# Care For Friends ## Pages - [Second Annual Sad Karaoke](https://careforfriends.org/sad-karaoke/): You are regretfully invitedto the second annual…. Sad Karaoke January 30th, 2026 at 8pm 3325 W. Wrightwood Avenue 2025 gave us MUCH to grieve. You are regretfully invited to turn your tears, fears, and rage into song on Friday Jan 30th at Gallery Wrightwood at our second annual SAD KARAOKE! Linden the Wizard & Casey […] - [CFF Mural by David Csiscko](https://careforfriends.org/mural/): A New CFF Mural by David Lee Csiscko Celebrates Community, Compassion, and Care Art with Heart on the Kennedy Expressway This holiday season, hundreds of thousands of commuters driving along the Kennedy Expressway will see a powerful new message of hope and connection. In partnership with renowned Chicago artist David Lee Csicsko, Care for Friends […] - [SNAP](https://careforfriends.org/snap/): Structured Volunteer Program & Training Toolkit:SNAP Benefit Retention With changes to SNAP requirements beginning as early as February 2026, Care for Friends has designed and begun implementing a structured volunteer program that supports individuals in meeting their work-related eligibility criteria while providing meaningful service to the community. The program may also help reduce the risk of […] - [Power Hope Winners 2025](https://careforfriends.org/powerhope_winners_2025/): Power Hope Award Winners 2025 Elsa Andrianifahanana Elsa Andrianifahanana Elsa Andrianifahanana is a law firm partner specializing in labor and employment, who also maintains an active pro bono caseload. She has dedicated hundreds of hours to successfully litigating challenging cases for domestic violence survivors, securing the justice they deserved. Dr. Brandon Baird Dr. Brandon Baird […] - [South Loop Community Table](https://careforfriends.org/south-loop-community-table/): South Loop Community Table South Loop Community Table (SLCT) is Care for Friends’ newest program in the South Loop! SLCT joined CFF because their community-focused ethos perfectly aligns with our Edgewater and Lincoln Park programs. SLCT is a weekly dinner party with people experiencing food and housing insecurity. We prioritize community by encouraging volunteers to […] - [Power Hope Nomination Form](https://careforfriends.org/power-hope-nomination-form/): Power Hope Nomination Form - [Sleepout Press Kit](https://careforfriends.org/sleepout-press-kit/): Under One Roof: Support from 1968 to Tomorrow Sleepout for Homelessness Press Kit Thank you for your interested in media coverage of Care For Friends’ Sleepout For Homelessness!  Below are various video clips and other files you are free to use in assembling your coverage. You will find more, generalized content in the Care For […] - [Sleepout Logistics](https://careforfriends.org/sleepout_logistics/): Coming Home Sleepout for Homelessness On-site Logistics Thanks for registering for our Sleepout for Homelessness!  Here are the details you need to know: We’ve created a fundraising media kit that includes pre-made videos, messages, and photos all ready for you to use to solicit support. Feel free to create your own, too. Get creative!  The […] - [Sleepout Participation Levels](https://careforfriends.org/sleepout-participation-levels/): REGISTER FOR SLEEPOUT! Sleepout Participation Levels THANK YOU for participating in Care For Friends’ Sleepout For Homelessness! At 7pm, we will be hosting a program at 530 W. Fullerton Parkway, where we will light our candles, hear some speakers share their stories of hope, and share some smores and hot cocoa.   In case you cannot join […] - [Sleepout for Homelessness](https://careforfriends.org/sleepout-homelessness/): Coming Home Sleepout For Homelessness7pm – February 20th, 2026 Donate to Event Register for Event This year, more than 58,000 Chicagoans experienced homelessness, and one in five households faced food insecurity. These challenges are being intensified by rising grocery costs and looming SNAP benefit cuts, impacting hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents, especially Black and […] - [Power Hope Winners 2024](https://careforfriends.org/powerhope_winners_2024/): Power Hope Award Winners 2024 Carol Blendowski Carol Blendowski With ears and heart always open for what others need, Carol imagined the earliest form of CFF’s Foot Clinic. It has now blossomed into a wide-ranging health screening clinic. Carol eagerly volunteers to provide meals and friendship to any in need.Amity Carrubba Amity Carrubba The Rev. […] - [Congratulations!](https://careforfriends.org/winner2025/): Congratulations! We are delighted to honor you on September 11th, and to recognize the incredible work of the Care for Friends community. Your efforts and unwavering commitment make a world of difference and we are excited to celebrate your contributions. Thank you and please fill out the form below to confirm your presence at the […] - [Thank you for your support of Power Hope](https://careforfriends.org/thank-you-for-your-support-of-power-hope/): Thank you for your support of Power Hope! TICKETS We’re thrilled to celebrate with you on September 11th, and recognize the incredible work of the Care for Friends community.  When you click the button below, you’ll be taken to BetterWorld – our platform for ticket sales, silent auction bidding and more! On the right side […] - [Sleepout Fundraising](https://careforfriends.org/sleepout-fundraising-kit/): Under One Roof: Support from 1968 to Tomorrow Sleepout for Homelessness Fundraising Kit We are so thrilled that you are joining our Sleepout!  As you work on your fundraising for the event, we’ve assembled some examples of what a donation can cover and videos that can be easily shared on social media or re-used in […] - [Power Hope Tickets and Event Information](https://careforfriends.org/power-hope-tickets-and-event-information/): You Help Us  POWER HOPE September 11, 2025 | 6:00 PM The Arbory2219 W. Grand AvenueChicago, IL. 60612 Tickets Here! POWER HOPE 2024 We invite you to join us on September 11th for Care For Friends’ annual benefit and awards celebration! Each fall, we gather together to honor the dedicated volunteers and community members who are […] - [Power Hope Award Winners 2023](https://careforfriends.org/power-hope-award-winners-2023/): Power Hope Award Winners 2023 Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Alexi Giannoulias (Democrat) was sworn in as Illinois’ 38th Secretary of State in 2023. Overseeing the largest Secretary of State’s office in the nation with more than 4,000 employees and 25 departments, Giannoulias is committed to improving road safety, modernizing […] - [Power Hope](https://careforfriends.org/power-hope/): Power Hope 2024 Nominations Are Now Closed Since 1968, Care for Friends has been empowering Chicagoans to build community and live their best lives. In 2017, our Community Awards program began recognizing individuals who are making their communities stronger, creating hope and adding zest to the lives of those around them. We are excited to […] - [Programs](https://careforfriends.org/programs/): Programs Building Pathways to Success FOOD Food For Friends Care for Friends serves 9,000 sit-down, hot meals each year to any guest in need through a three-days-per-week lunch program. Our meals are planned to address the unique needs of unhoused populations, emphasizing fresh produce and high protein contents. Meals are served with dignity and respect […] - [Partners](https://careforfriends.org/partners/): PARTNERS Our Partner Organizations We’re thankful to the following organizations and companies who have partnered with us to expand our services.If you would like to see your company or service listed here, please contact us. All Day Movers 220 N. Green Street #3012, Chicago, IL 60607 Big Apple Finer Foods 2369 North Clark Street, Chicago, […] - [Home](https://careforfriends.org/): 10,000+ full meals served every year become a volunteer CARING FOR OUR FRIENDS We’re here to help We tackle Chicago’s food, housing and healthcare crises through an all-inclusive, no questions asked approach that provides easy access to critical resources.  LEARN MORE Make A Monthly GIft Building pathways to success for Chicago’s unhoused. LEARN MORE Food […] - [Our Mission](https://careforfriends.org/our-mission/): OUR MISSION Shaping a future where access to food, housing, and healthcare is the reality for all. As a community hub, we tackle Chicago’s food, housing and healthcare crises through an all-inclusive, no questions asked approach to providing easy access to critical resources.  We aim to earn the trust of our guests and break down […] - [Privacy](https://careforfriends.org/privacy/): Privacy Matters Our Privacy Policy Overview Care for Friends is committed to protecting your privacy. This Statement of Privacy applies to the Care for Friends Web site and governs data collection and usage at all Care For Friends sites and services; it does not apply to other online or offline sites, products or services. Please […] - [Contact](https://careforfriends.org/contact/): contact us Get in touch We’d love to hear from you! Please feel free to reach us over the phone or email, or visit us in person for a hot meal and some friendly conversation. Meal Service 530 W. Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, IL 60614, USA 5749 N. Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA Office 530 […] - [Our Team](https://careforfriends.org/our-team/): Our staff works together with Care For Friends volunteers to coordinate meal efforts, donations, medical services, and so much more! TEAM Our Friendly Staff Eden Juron Pearlman Interim Executive Director Marcos Alvarado Programs Manager Michael Pickering On-Site Coordinator Linden Leman Director of SLCT Board Our Friendly Board Our board is composed of diverse members of […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)