WGN TV Family Charities

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Partnership Focus

WGN-TV Family Charities is focused on creating opportunities for children and families to help them fulfill their potential. We hope to bring awareness to various organizations and to enlist community support to help make a difference in the lives of families throughout the Chicago area.

In 2022, WGN-TV Family Charities held three charity drives: Chicago Scholars Dollars, and the WGN Morning News Food and Toy Drives. The combined total of funds raised was matched by the McCormick Foundation at fifty cents on the dollar.

Including the 50% McCormick Match factored into the donations, WGN-TV Family Charities donated the following in 2022:

  • Chicago Scholars: $35,000
  • Greater Chicago Food Depository: $25,000
  • Off The Street Club: $5,500 (and over 2,500 toys)
  • Christmas in the Wards: $5,500 (and over 5,500 toys)

McCormick Match

The McCormick Foundation matches funds raised at 50 cents on the dollar. We pay all campaign and administrative expenses, so one hundred percent of all donations, plus the match is granted to qualified nonprofit organizations.

2022 at a Glance

Partnership Established

2021

Total Funding

$171K
in grants paid to date

Programs Funded

4
nonprofit organizations benefitted in 2022

Average Grant Size

$18K
in 2022

Our Grants Support

WGN Morning News Food Drive

The annual WGN Morning News Food Drive raises money to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a network of food pantries and similar programs serving the many Chicago families experiencing food insecurity.

WGN Food Drive

WGN Morning News Toy Drive

The annual WGN Morning News Toy Drive accepts toy donations and monetary contributions, both of which benefit Christmas in the Wards and Off the Street Club.

WGN Toy Drive

Chicago Scholars

Chicago Scholars uniquely selects, trains, and mentors academically ambitious students from under-resourced communities to complete college and become the next generation of leaders who will transform their neighborhoods and our city.

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Disaster Relief

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families.

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