Vital Bridges helps people throughout metropolitan Chicago impacted by HIV and AIDS to improve their health and build self-sufficiency by providing food, nutrition, housing, case management and educational services.

We Need Your Help!
Vital Bridges operates on a $4.2 million annual budget with 83% of every dollar dedicated to providing food, shelter and support to people living with HIV and AIDS.

70% of our funding comes from public sources, but the remaining 30% ($1.2 million) must come from private sources.

Ways You Can Help!
Make a donation – Your $30 contribution will feed a person living with AIDS for two weeks; your $65 will provide a counseling session with a Registered Dietitian; $150 will house a family for one week.

Attend a Vital Bridges Event
Throughout the year, Vital Bridges hosts a number of exciting events that raise much needed funds for the people we serve. From a summer Croquet Tournament to a Holiday Brunch at Chicago's Four Seasons Hotel, from enticing theater series in the fall and spring, to our latest and greatest Chefs & the City, it is easy to participate. Check out the news and events page for upcoming events.

Extra Helpings
Through this special donor program, your monthly contribution of $15 to Vital Bridges’ food program adds up to two months of meals. When you sign up, Vital Bridges will charge your monthly donation to your credit card, and send you one thank you letter at the end of the year for tax purposes. It’s that easy. Click here to sign up today!

Feasting with Friends
Planning a party, open house, dinner, brunch, just about any social event in the coming months? Then join our Feasting with Friends program and help support Vital Bridges while having a good time. Instead of a house-warming gift or bottle of wine, invite your guests to make a contribution to Vital Bridges.

For more information about our fundraising programs contact cbenya@vitalbridges.org.