DIRECT EFFECT CHARITIES is a 501 C3 tax exempt, non-profit charitable foundation with a unique goal. Our purpose is to raise awareness as to what YOU can do to make a difference in the lives of those in need. We are people helping people and our hearts are with the children, for they are our future.

We believe charitable giving is enhanced by participation, beyond the act of simply writing a check. Throughout the year, we sponsor hands on programs that you can become directly involved in, thus our name "DIRECT EFFECT". We have worked with underprivileged children through Chicago's public schools since 2001, and in Orange County, California, since 2017.

Your support is vital to our growth. We need you to work with us, as we know that we can not do it alone. Together, we can change lives for the better and enrich our own lives as well. Please take a moment to review our current programs. Your participation in any of them would be greatly appreciated.

We can and will make a difference, one child at a time.

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Read our recent newsletters:
December 2022
November 2022

Recent press:
Chicago Tribune: Donated gift cards fill Chicago's Love Fridges in pandemic

Older newsletters:
September 2021
March 2021
January 2021 November 2020 (info for California donors)
October 2020
April 2020
February 2020