One Good Deed Chicago | A Cities of Service Initiative

Chicago Cares Serve-A-Thon

Join Chicago at the 20th Annual Chicago Cares Serve-A-Thon. Attend the opening ceremony featuring Chelsea Clinton, serve at one of dozens of project sites across the city, and help continue a positive impact that's been two decades in the making, but is needed now more than ever. Check out Chicago Cares' new video to see what Serve-a-thon's all about: June 15, 2013

Venus de Miles

Venus de Miles is Northern Illinois’ first all-women’s road ride supporting Greenhouse Scholars, an organization that helps high-performing, under-resourced college students. Sign up for the ride on Sunday, July 28th 2013 to support the preparation of college students to succeed in their professional endeavors and make significant contributions in their communities: 2013 Venus de Miles Illinois

Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service

On April 9, 2013, Mayors across the country thanked those who serve and recognized their impact on the first-ever Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service. Chicago volunteers gave their time yesterday to build a library for middle school children at Ames Middle School. See Photos from the Day

Public Service Intern

Do you possess a passion for youth, education, volunteerism and civic engagement issues? Are you a current college level junior, senior or graduate school student in good academic standing? Are you enrolled in an accredited four year college offering a degree program or an accredited law school? Volunteer as an intern at the Mayor's Office and help One Good Deed Chicago! Find out more...

Kids Off the Block

Kids Off The Block was founded in July 2003 by Diane Latiker. "Ms. Diane" as the youth refer to her, got her inspiration from her mother Evangelist Ruth Jackson. KOB served over 2,000 youth since 2003 through structured programs and events. Visit Kids Off the Block