Lend a hand for the holidays

As the holiday season begins,

few gifts are greater than lending a hand up

to those in our community who need it most.

Chicago is filled with volunteer opportunities

and ways to give back that will lead to many happy returns.

Local real estate brokerage Urban Real Estate 

has made it a significant part of its mission to give back,

year-round, to various organizations,

on behalf of its brokers and clients.

Five places to check out today that are

always looking for helping hands, and open hearts:

1. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is always looking for volunteers, not just at the holidays, but year-round.  According to its website, The Food Depository serves more than 812,000 individuals or 232,100 households each year. With an array of programs also focused on children, older adults and veterans, the organization also boasts a complete Volunteer Calendar where help is needed.
2. ChicagoCares.org is a tremendous resource for learning more about getting involved. In addition to holiday activities, the group promotes hundreds of monthly group volunteer projects to help with immediate needs for organizations across Chicago.
3. Union League Boys & Girls Club (ULBGC) was founded in 1919. Its mission, “To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens,” still holds true. Young adults from across Chicago have received scholarships, education, mentoring and safety from the ULBGC.  
4. All Chicago unites our community and resources to provide solutions that ensure and sustain the stability of home.
5. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Chicago Chapter supports funding and resources to cure cystic fibrosis, and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives.

Wishing you and yours a heartfelt holiday season,

from your friends at Urban Real Estate.

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