BURNERS WITHOUT BORDERS
Chicago, IL
Burners Without Borders, Chicago Working Group, is a local branch of a national organization - Burners Without Borders, International. We are a grassroots organization committed to bettering the lives of those in our own communities as well as those around the globe. We accomplish this through a variety of local, national, and international projects where we work together with other chapters and members nationwide to bring about the stated goals for our projects. We would love to have your help with one of our ongoing projects or to help you start your own. You can view some of our past projects HERE as well as the ones currently being supported HERE. If you would like to submit your own project for consideration, please check out HERE for more information
2023 BWB CHICAGO PROJECT UPDATES!!
Thanks to our dedicated volunteers & this community's donations and support in 2023, this quarter we have been able to do a lot in our local communities. Drop down to see what we've done OR CLICK HERE!!
***We're here in your community and looking for your help! If you are looking for a great way to spend some time with great people making a difference in your local communities, READ ON! Recently we have ...
***Put on our annual Winter Ball ***
***Raised funds from the Winter Ball to continue funding our Community Grant Salon project with our Fiscal Sponsor, the Bold Urban Renaissance Network (B.U.R.N.), a 501(c)(3) non for profit, allowing donations made to BWB Chicago eligible for tax deductible status***
***Collaborated with other local non for profit groups and projects to raise awareness for their causes in our community & worldwide througthrough our fundraising event**
***Collaborated with the Cleaver Cats to collect and distribute 11 bags of cat & dog food to 4 foster families currently helping 5 cats & 2 dogs***
***Raised funds from private donors to expand the current project reach***
***Collected and distributed 5 bags of items including (but not limited to) winter weather rated sleeping bags, men's & women's coats, men's & women's sweater pants, & thick blankets as a part of the Free Store Project***
***Through our Free Store project, volunteer hours, and private donations we accomplished: ***
*178 clothing items donated & distributed
*24 wooden pallets & 5 tents donated & distributed
*10 battery packs were purchased for distribution
*Moving expenses covered for 2 individuals to alternate temporary shelter locations
***Our members participated in Chiditarod fundraising for the Greater Chicago Food Repository and were able to collaborate and re-start the BWB Food Distribution Network (FDN) project (see prior work HERE)***
***In 2023 the FDN Project has already provided 68 hot meals provided for 11 individuals with a focus on the Logan Square, Noble Square, Wicker Park & Humboldt Park neighborhoods of Chicago***
WANT TO VOLUNTEER WITH AN ONGOING PROJECT OR UPCOMING EVENT?
LEARN HOW TO START YOUR OWN PROJECT & RECEIVE FUNDING! CLICK HERE!
CLICK HERE TO EMAIL OUR PROJECT COORDINATOR FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THANKS FOR BEING PART OF THE BURNERS WITHOUT BORDERS COMMUNITY!! WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU!
Check out some of our ongoing projects
(from our national site)
Burners Without Borders (BWB) is a grassroots, volunteer-driven, community leadership program whose goal is to unlock the creativity of local communities to solve problems that bring about meaningful change. Supporting volunteers from around the world in innovative disaster relief solutions & community resilience. projects, BWB is known for the unbridled creativity they bring to every civic project they do.
Currently Chicago BWB is locally focused and has ongoing food distribution, animal rescue, community resource/free store center, legal advocacy, and other fundraising projects taking place. We also collaborate with other members nationally on smaller local projects.
In the past we have done projects locally including community gardens, grant programs, & food drives as well as fundraising for local & national relief efforts.
We have also participated in national and international projects involving disaster relief for hurricanes, fires, tornadoes & tsunamis as well as a number of other international community development projects.