charity partners
The Young Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago is committed to raising funds to help support local Chicagoland charities and their missions.
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At all times, YIFC works with two charities, with the Board voting on a single new charity on an annual basis. Partnerships last for two years. YIFC creates its own events, like happy hours and Forever Green, as well as partnership events, like White Sox and Blackhawks games to raise money for it's partners.
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In addition to monetary donations, YIFC educates its members and guests of its events about our charity partners, exposing a new audience to the charities and their missions. The Board of Directors and YIFC members also look forward to volunteering and fundraising events with our charity partners throughout the year.
$60,000+
split annually between our charity partners*
Pat Mac’s Pack is a nonprofit established in memory of Patrick McNamara, who battled brain tumors for 11 years and passed away at 13 in 2011. Honoring Patrick’s positive spirit, the organization funds pediatric brain tumor research at Lurie Children’s Hospital and provides financial assistance to families with children undergoing cancer treatment, including comfort bags for kids receiving radiation therapy.
Major fundraising events include a St. Patrick’s Day Party in March and a 100K bicycle ride in June, alongside smaller events throughout the year. Since 2014, Pat Mac’s Pack has donated nearly $2 million to support research and aid families with children battling cancer.
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Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has been a safe haven for at-risk youth in Chicago since 1887, offering a nurturing home, emotional support, and essential life tools to help young people overcome trauma and build successful futures.
Rooted in Catholic faith, Mercy Home provides shelter, therapy, education, and mentorship to children facing abuse, neglect, and instability. Their mission thrives through strong partnerships with families, donors, and community members committed to transforming young lives.
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* $60,000 is based on our 2023-2024 donations to our two partner charities. Amount donated may vary from year to year