We are thrilled that you would like to add your voice to the growing and diverse chorus calling for a cleaner, healthier Chicago-Calumet River system. We can't thank you enough for your involvement and support of Friends of the Chicago River's mission! Every gift makes you a member of Friends. 

Since 1979, Friends has been a proven leader in developing creative solutions to our river's most important environmental challenges. As effective as Friends continues to be, our members and supporters like you remain a major part of our success. Every dollar you donate, every hour you volunteer, every message you amplify helps us fill in another piece of the complex puzzle that is the river. 

Your gift, no matter the size, goes directly towards protecting and restoring the Chicago-Calumet River system for all people, water, and wildlife, and enables Friends to make real progress in addressing urgent challenges such as litter, pollution, chlorides and much more. Making your donation by December 31 also allows you to include your donation on your year-end taxes if applicable.

Make a membership contribution online or send to: 

Friends of the Chicago River

121 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1700

Chicago, IL 60601

Any gift to Friends makes you a valued member. In thanks, you will receive the following to keep you updated on Friends' work and how you can get more involved. 

• Subscription to The River Reporter, which is delivered to your home three times per year
• E-newsletter that provides critical news and river and wildlife stories
• Discounts on our canoe trips
• Invitations to Friends' special events
• Listing in Friends' Annual Report

Most significantly, members and donors receive the reward of knowing that their membership contribution has a direct impact on improving the health and vitality of the Chicago River and ensures future generations have access to the river equal to or better than current generations.

Your support can go even further if your workplace has a matching gift program. Request and complete the employee sections of your company's form, then send it to Friends of the Chicago River to do the rest. 

Learn more about other ways to give here!