider in-kind donation drives at the office where you can facilitate a kit stuffing with employees without ever having to leave the office.
Review the opportunities below, listed in order of greatest need defined by the number of items needed annually for each category.
Should an organization like to support a Donation Drive listed below, complete the interest form at the bottom of this page and a member of our team will follow up within 48 hours.
Please refer to the Corporate Partnership FAQ’s on the previous page for additional information.
Donation Drives
Critical | > 3000 Items
Annual Back-To-School Drive: Providing new backpacks and school supplies each year is critical to setting our Club members up for success.
Click here to view the Back-to-School Drive Wish List or visit Back-To-School Drive page for more information.
Back-To-School Drive donations are encouraged from June - September.
Annual Holiday Gift Drive: Every holiday season we have a Holiday Gift Drive where we set out to collect more than 2,500 gifts to provide to our 20+ Clubs, for all our kids from 5-18 year old.
Click here to view the Holiday Gift Drive Wish List or visit Holiday Gift Drive page for more information.
Holiday gift drive donations are encouraged from October - December.
Essential | > 1000 Items
Art Supplies: It's not just about arts and crafts, but about providing a creative space for our kids to be themselves. Donate paint, crayons, ceramic clay, markers and so much more.
Click here to view the Art Supplies Wish List.
Art supplies donations are encouraged year-round.
Hygiene Supplies: Access to regular basic hygiene supplies is often a barrier for Club families. Donate assortment of items from shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and much more.
Click here to view the Hygiene Supplies Wish List.
Hygiene supplies donations are encouraged year-round.
Literacy Materials: With our early literacy program, I Am A Reader, we are always in need of books, writing supplies, and furniture to encourage a safe, fun environment to read.
Click here to view the Literacy Materials Wish List.
Literacy Materials donations are encouraged year-round.
Wellness Materials:
High Priority | > 500 Items
Aquatics Gear: One of the best part about our Clubs is we have pools to teach swim lessons. Donate swim suits, goggles, safety equipment or programmatic supplies to enhance the quality, fun and safety swim lessons.
Click here to view the Aquatics Gear Wish List.
Aquatics gear donations are encouraged year-round.
STEM and Tech Tools: As we continue to grow our specialized technology program, the need for recent equipment is ever growing. Donate cover protectors, stands, or even accessories.
Click here to view the STEM and Tech Tools Wish List.
STEM and Tech Tools donations are encouraged year-round.
Sports Equipment: Updated sports equipment is essential for providing the tools to grow in sport. Welcomed donations include basketballs, soccer balls, jump ropes, and so much more.
Click here for Sports Equipment Wish List.
Sports equipment donations encouraged year-round.
Winter Clothing: Keeping our youth and families safe for the winter is always a priority. Providing growing Club members with winter coats is welcomed before the winter season.
Click here for the Winter Clothing Wish List.
Winter clothing donations are encouraged from October - February.
Important | < 100 Items
Graduation Trunk Party: Celebrating our graduating seniors is one of the highlights each year. Providing materials for future college students, or those starting their careers is a great way to give back.
Click here to view the Graduation Trunk Party Wish List.
Graduation Trunk Party donations are encouraged March - June.
Journey to the West: Our annual character, leadership and career exploration trip for Teens demands materials our youth typically don't own. Items include luggage, hiking gear, and more outdoor items. Trip typically occurs in July-August.
Click here to view the Journey to the West Wish List.
Journey to the West donations are encouraged May-August.
STEM and Tech Tools: As we continue to grow our specialized technology program, the need for recent equipment is ever growing. Donate cover protectors, stands, or even accessories.
Click here to view the STEM and Tech Tools Wish List.
STEM and Tech Tools donations are encouraged year-round.
Corporate Partnership Interest Form