helping all communities!

Millions of families across Illinois go without basic necessities. Help us to provide for them and meet their individual needs.

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Cora's Helping Hands Inc; We are the faces of hope in the communities providing resources and strategies to recreate a fresh start. We do this One Day, One Family, One Community at a time.

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We are always looking for the next opportunity to help a community in need. With the current pandemic plaguing so many lives and families, it's our duty now more than ever to stay vigilant in helping communities and families succeed with vital information and tools to meet their basic and individual needs.

CORA'S EVENTS

James G. Terry Scholarship Foundation
Deadline To Apply: June 10th, 2022
Annual Scholarship Deadline
Annual Scholarship Deadline
Annual Scholarship Deadline
It's the 2nd year for the James G. Terry Scholarship Foundation to award Illinois high school graduates with a scholarship to aid them in their collegiate studies as they gain educational advancement for themselves, their families and communities.
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Cora's Helping Hands Third Annual Toys for Tots Give Away
Sat, Dec 10
Location is TBD
Location is TBD
Location is TBD
Cora's Helping Hands is proud to share the 2022 Toy Drive! This is our 3rd annual Christmas event and we are honored and proud to show love and support to IL families with the help of our continued sponsor Toys 4 Tots and Epsilon Nu Sigma Philo Affiliate
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Back 2 School Bash & Cora's Helping Hands 2nd Year Anniversary Celebration
Sat, Jul 09
BBF Center For The Arts
BBF Center For The Arts , 1512 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
BBF Center For The Arts , 1512 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
Cora's Helping Hands is wrapping up their calendar year with double celebrations! Join them for the 2022 James G. Terry Scholarship Foundation Awards and the 2nd Annual Back To School Bash!
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4th Annual Valentine's Day Senior Breakfast "A Day of Love"
Sat, Feb 12
Ravenswood Supportive Living
Ravenswood Supportive Living , 1922 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Ravenswood Supportive Living , 1922 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Share the LOVE with our seniors for Valentines Day! Join CHH in our annual event dedicated to seniors living in assisted care facilities.
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2nd Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Feeding The Community Event
Sat, Nov 06
YMEN Foundation
YMEN Foundation, 1241 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
YMEN Foundation, 1241 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
Join Cora's Helping Hands and Holistic Hub as they partner for the 2nd year in bringing Illinois families a Pre-Thanksgiving meal and winter essentials as they pour into people and meet their needs.
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A 2nd Wind Annual Empowerment Dinner
Sun, Sep 26
A 2nd Wind Annual Empowerment Dinner
A 2nd Wind Annual Empowerment Dinner, 3535 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
A 2nd Wind Annual Empowerment Dinner, 3535 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Join Shanta Hogan Walker and her esteemed Honorees for an evening of empowerment for women who have gone through it all and found their 2nd Wind!
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Back 2 School Bash & Cora's Helping Hands 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
Sat, Jul 10
Young Men's Educational Network
Young Men's Educational Network, 1241 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
Young Men's Educational Network, 1241 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
Can you believe it! Cora's Helping Hands is 1 yrs old! The non-profit dream quickly turned into a reality with the help and support of all of YOU!
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A Day of Giving "Pop Up" Pre-Thanksgiving
Sat, Nov 07
7220 S Halsted St
7220 S Halsted St, 7220 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621, USA
7220 S Halsted St, 7220 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621, USA
Cora's Helping Hands has partnered with Holistic Hub to bring hot meals to those in need during the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Community Outreach Event- Were Still In This Together
Sat, Sep 12
BBF Family Services
BBF Family Services , 1512 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
BBF Family Services , 1512 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
Join Cora's Helping Hands and Sponsors to shed hope light and love during these challenging times for the community.
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Faith Partnership with WOFEN for ComUNITY Family Day
Sat, Jun 27
St Rest No 2 Country Kitchen
St Rest No 2 Country Kitchen, 727 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619, USA
St Rest No 2 Country Kitchen, 727 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619, USA
Join Cora's Helping Hands along with other Chicagoland women owned business unite to bring awareness and a day of collaboration with the WOFEN (Women of Faith Entrepreneur Network) CommUNITY Family Day held on the side of Chicago, at the historic, St. Rest #2 Country Kitchen Restaurant
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Community Pop-Up give away!
Sat, Jun 13
West Suburban Community Pantry
West Suburban Community Pantry, 6809 Hobson Valley Dr, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA
West Suburban Community Pantry, 6809 Hobson Valley Dr, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA
Surprised giveaway to families at local food pantry.
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2nd Annual Pre-Valentine's Day Brunch
Sat, Feb 08
Symphony of Chicago West
Symphony of Chicago West, 5130 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
Symphony of Chicago West, 5130 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
Join Cora's Helping Hands for the 2nd annual Pre-Valentine's Day Brunch to spread hope, joy, laughter and love to the senior citizen community.
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1st Financial Literacy Workshop
Sat, Nov 09
Oak Park Public Library - Maze Branch
Oak Park Public Library - Maze Branch, 845 Gunderson Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
Oak Park Public Library - Maze Branch, 845 Gunderson Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
Join Cora's Helping Hands as they present families with Financial Literacy. Come receive vital information about building and restoring your credit with this financial workshop to freedom.
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Cora's Community Outreach Day
Sat, Jul 13
Woodridge
Woodridge, Woodridge, IL, USA
Woodridge, Woodridge, IL, USA
Join Cora's Helping Hands as they go spread some good ol fashion good times and a smile at a local men's group home.
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1st Valentine Day Brunch
Sat, Feb 09
Brookdale Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living, 1700 Robin Ln, Lisle, IL 60532, USA
Brookdale Senior Living, 1700 Robin Ln, Lisle, IL 60532, USA
Join Cora's Helping Hands at their 1st ever annual event, helping to provide hope and a smile to the senior citizen community during the month of Love.
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