Your Support Matters

Make a difference in the lives of Chicago's elementary students and teachers. When you support the WITS Mission, you empower students to discover themselves through reading while developing foundational literacy skills. Whether you make a donation, partner with us, or fundraise, your contribution directly impacts the lives of Chicago elementary school students and teachers. Your support is not just appreciated - it's vital.

Make a One-time Donation
Make a recurring donation
Make a donation in someone's honor
FUNDRAISE FOR WITS
MATCHING GIFTS

For more than 30 years WITS has served Chicago Public Schools students through private support from individuals, foundations, and corporations. WITS relies on your support to ensure that our programming is consistent and reliable at no-cost to our partner schools.

donate once

Recurring donations

Make the committment to support a better public education by creating opportunities for every student in Chicago to be literate. Give monthly and  support teachers and students in Chicago all year long.

donate monthly

DOnate in someone's honor

Honor a loved one by supporting the life-enhancing benefits of literacy and a passion for learning.

donate

fundraise

Start a fundraising campaign in just a few minutes. Whether it is a bake sale or collecting donations for your birthday, your fundraiser will allow WITS to invest in programming where it is needed most. 

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matching gifts

Many employers will sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees.
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Partnership Opportunities

As a WITS partner, your support funds literacy-based mentorship and book-granting programs that foster literacy growth, mentor relationships, and book access—making these essential programs free for schools and families.

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Program Partner

$40,000

Year-long mentorship for 20+ volunteers

Cross-marketing with your team

Dedicated blog post

~82K website sessions a year

Employee mentors to deliver book bags to students

Dedicated social media post

~7K social media followers

Logo featured on t-shirts for 600 mentors and teachers

Logo featured on book bags for 1,000 students

Logo featured on literacy activities for 1,000 students

Logo featured in emails

~10,000 subcribers

Logo featured on WITS web pages

~82K website sessions a year

Nominate a WITS Associates Board member

Partner With UsSchedule A Call
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School Partner

$25,000

Dedicated social media post

~7K social media followers

Logo featured on t-shirts for 600 mentors and teachers

Logo featured on book bags for 1,000 students

Logo featured on literacy activities for 1,000 students

Logo featured in emails

~10,000 subcribers

Logo featured on WITS web pages

~82K website sessions a year

Nominate a WITS Associates Board member

Partner With UsSchedule A Call
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Book Buddy

$15,000

Logo featured on t-shirts for 600 mentors and teachers

Logo featured on book bags for 1,000 students

Logo featured on literacy activities for 1,000 students

Logo featured in emails

~10,000 subcribers

Logo featured on WITS web pages

~82K website sessions a year

Nominate a WITS Associates Board member

Partner With UsSchedule A Call
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Educator Enthusiast

$10,000

Name featured on book bags for 1,000 students

Name featured on literacy activities for 1,000 students

Name featured in emails

~10,000 subcribers

Name featured on WITS web pages

~82K website sessions a year

Nominate a WITS Associates Board member

Partner With UsSchedule A Call
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Classroom Champion

$5,000

Name featured in emails

~10,000 subcribers

Name featured on WITS web pages

~82K website sessions a year

Nominate a WITS Associates Board member

Partner With UsSchedule A Call
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    UPCOMING EVENTS

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    Building Relationships with Students in a Virtual Environment

    Join WITS for a panel discussion featuring three Chicago Public Schools educators who will share their perspective on leading and empowering small groups of students, and provide tips for strengthening relationships in a virtual environment.

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    Fill out a volunteer application.
    Learn more about our Mission & Outcomes.
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