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CHICAGO SHARES vouchers are an answer. They are a convenient, safe and constructive means to provide meals for hungry people.
We want to help, but we are:
Chicago
Shares
...is
a voucher program
that provides an opportunity for the community to aid homeless people
in a constructive way. Often people don't want to give cash when approached
on the street, but do wish to provide meals for the hungry. The vouchers,
in $1.00 increments, are redeemable for food and personal care items by
area merchants. They may be purchased at various selling points listed
on our Participants
page. Vouchers
are also available by mail through the order
form located here. You can print the order form, mail it in
with your check, and we will mail you back the vouchers.
Each month, Chicago Shares reimburses merchants for all vouchers they have accepted. In March 2009, for example, in the Holy Name Cathedral area alone, over $1000.00 was reimbursed to four merchants: Jewel at Clark and Division, Dominick's at Grand and Columbus and two area Subway shops. This means that, just in the area of that participating location, more than 200 meals were provided to hungry people.
Chicago Shares is an ecumenical effort, involving several area churches. To meet the ongoing needs of our community and increase awareness about the program, Chicago Shares would like to expand the number of distribution points for the vouchers and involve more merchants.
If you have suggestions, would like to sell vouchers, or assist in the coordinating work of the voucher program, please leave your name and number at (312) 573-4469 or email us at coordinator[at]chicagoshares[dot]org . One of our volunteers will call you back. Thanks!.
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Chicago Shares - 730 N. Wabash Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Telephone: 312-573-4469
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