Every dollar invested in quality Early Care and Education saves up to $17 on government expenditures by reducing costs of remedial education, grade retention and crime.
- The Economic Impact of the Early Care and Education Industry in Illinois Study

When you give to Christopher House, you make an investment in a child, you help shape the course of a family’s future, and you help strengthen Chicago’s communities.

Whether you can give $1 or $1,000, when you give to Christopher House, you become a part of the solution. We encourage you to give what you are able and know that your gift will make an indelible impact.

Why Donate to the Christopher House?

Because in hard economic times, donors should fund those programs that meet the highest criteria. Christopher House measures outcomes to ensure that our programs are effective and addressing areas of need.

We have a web of services that help break the cycle of poverty and prevent crime, abuse, neglect, and ignorance by targeting key areas of family and community needs.

 Figure: 86% of funds go directly to programs.