Giving Tuesday means a lot to your local small businesses and nonprofits! Do Good In Your Neighborhood! CBAI Award, Giving Tuesday Takeover, CRA 11 Outstanding Award, ABA Award

#DoGoodInYourNeighborhood 

Our Marquette Neighborhood Commitment was recognized nationally with an ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award in Volunteerism and at the state level with an Excellence & Innovation BKD Award from the Community Bankers Association of Illinois. Both recognitions were awarded for our Community Pandemic Response and would not have been possible without the support of our employees and customers – like you!

Join us in making a difference this year by supporting our local nonprofits. Support our Giving Tuesday 2023 initiative and help by listening to their interviews below! 

 


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#DoGoodInYourNeighborhood

Learn about how different Marquette Bank initiatives help local surrounding area's nonprofits, community development and local scholarships.  

Interview with Christie Cox, First VP Director of Neighborhood (Marquette Bank Neighborhood Commitment)  

Interview with Manny Jimenez, Director of the CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) Department

 

2023 Giving Tuesday Interview Lineup:


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Port Ministries 

Bob Sirott spoke with David Hommy Gonzalez, the Port Ministries Executive Director. Listen to learn about how this group serves the under-resourced and under-served residents of the local communities (Back of the Yards, Englewood, Gage Park).
Donate Online   Volunteer

Bob Sirott interviews David Hommy Gonzalez from The Port Ministries


Toy Box Connection - Logo - Woman handing child a doll out of a toy box filled with other toys.

Toy Box Connection interview at 1:15PM

John Williams spoke with Michelle Maxia, Director of Toy Box Connection, about how her group's primary goal is to touch the life of a child through the gift of a toy, book or a day of fun. 
Donate via PayPal  Item Donations 

John Williams interviews Michelle Maxia, Director of Toy Box Connection.


Bank The Blue

Bank the Blue interview at 4:35PM

Bank the Blue's co-founder, Kelly Krauchun, was interviewed by Lisa Dent. Learn about how this organization raises funds to help provide confidential therapy sessions for Illinois law enforcement officers both on and off the job.
Donate Online   Volunteer

Lisa Dent interviews Kelly Krauchun, co-founder of Bank the Blue. 


Project Fire Buddies

Project Fire Buddies interview at 6:48PM

Project Fire Buddies CEO and founder, Kurt Degroot was interviewed by Jon Hansen. Find out how local firefighters give back by offering support to children fighting critical illnesses within our local  communities and surrounding states.
Donate Online   Find A Local Chapter

Jon Hansen interviews CEO and founder, Kurt Degroot, of Project Fire Buddies

 
 
Chicago Commons

Chicago Commons interview at 9:05PM on Nov. 29

Chicago Commons will be interviewed by John Landecker. Learn about how this organization has thrived for over 125 years in helping empower individuals and families to overcome poverty and systemic barriers and embrace opportunities.  
Donate Online   Ways To Support

John Landecker interviews Karina Slaughter, Chief Early Learning Officer at Chicago Commons.

 
 

Want to learn more now? Listen to last year's 2022 Giving Tuesday interviews or view more information about other local nonprofits below!


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PODER
Through a deep commitment to the needs of the immigrant communities on Chicago’s southwest side, PODER provides critical societal and workforce integration services with both immediate and long-term impact for families, communities, and employers throughout the City of Chicago.
Donate via PayPal   Get Involved - Volunteer or Teach

   
   

Association House
Association House serves a multi-cultural community by providing comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs in English and Spanish. They  promote health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement. 
Donate Online   Volunteer


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Greater Chicago Food Depository
This organization is Chicago’s food bank working to bring food, dignity and hope to our Cook County neighbors acting as the hub for a network of more than 700 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other food programs. 
Donate Online   Volunteer


Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & NW Indiana

Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Children's Hospital
This facility nestled in a grove of trees in Oak Lawn is our “little house in the woods” and provides support to families while their children are being treated offering comfortable, private rooms where families can get a good night’s rest knowing their child is close by.
Donate Online   Volunteer

 

BEDS PLUS

BEDS PLUS
BEDS Plus Care helps stabilize the lives of vulnerable individuals through housing and supportive services. BEDS Plus Care delivers emergency services, including overnight shelter, housing services and homelessness prevention to reduce and end homelessness in Southwest Suburban Cook County.
Donate Online   Volunteer


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Together We Cope
As a prevention agency, based in Tinley Park, this organization serves 27 south suburban communities providing resources including food, clothing, household goods and groceries to families in temporary crisis enabling them to stay in their homes.
Donate Online   Volunteer


Woodstock Institute

Woodstock Institute
Woodstock Institute works to create an economy where everyone has access to the financial services and resources they need to prosper by advocating for strong policy initiatives that are backed by research to close the racial wealth gap in Chicago, in Illinois and nationally.
Donate Online   Get Involved


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Latinos Progresando
This community organization provides immigration legal services, community education, wellness programming, cultural events and community organizing for Marshall Square/Little Village residents.
Donate Online   Shop Local: Marshall Square


The Monroe Foundation
The Monroe Foundation is a publicly supported not-for-profit community and enterprise development intermediary. We seek to educate, link and fund community development projects within low-income communities in that State of Illinois.
Donate Online    Become A Member


Metropolitan Family Services - Midway Center
Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857 Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers Chicago-area families to reach their greatest potential and impact their communities.
Donate Online   Volunteer


Christmas Without Cancer - Helping Southland Families Battling Cancer Since 2003

Christmas Without Cancer
This organization identifies need and then provides gifts as well as necessities to Chicagoland families that have members stricken with cancer to allow the beauty of Christmas to shine through while family members find comfort in their devotion to one another.
Donate Online   Volunteer

   
   
Economic Awareness Council

Economic Awareness Council
The Economic Awareness Council is a non-profit organization whose mission is to prepare students and families for the economic and financial decisions they will make both today and tomorrow. Meeting the needs of families and youth with limited resources is emphasized.
Donate Online    Volunteer


OPEN Center for the Arts
The OPEN Center for the Arts provides a space where all artists can come together to share, showcase, refine, and develop their talents as well as support entrepreneurship opportunities in the arts while connecting their growth to the community.
Support Online    Join


CPD 7th District CAPS - Domestic Violence Sub Committee

CPD 7th District CAPS - Domestic Violence Sub Committee
The Domestic Violence Sub Committee is part of the CAPS community outreach program in 7th District based in Englewood with volunteer members consisting of police personnel, community agencies, block club leaders, community residents, students, hospitals and faith-based organizations focused on neighborhood activities and programs to reduce domestic violence.
7th District Facebook  Get Involved in the Committee


Marquette Bank Affordable Housing Foundation

Marquette Bank Affordable Housing Foundation
This foundation (separate from the bank) offers home buying assistance to home buyers based on income and geographical qualifications to help promote home ownership by providing down payment and/or closing cost assistance to low/moderate income individuals in underserved communities.
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Marquette Bank Education Foundation
This foundation (separate from the bank) provides one-time scholarships to graduating seniors from over 60 local high schools. Since 1968, the scholarship program has awarded more than $3 million in scholarships to local students. Participating high schools select their scholarship recipient based on community service, financial need and academic achievement.
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Listen to our 2022 Giving Tuesday Interviews here.

Listen to our 2021 Giving Tuesday Interviews here.