This group was created to get the word out about events supporting the health and well-being of animals, Chicagoland shelters & rescues, and Chicagoland park preservation efforts. Most of the meetups are philanthropic in nature but we'll also be meeting up for pup friendly picnics, walks, and play dates at dog friendly parks. If you have a passion for improving the lives of animals in your community or if you're looking for fellow animal lovers to hang out with on a pretty day we’d love to meet …

Would you like to make a difference abroad? Explore new cultures… meet new people…or just have some fun? Join over 20,000 volunteers abroad and make a difference while creating memorable experiences that will stay with you forever! The range of supported volunteer projects, challenges and meaningful tours is endless. Volunteer vacation travel programs in 24 countries for, over 15 years, is owned by First Choice/TUI Travel and is the worlds largest volunteer vacation travel company. We also offer …

Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is one of Chicago's oldest and largest domestic violence organizations. The Junior Board increases CAWC’s exposure to the community by obtaining additional resources to support CAWC programs and aid CAWC's mission of ending domestic violence through a self-help, empowerment approach.  This approach provides counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence, including a shelter for women and children.  Junio …

GiveForward.com is an online fundraising platform that builds a community of support for those going through a medical crisis. With our Meetup group we hope to extend our reach and build a community of both offline AND online support. In addition to GiveForward ambassadors, members will include social workers, survivors, fighters and caregivers. Each meeting will be an opportunity for those going through illness, supporting a patient, or working with patients to talk about the struggles they fac …

Actions. Speak. Louder. At ONE, we achieve change through advocacy. We hold world leaders to account for the commitments they've made to fight extreme poverty, and we campaign for better development policies, more effective aid and trade reform. We also support greater democracy, accountability and transparency to ensure policies to beat poverty are implemented effectively. ONE works closely with policy experts, African leaders, and anti-poverty activists to mobilize public opinion in support …

This is the social hotbed of 826CHI volunteer greatness. Meet, whisper, write in code, give digital high-fives, throw out questions, propose gatherings, and most of all pal up in support of 826CHI's mission to inspire kids in Chicago to write. Onwards, agents!

This is a group of actual heroes that meet twice a week to change the world. We have been meeting since 2000 to find ways to be modern day superheroes by funding retired CIA, NSA, KGB, Mi6, Delta Force (SFOD-D) and Interpol operatives to work with the FBI to stop Extreme Human Rights Abusers. If you care about human rights abuse and the United Nation's 37 Rights of Children and would like to have a direct hand in stopping badguys please join us!! We need more local heroes to join our group!

AARP Chapters are nongovernmental, nonpartisan community service organizations. Chapters get involved in making our communities better places to live by organizing and participating in a variety of community service projects. Chapters make a difference in state and national issues as they receive state legislative alerts and information to influence policy decisions. You will make new friends by meeting with people with similar interests and areas of concern.

Creatively Caring provides opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment.  Families with children of all ages are encouraged to participate in our projects.  By taking an active part in community service, our youth develop self-confidence and cultivate a greater sense of responsibility, tolerance and empathy for others.  When we plant these values as seeds in our children, they grow with our children and eventuall …

This is a group for moms and kids to connect and create friendships with other Christian homeschoolers in the area. It is a group where children and moms can encourage and support each other in this great adventure. Our meetups include park and play dates, field trips, holiday parties, and volunteer opportunties.

The Parent Connection is a social and support group for moms, families and their young children. Members include stay-at-home and working parents throughout McHenry County. Forming and strengthening friendships between both parents and children is a priority. Members participate in playgroups, field trips and holiday parties sponsored by The Parent Connection. In addition, parents are able to socialize and help each other learn more about parenting techniques, discipline, child development, prob …

Welcome to the One World Family I Meditate Chicago Group hosts "FREE MEDIATATIONS" all over the chicagoland. is a Volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live life to it's fullest potential. Whether you are new to meditation or you are a long time meditator, these FREE guided meditation sessions are for you. Come and dive into the Stillness Within which will leave you refreshed,relaxed and rejuvenated. Do you know the power of your breath? Our life is cr …

4-days after the 2010 earthquake struck Haiti, Chicagoans of this Meetup started spreading the message that HAITI needs help for a long, long time. One of the inspiration to start this group was an e-mail received 1-day after the earthquake, from Meetup co-founder Scott Helferman. He suggested to think about how to help Haiti by means of using a Meetup. Obviously if you’ve donated your share already, kindly pass this information to someone who likes to further help. Honestly your word-of-mouth p …

Glenview Women of Today is a 30 year old community service organization, now a 501(c)(3) non-profit, whose 80 members raise money and donate time to support many local charities. Our group is a chapter of two larger organizations, the Illinois Women of Today and the US Women of Today. GWT welcomes members from all communities. While most members reside in Glenview, some are from Northbrook, Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, etc. We are a diverse group of women of all ages: singles, moms, worki …

Who we are We are an LGBT meet up group with a particular emphasis on getting people together who have recently come out or are in the earlier stages of the coming out process. We also welcome LGBT people who are new to Chicago. So in short, we’re newly out or coming out, or new to Chicago. We know that when you come out it can be difficult and intimidating to get involved with the ‘gay scene’ or to meet other gay people. Our mission is to provide a social space where we can get together, learn …

Tori Joy's Smiles is an organization that sends fun, supportive, cheerful mail to kids who are going through difficult situations. We'll meet on a regular basis to share our crafting supplies and make cards together, as well as brainstorm more ways to help Tori Joy's Smiles grow and send smiles to more kids. You can also join us on Facebook!

Please Exercise your Power of SPEECH - People listen to us. A lot of indians living here as NRIs, residents or citizens have the inner urge to do something for there country but don't know how to start or can't find a support system. Some of us have decided to take an initiative to spread an awareness among community members nationwide and provide them a support system. This will serve as a forum to meet and greet like minded people, make friends and share/implement ideas to better our motherla …

Kenneth Young Center is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit, provider of comprehensive mental health and senior citizens' support services based in Elk Grove Village, IL. Our mission is to help people feel good, do better and find solutions by providing counseling, assessment, treatment, and resource coordination. We are inviting those with an affinity for making a difference in their community to “Meetup” with Kenneth Young Center Group to make a difference, have fun, meet new people and network. We in …

The Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Area Chamber of Commerce (GLMV) is the largest and most active chamber in Lake County, Illinois. The GLMV Chamber of Commerce is an active and positive voice on behalf of its members, working to create a favorable environment for business. The GLMV Chamber is an advocate for business, actively supporting and promoting local business in the bustling Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills area. We further provide numerous prog …

Pets for Vets, a national 501(c)3 organization, is an entirely volunteer run organization that has chapters throughout the US, and most recently in Chicago. Essentially, our organization pairs veterans suffering from PTSD or TBI with shelter dogs at no cost to the veteran. Our goal is to bring the joy and unconditional love of a pet to someone who could benefit from this specific type of healing. Studies have shown the therapeutic effects having an animal can have, especially for those with PTSD …

The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club is a non-partisan, non-denominational, volunteer women's organization. It's members are dedicated to supporting and raising the awareness of charitable organizations, individuals in need, and the community. We meet the last Tuesday of every month at 7pm at Emmett's in Downers Grove.

Summer 2013 Events that support fundraising efforts for Leukemia Cup Regatta. You do not have to own a boat, be a member of a club, or know anything about Lake Michigan to have fun at these events!!

Mission Statement: Charity4LIFE’s mission is to provide resources to rehabilitate street kids worldwide. We encourage humanitarian efforts and provide social advocacy through weekend warrior activism. Who is “The Street Kid”? On the Street: Children on the street earn their living or beg for money on the street and return home at night. They maintain contact with their families. Oftentimes they are inadequately protected, supervised or directed by responsible adults. Of the Street: Children …

One Brick provides support to local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. We enable people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments. What makes us even more unique is that One Brick chapters are 100% volunteer-run! We have no employees...we don't even maintain offices! In fact, on a National level …

“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” - Unknown “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost --------------------------------------- Do you love Hiking and Adventures? Welcome to the Chicago Hiking, Outdoors, & Social Meetup Group. We strive for adventures, fun, and friendships. This group is for people who en …

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children 5 and younger in the communities of Elmhurst, Villa Park and Lombard. Our goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun! We plan a wide variety of daytime activities every month for Moms to attend with their kids as well as one or more "moms only" evening events. Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchan …

Welcome to The Girlfriends and Giggles Social Club of Chicago, or as we affectionally call ourselves, "The G & G". We are a fun, active and casual meetup group for women in the NW suburbs and greater Chicagoland area, ages 25+. Whether you are single, married, partnered, widowed, divorced or separated we are looking to make new friends, have lots of fun in the process and hopefully are the right fit for you! We have a very high rate of returning members to our meetups and we pride ourselves on b …

Welcome to The Original Chicago English Bulldog Meetup Group where awesome bulldogs and their Moms and Dads unite to share their love and interest in this great breed! At over 1,900 members that literally circle the globe, we are the largest and one of the oldest English Bulldog Meetup Groups in the US and within the worldwide Meetup network. Our knowledgable members interact through our Message Board sharing wonderful stories and valuable health and behavioral information about owning and carin …