About the Nonprofit
Visit Our Website Nonprofit Category: B - Education
Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
The mission of the Center for Independence is to help children and young adults with physical disabilities maximize their independence by offering motor programs that promote positive self-direction, self-esteem and an "I Can!" attitude. Since 1998, the Center has provided services to more than 650 children and young adults with physical disabilities and over $11,000,000 in charitable services. No child has ever been turned away, nor program hours reduced, due to inability to pay! The Center meets all 20 Better Business Bureau of Chicago Standards for Charity Accountability, is rated highly by Guidestar Charity Navigator, and was awarded a 2018 Top Non-Profit Award by Philanthropedia!
Events
Annual Fundraiser Benefiting Children with Physical Disabilities on September 26, 2025
This is How We Roll - 26th Annual Fundraiser on September 20, 2024
Northwest Annual Fundraiser on March 1, 2024
25th Annual Fundraiser on September 22, 2023
CFI Northwest Annual Fundraiser on March 3, 2023
CFI 24th Annual Benefit on September 23, 2022
Working Together Chicago 3rd Annual Opening Doors Fundraiser on November 18, 2021
This Is Me! CFI 23rd Annual Benefit on September 24, 2021
Working Together Chicago Opening Doors Fundraiser on November 4, 2020
CFI 22nd Annual Benefit on September 12, 2020
CFI 21st Annual Benefit on September 27, 2019
CFI 20th Annual Benefit on September 28, 2018
