The Chicago Council on Urban Affairs was established in 1971 as a civic organization to work with business, community, and government sectors to develop public policy recommendations that improve the quality of life for those who live, work, or play in Chicago.

The Council’s program focus is juvenile justice (reducing youth crime and reform of the Juvenile Court) and public policy and race (developing policy initiatives that employ racial/cultural diversity).

The Council’s supporters range from Fortune 500 companies to college students. Their support helps the Council conduct research, provide workshops and forums, publish urban affairs journals and magazines, maintain a web site, and produce cable shows about urban affairs.

Become a “Partner for a Better Chicago.” Support the Council today. All donations are listed in the Council’s annual report. The Council is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt charitable organization, and as such, all donations to the Council are tax deductible.

The Council has registered with PayPal, a national secure site which accepts credit card transactions and donations online. By clicking on a specific donate button below, you will be taken to the secure PayPal web site to complete the process. Of course, you may also send us a donation through conventional mail or phone us with your donation information.