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What is Community Purse?
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Together, we are sharing blessings and improving communities.
$450,000
donated so far during our quarterly, one-hour meetings
4 Chapters
gathering together to support local, member-nominated, nonprofits
180 Members
“I didn’t know I could have this kind of impact by joining a giving circle!”
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Give the Gift of Generosity with Your Family this Christmas Season
By Jeff and Jenny King Dear Kids, Merry Christmas! We have been so blessed to have a Savior that was born and came into the world to die for each of us. What an amazing truth! We will be forever grateful for the gift of eternal life that comes through Him. John...
Local organizations doing good during the pandemic
By Carolyn Dun A nonprofit in Illinois has a unique proposition that redistributes goods from donors to the nonprofits that need them. GiveNKind offers a way to collect and warehouse gently-used individual items or large quantities of new items from canceled orders,...
Doing Good During the Pandemic
By Carolyn Dun Do you wonder where discarded items often go? Landfill. A newer nonprofit in Illinois has a unique proposition that redistributes goods from donors to the nonprofits that need them. GiveNKind offers a way to collect and warehouse gently used individual...