Illinois Chapter

Get Involved

Are you interested in getting involved with the Illinois/Wisconsin Chapter? Read about some of our opportunities below. You can also check our list of upcoming Chapter events, or find information about our Take Steps walks, or our Team Challenge training program.

Volunteer

We are always looking for dedicated volunteers to help out in a variety of ways. Volunteer positions range from one-time events or projects to ongoing support for events and programs. When you donate your time, talent, money, resources, and skills, you will help make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Please email [email protected] if you’d like to get involved in any of the below opportunities!

Current Volunteer Needs

Event Committees - Join one of our event committees to assist in planning and fundraising for our events! Each committee's needs differ, and we'd welcome having a conversation about what opportunity would be the best fit!

• Take Steps (Chicagoland, Madison, Milwaukee)
• Milwaukee Gala
• Chicagoland Gala
• Chicagoland Drive Out IBD Golf Classic

Event-Day Assistance - All of our events require event-day volunteers to be a success! From check-in to sharing Foundation information, we are certain we will find the right fit. Visit our events page to see event dates & times. 

Donate

Send us a gift and help support Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis research. This gift can also be made in honor of or in memory of a loved one. Visit the donation portion of our website to learn more about different ways you can donate. You can donate online here. 

Attend an Event

Throughout the year, the Illinois Chapter has events that could use your support. Whether fundraising for Take Steps, hosting a table and joining with friends for the Evening of Hope dinner, or driving out IBD on the green, we would love to have you involved. Check out our events page to find what is right for you. 

Advocacy Network

Would you like to get updates on public policy related to IBD research and patient support? Join the Foundation's Advocacy Network to receive the monthly newsletter and advocacy alerts. Get more information and sign up here.

The Wisconsin Advocacy Liaison is Luke Wolfe. Contact him at [email protected].

Workplace Giving

Workplace giving offers an easy way to support the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation through your employer. If your workplace offers payroll deductions, matching gifts, volunteer grants, or another employee giving program, you may be able to designate the Foundation as your charity of choice. Visit our workplace giving page to learn more.