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While Chicagoans pride ourselves on our resilience, we all need and deserve access to equitable mental health care. When you give to NAMI Chicago, you help us directly support individuals in crisis, connect people with services, continue our advocacy and work toward mentally healthier futures.

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Donate through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

Support NAMI Chicago directly through your Donor-Advised Fund. With DAFpay, you can securely recommend a grant from your DAF in just a few simple steps.

More ways to support NAMI Chicago

There are many ways to support NAMI Chicago’s mental health work beyond a financial contribution. If you’re not in a position to donate, please consider another form of giving.

Non-cash giving

Giving through assets can create greater impact with significant tax benefits for many donors. You can make a gift through:

Stock or securities

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from your IRA

Legacy and estate plans (wills, trusts, beneficiary designations)

Contact Development Director Matt Boston at 312.477.3593 or matt@namichicago.org to explore these forms of giving.

Attend a fundraising event

NAMI Chicago’s fundraising events, including Light the Darkness and NAMIWalks, are a great way to support our work while connecting with like-minded community members.

Start a fundraiser

NAMI Chicago is proudly supported by our community through outside fundraisers, including rock concerts, bake sales, and golf tournaments. Anyone can host a third-party NAMI Chicago fundraiser — contact us to learn more and get started.

Keep up with NAMI Chicago on social media

Find relevant, up-to-date mental health resources on NAMI Chicago’s social accounts. You’ll hear about our latest news, policy action and more!

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