Our Impact

Lessons That Last a Lifetime

 Our MINDSET

We learn, give, and grow together

+ Organizations

Nonprofits across the city rely on us to fortify their work. We provide reliable volunteers and vital resources, while growing passionate supporters for the long-term.

+ Volunteers

We work where we live. Honeycomb volunteer families come from all over the Chicago area — representing 88% of our city’s zip codes. 83% of Chicago volunteers live in low to moderate income neighborhoods.

Unlimited Opportunities

Through a range of programs, resources, and partnerships, we tackle our city’s big challenges. Our volunteer programs are designed so that families can learn, give, and grow together.

Community Impact

A Decade of Doing Good

Since 2011, more than 30,000 kids and families have volunteered with Honeycomb, touching the lives of countless Chicagoans. Honeycomb kids work and learn alongside their parents — preparing home-cooked meals at shelters, growing fresh vegetables at city farms, and building nature trails along the Chicago River. Families are not just giving back, they’re helping transform the quality of Chicago’s communities for the long term.

Healthy Food & Basic Needs

Housing

Environment

Education

Community

Health & Wellness

Seniors

Family Time

Arts & Culture

Civic Engagement & Social Justice

“Honeycomb has been an amazing outlet for me to work together with people dedicated to service. When members of our community work in unison to solve a problem, we can achieve lasting change.”

— Evan Sill, Honeycomb Teen Leader

our bold approach

We put kids at the forefront of social change

Youth are leading movements across the country, and we’re mobilizing our youngest right here in Chicago.

Gaining perspective

We help kids connect with complex issues through personal experience. 72% of Honeycomb parents say their kids are more informed about social issues after volunteering with us.

Inspiring empathy

Caring for others is at the core of Honeycomb’s programs. Through our enriching site-specific curriculum, we challenge kids and parents to leave their biases at the door and deepen their emotional connections to others.

Connecting communities

Chicago is richly diverse, but incredibly segregated. We bring families together to explore our city, learn about social issues, and work together to build stronger communities for all. Families from 120+ local zip-codes participated in our programs last year.

Strengthening nonprofits

Nonprofits across the city struggle to keep up with demand for service. We bring them people-power and resources. Beyond volunteering, 37% of Honeycomb kids donate goods and 18% donate money to our local partners.

Building a culture of philanthropy

When Honeycomb families engage in civic activities together, it makes an impact that lasts for generations. Research shows kids who volunteer with their parents are 3X more likely to volunteer and donate later in life.

Screen-free quality time

Call us old-fashioned, but we believe the best memories are made offline. Honeycomb programs are designed to help families take a break from their busy schedules to connect with each other and others through service.