Support the Next Generation of Chicago Voices
Your generosity funds our in-school residencies and public programs, ensuring that poetry is accessible to Chicago students and communities. Join us in building a future where creative literacy is a fundamental part of every child’s education. For being a part of our community and for supporting the city’s boundless imagination, we are grateful. Thank you for being a champion of Chicago poetry.
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Where your donation goes
$10,000 Sponsor a School
Supports a school for four, ten-session residencies. School Sponsor recognition includes four named residencies for the year, recognition at the annual student reading, an invitation to two exclusive poetry month and spring events, an illustrated student poetry chapbook, your choice of two of the following: CPC ringer tee, boxy tee, or tote, a collection of our vintage posters, or one broadside.
$2,500 Sponsor One Classroom
Supports a classroom for one ten-session residency! Residency Sponsor recognition includes a named residency for the year, recognition at the annual student reading, an invitation to two exclusive poetry month and spring events, an illustrated student poetry chapbook, your choice of two of the following: CPC ringer tee, boxy tee, or tote, or one broadside.
$1,000 Sponsor Eight Student Poets
Sponsors eight students in a classroom residency. Includes: 8 Student Sponsor recognition, recognition at the annual student reading, an invitation to two exclusive poetry month and spring events, and your choice of two of the following: CPC ringer tee, boxy tee, or tote.
$500 Sponsor Four Student Poets
Sponsors four students in a classroom residency. Includes: 4 Student Sponsor recognition, recognition at the annual student reading, invitation to an exclusive poetry month event, an illustrated student poetry chapbook, and your choice of two of the following: CPC ringer tee, boxy tee, or tote.
$250 Sponsor Two Student Poets
Sponsors two students in a classroom residency. Includes: 2 Student Sponsor recognition, invitation to an exclusive poetry month event, an illustrated student poetry chapbook, and your choice of one of the following: CPC ringer tee, boxy tee, or tote.
$125 Sponsor a Student Poet
Sponsors one student in a classroom residency. Includes: Student Sponsor recognition, a new illustrated student poetry chapbook, and fun goodies.
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Make a donation by mail
Make a check payable to Chicago Poetry Center:
Chicago Poetry Center
1448 E. 52nd St, #256
Chicago, IL 60615
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Legacy giving
Ensure your commitment to our cause endures for generations to come. By including us in your will, trust, or as a beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance policy, you can create a lasting legacy of support. Reach out to support@poetrycenter.org to get started.
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Enjoy the convenience of electronic giving directly from your bank account. ACH transfers (also known as e-checks) are a safe and efficient way to make a one-time or recurring donation, often with lower processing fees than credit cards, allowing more of your gift to go directly to our work. Reach out to support@poetrycenter.org for details.
Donations allow us to annually support:
2,600+ students engaged in weekly poetry programming
10,000 students engaged in poetry performance and pop-up programming
100 Chicago area teachers in programming and continuing education credits
50 Chicago poets with teaching and performance opportunities
300 pages of free poetry resources for the public in our online archive
Thousands of hours of poetry programming and high quality curriculum for students across Chicago