Giving
Your Impact
Every gift to Center on Halsted strengthens our ability to serve Chicago's LGBTQ+ community. Your donation provides vital resources - from nutritious meals for seniors to mental health services, youth programs, and community spaces where everyone belongs. Make a difference today with a gift that transforms lives.
In honor of Pride, all gifts are being matched dollar for dollar, up to $55,000, due to the generosity of Holly King, and Ron Nunziato and Neil Leahy.
Driving Impact, Inspiring Change
Join Our Donor Community
Center on Halsted’s individual donors are community-minded supporters who advance the community and secure the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people of Chicago. Your support is essential to the COH community, helping to ensure vulnerable people can get the help they need. No matter the level at which you give, we appreciate your caring and generous support.
Horizon's Circle
Supporters who give $10,000 and above annually receive access to:
- Insider briefings from CEO Joli Robinson
- And all the Ambassadors Circle and below
Ambassadors Circle
Supporters who give $5,000-$9,999 annually receive access to:
- An in-depth tour of Center on Halsted and private luncheon for 4
- Annual donor list in Amy N. Maggio Lobby
- A special gift from Center on Halsted
- And all the Advocates Circle experiences and below
Advocates Circle
Supporters who give $2,500-$4,999 annually receive access to:
- Center on Halsted lapel pin
- Priority RSVP and an additional 2 guests to Silver Fork dinner or brunch; invitation for you and 3 guests to both donor holiday gathering and Chicago Pride Parade viewing party
- And all the Directors Center experiences and below
Directors Circle
Supporters who give $1000-$2499 annually receive access to:
- Listing on Center on Halsted website
- Invitation for you and a guest (two people per household) to Silver Fork dinner or brunch, donor holiday gathering in December, and Chicago Pride Parade viewing party
- And all the Friends of the Center experiences
Friends of the Center
Supporters who give $50-$999 annually receive access to:
- Monthly Mission Moments donor newsletter from CEO
Many Ways to Make an Impact
Support Our Mission, The Way You Want
Every gift advances LGBTQ+ equality and community wellbeing
Fundraise for COH
Fundraise for Center on Halsted by creating your very own donation page. Follow the step-by-step prompts to inspire your friends, family, and networks to join you in making a difference.
Planned Giving
Leave a lasting impact on LGBTQ+ lives by including Center on Halsted in your estate planning, ensuring vital services continue for future generations.
Donating Stock
Maximize your charitable impact while receiving tax benefits by donating appreciated securities to support our essential community programs.
Donor Advised Funds
Support long-term LGBTQ+ community needs through your DAF, providing sustainable funding while receiving immediate tax benefits for your generosity.
Sponsor an Event
Help create memorable community gatherings that raise awareness and critical funding for our life-changing programs and services.
Donate a Vehicle
Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat and we'll reach out to you to arrange the pick-up of your vehicle donation, at no cost.
In-Kind Donations
Your product donations directly support our community programs, from youth services to senior activities, making immediate impact.
Donate Items
Each of our programs have different needs of products. Buy items from our wishlists to aid our programs and advance their success.
Get your organization involved
Become a Corporate Partner
Join us in our mission by becoming one of Center on Halsted’s corporate partners. Our Corporate Partnership Program offers a collection of benefits designed to engage your employees and recognize your organization’s support of Center on Halsted, the Midwest’s largest and most comprehensive LGBTQ+ community center.
Executive Partners
Lead Partners
Advocate Partners
Sustainer Partners
Supporter Partners
BDO Chicago
Bravo Hospitality Group
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Canadian National Railway Company
CenterLink
CMSA
Discover
Energy BBDO
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Ferrara Candy Company
Harbor Capital Advisors
J&L Catering
Jackson National
Kiki Queens
Lady Gregory’s
McCain Foods
Naturally Proud Network Pride at Kellogg
RUSH University Medical Center
Sikich
Target
TIAA
Twin Brook Capital Partners
Wintrust
Frequently Asked Questions
See firsthand how we serve and celebrate our community
Tour The Center on Halsted
We hold regular scheduled tours on Saturdays at 12:00pm. Individuals and groups up to 5 people are invited to join us for one of these tours. Pre-registration is required.
Stay Informed
Stay connected with Center on Halsted's latest programs, events, and community initiatives. Join our mailing list to receive news, updates, and opportunities.