Mission Statement
The Young Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago is a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer-based organization inviting people of all ethnic backgrounds to explore the Irish culture, meet new friends in the community, and help support Chicagoland charities.
Vision Statement
The YIFC plans to share its mission by hosting regular events for an ever increasing membership throughout the Chicagoland area while targeting activities and developing an infrastructure that allows the organization to raise over $50,000 in charitable funds each year.
Background
For over 25 years, The YIFC has raised money through planned events and given the proceeds to local Chicagoland charities. These events include the largest St. Patrick's Day party in Chicago and semi-annual trips to Ireland. We have also raised awareness of the charities we serve and have organized volunteer efforts to assist them. We are an entirely volunteer organization with limited overhead, with well over 90% of our proceeds going directly towards the charities we serve. While we promote the Irish culture with our events, our club is open to all people of every ethnic origin.
Read the YIFC history here.