We believe that strong communities are built through consistent, collective effort — and that businesses have a responsibility to show up for the neighborhoods that support them.

The Neighborhood Hotel was built with community at its core. We’ve been fortunate to have had so many people, organizations, and neighborhoods rally around us as we’ve grown — in Chicago and across Southwest Michigan. Giving back isn’t an afterthought for us. It’s part of who we are.

Our donations are almost exclusively in the form of complimentary hotel stays and room nights. We don’t write checks — we open our doors. Whether it’s a silent auction item, a staff retreat, a family in need of a getaway, or a nonprofit fundraiser, we’re happy to contribute what we do best: a great place to stay.

How We Give

Every December, we donate a percentage of Lincoln Park and Little Italy’s monthly revenue to a local charity. We’ve supported Hope Chicago (2023 + 2025) — an organization creating pathways to higher education for Chicago families — and the 100 Club of Illinois (2024), which provides support to the families of first responders killed in the line of duty across all 102 Illinois counties.

Throughout the year, we accept donation requests on a rolling basis and do our best to support as many organizations as we can. We also partner with Catholic Charities quarterly to prepare and distribute hundreds of lunches for those in need across Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Organizations We’ve Supported

Past recipients of complimentary stays and room nights from The Neighborhood Hotel:

100 Club of Illinois — Provides financial support, resources, and moral support to the families of Illinois first responders killed in the line of duty.

Hope Chicago — Creates pathways to higher education and economic equity for Chicago students and families through partnerships with Chicago Public Schools.

Catholic Charities — We partner quarterly to prepare and distribute meals to Chicago neighborhoods most in need.

The Weaving Mill — An artist-run industrial weaving studio in Chicago that provides textile education workshops for adults with developmental disabilities, in partnership with Envision Unlimited.

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School — Chicago Jewish day school serving students from early childhood through 8th grade.

Blaine Elementary School — Chicago public elementary school in the Lakeview neighborhood.

Carmel Youth Baseball — Youth baseball program serving the Carmel, Indiana community.

Cornell Alumni Association — Supporting Cornell University alumni programming and events.

Empowered Nonprofits — An organization dedicated to strengthening nonprofits through consulting, coaching, and capacity building.

Francis W. Parker School — Independent school in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood serving students from preschool through 12th grade.

Galileo STEM School — Chicago public school focused on science, technology, engineering, and math education.

Hawthorne Scholastic Academy — Chicago public magnet school serving students K-8.

Hinsdale Parks & Recreation — Community parks and recreation programming for the Village of Hinsdale, IL.

Jewish Community Center Detroit — Community center serving the Detroit metro area through programs in wellness, arts, education, and social services.

Lincoln Elementary School — Chicago public elementary school.

Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School — Parent-cooperative preschool in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.

MCP Rescue — Animal rescue organization dedicated to saving and rehoming pets in need.

Oak Brook Park District — Community parks and recreation programming for Oak Brook, IL.

Oscar Mayer Elementary — Chicago public magnet school.

Second Sense — Organization supporting people who are blind or visually impaired in living full, independent lives.

Request a Donation

We review all requests and do our best to say yes as often as we can. Please note that all donations from The Neighborhood Hotel are in the form of complimentary hotel stays and room nights — we do not make cash donations. Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis.