2026 Program Sponsorship Opportunities

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Program Sponsorship Opportunties

Thank you for stepping up as a program sponsor! Your support is more than a moment in the spotlight—it’s a year-round partnership in building a brighter future for Chicago.

By sponsoring a Honeycomb volunteer project, you will create 12 months of lasting impact and visibility in the community. As a sponsor, you’ll be part of our Honeycomb hive, with opportunities all year to connect with our incredible network of families and nonprofit partners.

Here are the top 25 Honeycomb volunteer projects that need support right now. Please select your top five preferences, and indicate your top choice in the text box too. Your support will help sustain your sponsored project for an entire year of impact. Thank YOU!

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HEALTHY FOOD & BASIC NEEDS

Chicken & Waffles at Frieda’s | Frieda’s Place | Fuel a community meal and help provide essentials for neighbors at this soup kitchen in Back of the Yards.

Nourish Your Neighbors | Nourishing Hope | Fund grocery deliveries for homebound neighbors ensuring consistent access to healthy food.

Stock & Manage a Love Fridge | The Love Fridge | Keep a community fridge stocked, clean, and running, providing free access to fresh food in neighborhoods across Chicago.

Share Our Spare | Share Our Spare | Support the distribution of baby essentials like diapers, clothing, and gear so families in need have what they need for their children.

Volunteer at a Free Store | Our Lady of Angels (OLA) | Fund operations of a free community market in Humboldt Park, where families shop for clothing, housewares, and toys at no cost.

HOUSING

Make Meaningful Meals | Breakthrough | Fund a monthly meal service in East Garfield Park, providing home-cooked food and fellowship for women staying in shelter.

Cook Up Comfort | Sarah’s Circle | Support a monthly dinner service at one of Chicago’s only women-only shelters, ensuring meals that bring nourishment and dignity.

Sew a House a Home | Digs with Dignity & Sew Crafty Studios | Fund sewing sessions that turn discarded fabric into cozy bedding for families transitioning out of homelessness.

Furnish Homes for Families | Chicago Furniture Bank | Support the furnishing of homes for families in need, from kitchenware to furniture essentials, creating stability and dignity.

EDUCATION

Education Build Better Classrooms | Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange (CCRX) | Fuel classroom readiness by organizing donated supplies so teachers have the tools they need for students to thrive.

Build and Stock a Little Free Library | Little Free Library | Fund library boxes across Chicago, expanding access to free reading materials and promoting literacy.

ENVIRONMENT

Work in a Nature Preserve | Forest Preserves of Cook County & North Branch Restoration Project | Fund monthly conservation days to restore natural habitats and protect native species along the Chicago River.(10/year)

Clean Up a City Beach | Alliance for the Great Lakes | Fuel community clean-ups to improve Great Lakes health through litter removal and water quality testing (4/year)

Explore the Wild Mile | Urban Rivers | Support hands-on learning and stewardship at the world’s first floating eco-park, tackling river pollution and restoring native ecosystems.(5/year)

Grow Your Groceries | Chicago Grows Food & Stein Learning Gardens | Fund the distribution of grow kits and gardening education, helping families plant and harvest their own fresh produce. (5/year)

COMMUNITY

Show Care & Compassion for Mothers | Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) | Fund care kits and gifts for mothers in shelter, bringing comfort and hope during difficult times (4-6 times/year)

Drumming with Seniors | Lincoln Perry Apartments | Support lively drumming and movement sessions to keep seniors in Bronzeville active and engaged.

Host an Adaptive Sports Tournament | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | Fund an adaptive sports tournament, ensuring athletes with disabilities can compete and connect with community (4-6 times/year)

Making Cards for Military Families | National Veterans Art Museum | Support card-making workshops that deliver gratitude to military families.

ANIMALS

Support Shelter Dogs | One Tail at a Time | Fund enrichment and care for adoptable dogs, from snuffle mats to Kong filling, supporting adoptions and well-being.

Support Shelter Cats | Tree House Humane Society | Fuel enrichment activities and comfort for cats and kittens in care, reducing stress and easing their transition to adoption.

Puppy Love Promotes Healing | Aperion Care | Fuel therapy dog visits to seniors in rehabilitation and memory care centers, bringing comfort and joy.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Pillowcases for Pediatric Patients | Sew Crafty Studios & UI Health | Support creative workshops where colorful pillowcases are made to bring comfort to children receiving hospital care.

Lend a Hand to Lurie | Lurie Children’s Hospital | Support creative comfort items—blankets, board books, and activity kits—for children receiving hospital care.

Be a Holiday Hero | Holiday Heroes | Fund craft kits and hospital celebrations that brighten hospital stays for pediatric patients.

Brunch & Board Games | The Guest House | Fuel community brunches paired and games and crafts for patients and families in supportive housing.

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