Ways to Donate

Our programs and services can reach the entire Chicago community because of your financial support. As a registered 501(c)(3), your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Consider making a generous gift to Lawrence Hall today.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Development@lawrencehall.org.

Just as knowing your income each month is helpful for budgeting, we benefit from having donors commit to monthly, bi-weekly, or even quarterly amounts that we can count on to sustain our programs and services.

To begin automated donations, select “recurring donation” in the Gift Amount section of our donate page or contact Development@lawrencehall.org.

Did you know that thousands of companies match donations to Lawrence Hall? That means when you give, you have the chance to multiply the impact of your donation.

Click here to access our search tool to see if your company will match your donation.

Planned giving, also known as legacy giving, ensures your impact on the future youth and families of Lawrence Hall. Whether you would like to put your donation to work today or make an impact after your lifetime, you can find a charitable plan that helps support Lawrence Hall.

For more information, download our planned giving information or email plannedgiving@lawrencehall.org.

Our scholarship program enables academically advanced children to attend parochial high schools, vocational schools, colleges, and universities.

These scholarships include: 

• The Samuel J. Gentile and William P. Fotis Scholarship
• Marcia L. Kladder Scholarship
• Melissa Brockway Scholarship
• Albert H. Meers Scholarship

Consider donating to one of our scholarships or funding a new one in your namesake.

Support Lawrence Hall at our annual gala and become a Fall Fête sponsor! Learn how you can involved in this celebratory event here.

Do you provide grant opportunities and think Lawrence Hall would be a good fit? Reach out to grants@lawrencehall.org and to see some of our current organizations we partner with, visit our Funders page.

Our youth, families, and communities always need hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and other everyday items, as well as support for our in-kind drives.

Help us meet these needs by making a purchase from one of our Amazon wish lists below:

• Lawrence Hall’s Amazon Holiday Wish List
• Lawrence Hall’s Amazon Back to School Supply Wish List
• Lawrence Hall’s Amazon Winter Clothes Wish List

Whether donating new school supplies or volunteering your time, see how you can help our youth get back-to-school ready every summer during our Back to School Supply Drive.

Help make the holiday season full of hope for our youth and families and participate in our Holiday Wish List Drive! Whether you’re fulfilling an individual wish list, hosting a toy drive, or volunteering at one of our gift wrapping parties, there are plenty of ways to get involved in the holiday magic here.

Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat to Lawrence Hall by simply completing the short form at the link below, and Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) will reach out to you to arrange the pick-up of your vehicle donation at no cost to you.

Learn more about the vehicle donation process at https://careasy.org/nonprofit/Lawrence-Hall

Every winter, we release holiday cards that feature cover artwork from our student artists. These cards are perfect for sharing the joy of the season and Lawrence Hall’s mission with friends and family!

Check our Holiday Shop in early November for information on available card designs and how to order.

Show that you are a proud supporter of Lawrence Hall with a shirt, jacket, hat, and more from Cloztalk, our partner for quality Lawrence Hall-branded wearables. Click or tap the button below to view our Cloztalk clothing collection.