Give Responsibly

Mother and Child getting groceries

Welcome to the City of Aurora’s Give Responsibly Campaign. Our philanthropic goal with this campaign is to redirect street charity to our community’s charitable and non-profit organizations that specialize in serving the City’s most vulnerable populations. We believe that each of us can make a meaningful impact in our community.

By giving through trusted organizations, we can uplift our neighbors experiencing homelessness, providing not just temporary relief, but a path toward lasting stability. Join us in creating positive, sustainable change by supporting structured, compassionate outreach.

The purpose of this campaign is to inform the community about the best and most impactful ways to give.

Let’s work together to give responsibly—download the campaign flyer to help spread the message.

English Version(PDF, 3MB)

Spanish Version(PDF, 3MB) 

Give

Hesed House

Hesed House is the 2nd largest homeless shelter in Illinois, providing emergency shelter, comprehensive support services, and long-term housing solutions to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Their mission is to end homelessness, one person, one family at a time.

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Volunteer

Association for Individual Development (AID)

AID supports individuals with physical, developmental, intellectual, and mental health challenges by offering a wide range of services, including housing, behavioral health support, employment assistance, and crisis intervention to help with independence and community integration.

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Volunteer

Mutual Ground

Mutual Ground provides comprehensive support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy. In addition to these services, they offer substance abuse programs to help individuals struggling with addiction.

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Volunteer 

Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry

Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry is dedicated to alleviating hunger in the Aurora community by providing free, nutritious food to individuals and families in need. Through compassionate service, the pantry distributes millions of meals annually and connects clients with additional resources to promote long-term stability and well-being.

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Volunteer

Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry

Dedicated to fighting hunger and empowering families, Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry provides food assistance, nutrition education, and specialized support, including programs for seniors and emergency aid.

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Volunteer

Loaves & Fishes Community Services

Loaves & Fishes provides nutritious food and comprehensive support services to help families in need. Their programs include emergency assistance, job training, financial literacy, and wellness education to promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

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Volunteer

Food Pantry Assistance
Be An Advocate.
Be An Ally.

We understand that not everyone has the time or resources to donate, so we've identified other impactful ways for you to support our unsheltered neighbors. You can advocate for Aurora’s homelessness initiatives by attending community meetings, sharing information on social media, and reaching out to elected officials to voice your support.

Want to be featured on the Give Responsibly page?

If your organization offers services that support individuals and families experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, or other critical needs, we’d love to include you in this important campaign!

Organizations featured will have the opportunity to share: 

  • Services provided 

  • Organization logo 

  • Address 

  • Phone number 

  • Email contact 

  • A direct donation link 

This is a great way to connect with those in need—and with residents who want to give back responsibly.

Interested in being included?

Please contact us at innovationdiv@aurora.il.us to get started. We look forward to partnering with you!

Contact Us

Viviana Ramirez
Chief Community Services Officer

 

Martha Paschke
Director, Innovation & Strategy

 

Lizette Mendoza-Hernandez
Project Assistant, Innovation & Strategy

 

Address
44 E. Downer Pl, Aurora, IL 60505

 

Phone
(630) 256-4550

 

Hours of Operation 
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

Resources

 

Feeding The Homeless

 

Temporary Warming Shelter

 

FAQ's

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