A Different Way to Celebrate Your Birthday!
Ellie chose to celebrate her birthday by raising money for The ARK — through Facebook.
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Because adversity can happen to anyone, The ARK helps Chicagoland Jews reach self-reliance.
WHAT'S ON DECK
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.
Shopping List
Help The ARK provide food and toiletries for over 2,000 families by shopping for these needed items.
Help Babies in Need!
Get behind our diaper drive to help babies and tots who need diapers (in sizes 4, 5 & 6) and pull-ups (all sizes)!
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.
TAKE A VIDEO TOUR OF THE ARK
When you are struggling financially, you lose a lot of choices. So in every interaction big and small we strive to treat our clients with dignity and to give them back the opportunity to make choices.
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