Experience the Joy of a Giving Circle

At Community Purse, we understand you want to make a difference, but may have limited time and resources. Our giving circles, inspired by Christian values, provide a way to multiply a single donation and connect you with nonprofits to improve the lives of vulnerable people in your community.

What’s Happening

Latest News & Posts

The Gift of Relief

The Gift of Relief

Spring in Chicago, which sometimes feels like an oxymoron, is officially here.  It’s lovely.  The birds are singing, the spring perennials in my garden have beaten the odds and bloomed amidst the freezing-to-hot-to-freezing weather we’ve had, and, miracle of miracles, summer is closer every day.

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Rounding Up: The Impact You May Not Always See

Rounding Up: The Impact You May Not Always See

I like when I’m checking out somewhere and there is an opportunity to “round up” to the next dollar amount and the money (less than a dollar) goes to a particular entity.  You get to decide and give a bit, all in the same 10 seconds.

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Expanding Our Reach, Growing Our Membership

Expanding Our Reach, Growing Our Membership

Welcoming male members to our chapters! There’s no reason to limit the fun to be had when we all gather to hear about and bless some of the amazing work being done in our communities, often for the most marginalized among us. We are putting out a virtual sign: Men Wanted!

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what we do

What is Community Purse?

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Discover groups of Christians in your area invested in empowering nonprofits and improving their communities.

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Imagine how great it would be to launch a giving circle that you know would help the most vulnerable in your community.

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Learn more about the impact of Community Purse and find resources to enhance generosity.

$720,000

donated so far during our quarterly, one-hour meetings

4 Chapters

gathering together to support local, member-nominated, nonprofits

180 Members

are a part of something larger by pooling contributions and learning more about nonprofits in their community

Together, we are sharing blessings and improving communities.

Long-Term Giving Impact

“I didn’t know I could have this kind of impact by joining a giving circle!”

“Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.”

1 Timothy 6:18