A Worthwhile Pause
A college summer intern realizes the impact of her work at The ARK.
Because adversity can happen to anyone, The ARK helps Chicagoland Jews reach self-reliance.
WHAT'S ON DECK
A Different Way to Celebrate Your Birthday!
Ellie chose to celebrate her birthday by raising money for The ARK — through Facebook.
Shopping List
Help The ARK provide food and toiletries for over 2,000 families by shopping for these needed items.
No Longer Alone in the World…
When Stefan came to America from Romania four years ago, he got a green card and found work as a handyman. Things were looking up, until…
Be Like Noah
It’s almost impossible not to see a correlation between the Biblical account of Noah’s ark and the long series of mostly natural disasters that have taken place in our country over the past seven weeks.
Revitalized Employment Closet
Your dedication and generosity has already had an incredible impact on our clients.
OUR IMPACT
Lynne R.
Mother of 4
Thank you for giving me a new lease on life. I cannot express how grateful I am to your expertise and kindness. I feel so much better about life in general.
Josh S.
Unemployed professional
It is not an exaggeration to say that The ARK saved my life. The ARK gave me shelter and the myriad of services I needed to get back onto my feet. The ARK is the best friend I’ve ever had.
Robert L.
Senior on fixed income
You were instrumental in helping me pay my utility bill and getting my electricity turned back on. Thank you for being there in my hour of need.
VOICES OF THE ARK
“People in my situation fear being made to feel ‘less than.’ When I walk in and out of The ARK, my whole dignity is intact. In fact, I feel warmth and caring.”
– Actual ARK client
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