The organizations listed below are afiliates who have demonstrated the ability to consistently improve the quality of life in the African American communities statewide. These not-for-profit affiliates are listed along with the Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc. in charitable campaigns in the workplace and can be individually designated as the recipients of payroll deductions.

BLACK UNITED FUND OF ILLINOIS - a self-help organization that provides financial and technical support to projects that improve the quality of life in African American communities and the umbrella organization listing the following affiliates in state, county and municipal charitable payroll deduction campaigns. (773) 324-0494

AFRICA INTERNATIONAL HOUSE-promotes cultural and educational exchanges between people of the African Diasporas 773/955-ARTS(2787)

AFRICAN AMERICAN AIDS NETWORK - agencies and professionals providing HIV education & treatment (312) 786-2226

AFRICAN WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS - referrals, education and leadership training for women of African descent. (773) 906-4073

BEULAH A.G. SMITH FOUNDATION (B.A.G.S.) - encourages and promotes family health & welfare; fosters growth in educational and cross cultural exchanges through community safety, creative expressions, recreational outlets and economic security (773) 445-6264

BIG BUDDIES YOUTH SERVICES, INC.

BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATRE - produces theatre that inspires cross cultural communication. 773/769-5516

BLACK ON BLACK LOVE - programs and community services that offer positive alternatives to crime. (773) 978-0868

BRIDGING THE TYS TO JORDAN, INC.

CABRINI CONNECTIONS - tutor/mentor network of over 400 citywide programs 312/492-9614

CLARA'S HOUSE SHELTER - emergency transitional shelter for women and their families. (773) 778-8854

COALITION FOR IMPROVED EDUCATION IN SOUTH SHORE (CIESS) - partners to improve learning patterns and behavior in South Shore schools. (773) 684-6070

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ALTERNATIVE ACADEMY (CCAA) - alternative high school and social service agency. Taking a holistic approach to educational enrichment and entrepreneurship (773) 762-2272

CONCERNED CITIZENS-MOTHER HOUSE-transitional housing, health care, supportive services for homeless women and children 773/252-5360

DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN MERICAN HISTORY - collection, documentation, interpretation of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent. (773) 947-0600

ETA CREATIVE ARTS FOUNDATION - main stage professional productions and classes in technical arts. (773) 752-3955

FREEDOM IN HOLINESS MISSION (SPRINGFIELD)

GLOBAL GIRLS, INC

GRANT A WISH, INC. - arranges for the granting of wishes to needy, disabled and abused children of all ethnic backgrounds. (312) 222-0525

ILLINOIS COUNCIL FOR COLLEGE ATTENDANCE - prepares and assists students for access to post secondary education. (708) 534-4132

INTERFAITH HOUSE - respite center where ill and injured homeless can heal and break the cycle of homelessness. (773) 533-6013

JACKIE ROBINSON WEST LITTLE LEAGUE

JAZZ UNITES, INC. - exposes and preserves jazz as a cultural expression for spiritual and community enrichment. (773) 734-2000

LIFE WITH LUPUS GUILD

MATTHEW HOUSE (Champaign) - nurtures and helps children from environments of trauma, reach their higher goals. (217) 352-3209

MATTHEW HOUSE (Chicago) - emergency day-time shelter for men, women and children. (773) 536-3661

MUNTU DANCE THEATRE - performs & teaches traditional and contemporary African American dance & music. (773) 602-1135

NATIONAL BLACK UNITED FRONT - social action org. (708) 389-9929

NATIONAL HOOK-UP OF BLACK WOMEN, INC. - collective voice for women's issues and concerns. (773) 667-7061

NEOPOLITAN LIGHTHOUSE (Domestic Violence Shelter & Lifeline Homeless Shelter) operates 365 days, 24 hours. 773/722-0006

OLIVE BRANCH MISSION - long term total rehabilitation services for destitute men and women. (773) 476-6200

POSITIVE ANTI-CRIME THRUST

THE PROVIDENT FOUNDATION

SOUTH SIDE COMMUNITY ART CENTER-the oldest resource for African American artists. An historic gallery and school.

SOUTH SIDE HELP CENTER - emergency food, clothing, infant nutrition, health education and workshops. (773) 445-5445

THE SOUTH SHORE DRILL TEAM

THE CHICAGO THEATRE COMPANY

THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND - merit scholarships for students attending public historically Black colleges and law schools.

*Black United Fund of Illinois charges a flat 8% on monies received on affiliate’s behalf.