 |  | About CHC Illinois Community Health Charities Illinois is part of a national federation of America's premier health organizations that have joined together to promote wellness in the workplace. As the Illinois affiliate, we raise charitable contributions for our 43 member health charities, while also serving as a conduit to healthcare resources and volunteer opportunities. Over 200 employers participate in Community Health Charities of Illinois. Employees designate the charity or charities where they want their donations to go, knowing that their funds will be used to provide research, education, patient services and outreach in local communities across the state. In fiscal 2010, we raised $1.8 million through workplace campaigns for our member agencies and other health charities designated by givers.Community Health Charities of America is one of the most cost-effective non-profit organizations in the country, with Administrative and Fund Raising (AFR) expenses at just 2.2%. View a copy of the most recent annual report for Community Health Charities of Illinois, which shares the same commitment to keeping operational expenses as low as possible. Our Charities Community Health Charities of Illinois represents 43 health charities in the state of Illinois, including local institutions and Illinois offices or affiliates of national organizations. Community Health Charities is partnered with both public and private sector employers. We are part of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), encompassing the United States Postal Service, the military, and other federal agencies; and we also are part of SECA (State and University Employees Combined Appeal). We are especially proud of our partnerships with private sector employers, who display their own corporate social responsibility by facilitating employee giving and promoting wellness by offering their employees the health choice. Community Health Charities of Illinois is a 501(c) (3) non profit organization. It is governed by a Board of Directors made up of volunteers from our member charities, our campaigns, and from the community. The professional staff of Community Health Charities of Illinois helps employers in all aspects of their workplace giving campaigns, as well as in providing information about health resources and health-related community involvement. When an organization fosters workplace giving, everyone wins – the employer, the employee donors, and the beneficiary charities. Ask us to show you why and how you should get started. Community Health Charities of Illinois is an affiliate office of Community Health Charities of America. Nationwide, affiliate offices of CHC work together for a healthier America. | |
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