Chicago Events
"Thank you for volunteering your skills to strengthen nonprofits in Chicago-land! Our programs launched in Chicago in 2006, and have since expanded to six counties. We’ve built an amazing community of volunteers from the North side to the South side. If you haven’t signed up to volunteer, simply review our volunteer information and complete a profile online. Do it pro bono!"
Local Events
The Taproot Foundation is proud to announce a milestone achievement:
Through our Service Grant program we've completed 1000 pro bono projects!
It's taken nine years of dedication, creativity, and turnipliciousness, but with the support of our nonprofits, pro bono consultants, and partners we've proven together that pro bono works.
Volunteer Orientation
You must be invited to attend orientation - complete a profile online to be eligible.
Upcoming orientations:
- Tuesday, February 23rd: 6-7:30 PM at TechNexus on 200 S Wacker Drive, 15th Floor
- Monday, March 9th: 6-7:30 PM at TechNexus on 200 S Wacker Drive, 15th Floor
- Wednesday, March 17th: 12-1:30 PM at our office on 205 West Randolph
- Wednesday, March 24th: 6-7:30 PM at TechNexus on 200 S Wacker Drive, 15th Floor
Locations for orientations:
TechNexus
15th floor of 200 S. Wacker Drive
- Driving Directions:
From the North: Take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) east into Chicago to the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290). Proceed east to the Wacker Drive exit. Proceed north on Wacker Drive to Adams Street.
From the South: Take the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) west into Chicago to the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290). Proceed east to the Wacker Drive exit. Proceed north on Wacker Drive to Adams Street.
From the West: Take the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) east to the Wacker Drive exit. Proceed north on Wacker Drive to Adams Street. - Public Transportation:
Metra: TechNexus is just over the bridge from Union Station and two blocks south of the Ogilvie Station.
CTA: TechNexus is two blocks west of the Quincy/Wells stop on the purple, brown and orange "L" lines. - Parking:
There are many parking garages near TechNexus. Some nearby suggestions include Union Station Self-Park (on Van Buren, between Canal and Clinton), Sears Tower Self Park (on Adams, between Wells and Franklin), and the Wacker/Monroe outdoor lot.
Taproot Foundation Office
205 West Randolph Street
- Driving Directions:
From the North: Take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) east into Chicago to the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290). Proceed east to the Wacker Drive exit. Proceed north on Wacker Drive to Lake Street then turn right on Wells Street and proceed to Randolph.
From the South: Take the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) west into Chicago to the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290). Proceed east to the Wacker Drive exit. Proceed north on Wacker Drive to Lake Street then turn right on Wells Street and proceed to Randolph.
From the West: Take the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) east to the Wacker Drive exit. Proceed north on Wacker Drive to to Lake Street then turn right on Wells Street and proceed to Randolph. - Parking: 215 West Lake or 200 West Randolph
- Public Transportation:
Metra: We are located 2 blocks norht and 4 blocks East of Ogilivie Metra Station
CTA: We are one block form the Washington $Wells stop via the Brown, Orange, Purple, and Pink lines
Recent Projects
At any given time, we are working with 50-80 of the most-promising nonprofits in and around Chicago. Last month alone, we completed projects with these organizations, leaving them stronger and more able to achieve their missions:
Association House of Chicago
Key Messages and Brand Strategy
Casa Central
Key Messages and Brand Strategy
DuPage Children's Museum
Advanced Website
East Village Youth Program
Key Messages and Brand Strategy
Inner Voice
Key Messages and Brand Strategy
Lincoln Park Community Shelter
Brochure
Mujeres Latinas en Accion
Advanced Website
REspiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago
Annual Report
$410,000 of pro bono services donated in January 2010!
A big THANK YOU to all of our pro bono consultant teams!
A big THANK YOU to all of our pro bono consultant teams!
Contact Us
Chicago Office
205 W. Randolph St., Suite 1220
Chicago, IL 60606
312.494.9073
chicago@taprootfoundation.org
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205 W. Randolph St., Suite 1220
Chicago, IL 60606
312.494.9073
chicago@taprootfoundation.org
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Advisory Board
Adam J Hecktman,Chair - Technology Center Director - Chicago, Microsoft
Steve Adelstein - President & CEO, Trillium Services Group
Charles J. Coustan - Equity Research Analyst, Wells Capital Management
Michael Leff - Senior Vice President & General Manager, Arc Worldwide
David Marzahl - Executive Director, Center for Economic Progress
Jason Saul - Founder & Managing Director, Mission Measurement LLC
Sarp Uzkan - Director of Technology Support Services, Chicago Tribune
Julia Vander Ploeg - Brand Marketing Director, Chicago Tribune
Jeff Zabin - Chief Evangelist, Fair Isaac Corporation
Steve Adelstein - President & CEO, Trillium Services Group
Charles J. Coustan - Equity Research Analyst, Wells Capital Management
Michael Leff - Senior Vice President & General Manager, Arc Worldwide
David Marzahl - Executive Director, Center for Economic Progress
Jason Saul - Founder & Managing Director, Mission Measurement LLC
Sarp Uzkan - Director of Technology Support Services, Chicago Tribune
Julia Vander Ploeg - Brand Marketing Director, Chicago Tribune
Jeff Zabin - Chief Evangelist, Fair Isaac Corporation
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