Based in Bronzeville, M.A.D.D. Rhythms is a 20-year-old tap dancing school and performance studio that offers classes for children and adults. Sign up for a class today!

Cause: Proceeds from M.A.D.D. Rhythms support local teens from under-served communities as they train to become professional tap dancers.

Dionne Victoria Studios' art exhibitions, entrepreneurship-oriented events, and educational efforts promote community while uplifting children, especially Black children, as the superheroes they are meant to be.

Causes: Science-art education for children, art therapy for adults and for young men in juvenile detention

The Healing Academy holds classes and workshops that teach the power of emotional maturity, the importance of African and African American history, and the necessity of cultivating one’s artistic self.

Causes: Social and emotional learning, literacy, health

It’s Oksana is your source for luxury handcrafted European bedding, towels, table linens, pillows, custom window treatments, and clothing made from all-natural flax linen, hemp, and cotton.

Causes: Donates to a domestic violence shelter and an orphanage in Ukraine; also supports Chicago’s Ukrainian National Museum.

Stoviink Creatives curates small-batch cranberry sauces, candles, and organic body and home products that inspire wellness, mindfulness, and freedom.

Causes: Stoviink Creatives raises awareness in the fight against Breast Cancer, Graves Disease, Alopecia, and mental health by creating body and wellness products that aim to educate customers about these diseases. Some of the proceeds from sales are donated to those individuals who express hardship when fighting through these diseases. Additionally, Stoviink Creatives works to increase sustainability by promoting recycling and upcycling its packaging, using 100% organics in cranberry sauces, and using100% organic, vegan, and environmentally friendly materials in candles and body products.

Offering creative wardrobe remixes, personal shopping, and styling for individuals, groups and companies, Annie Francis Style Consulting also sells subscriptions to curated boxes of jewelry made by local artisans.

Charity: Annie donates quality clothing discarded during closet edits to WINGS, which offers housing and other services to help women and children escaping domestic violence rebuild their lives. Additionally, $20 from every jewelry box subscription is given to the Ronald McDonald House.

Blue Sky Bakery is a nonprofit enterprise that serves up delicious sweet and savory pastries, cakes, pies, and cookies prepared by homeless and at-risk youth.

Cause: Providing transitional employment and jobs skills training to homeless and at-risk youth.

Bon Femmes sells art, home decor, beauty products, and more – all made and designed by women.

Charities: Donates to female-led charities, such as Urban Growers Collective and Sarah’s Circle. Also working on a collaborative project with Resilience.

Cakewalk Chicago is a cake decorating and sugar artistry supply where you can let your inner pastry chef go wild.

Cause: Cakewalk Chicago donates birthday cake kits to local food pantries.

CardShark designs and engineers premium phone cases using military-grade materials and methods, making rugged but sleek phone cases with credit-card sleeves built in.

Cause: CardShark phone cases are assembled by military veterans who’ve had a hard time adjusting to civilian life. A portion of proceeds go to Rags of Honor, an organization dedicated to getting homeless veterans back on their feet.

Chicago Plants’ descriptor says it all: “Think of us as your friend who cares too much about your houseplants.” Owner Ryan Glynn and his team go above and beyond to help you find the right plants for your space and your lifestyle.

Charities: Chicago Parks Foundation, Feeding People Through Plants, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Exhale Safe sells Kf94 and Kn95 from FDA-approved manufacturers, along with anti-fog safety glasses.

Cause: For every mask sold, Exhale Safe’s Match Up to Mask Up program donates a mask to organizations working to protect low-income and other vulnerable communities, including Teamwork Englewood and the Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center. Additionally, through its PPE for All Initiative, Exhale Safe donates financially to organizations including The Night Ministry and the Primo Center for Women & Children. Exhale Safe also donates masks to Chicago Public Schools.

Fearlessly Hue sells original and custom art, reproductions on canvas and paper, pillows, clothing and other items highlighting Black and Brown children.

Cause: Fearlessly Hue donates art to local nonprofits and Chicago schools.

Fly Little Bird sells an adorable collection of stuffed animals designed to inspire kindness, compassion and friendship. Each has a little felt birdie in their satchel to take on great adventures and learn to be brave.

Charity: 10% of proceeds from each purchase go to Donate Life America, which promotes life-saving organ and tissue donation.

Grace + Ivory sells stunning made-to-measure wedding gowns that brides-to-be can try on either at home, or at the showroom in Chicago. Every gown costs less than $2,500 and requires much less wait time than the wedding-industrial complex’s usual offerings.

Charities: Grace + Ivory donates 10% of proceeds from each dress sold to causes that champion women's safety, security, and personal and professional development.

LMH Experiences: Experts at corporate events. From in-person wine tastings to virtual game nights, and from cozy holiday parties to team-building events for 1,000 co-workers, LMH events always feature that special LMH spin.

Charities: For every event LMH Experience produces, the company makes a donation to an organization making a difference in the community.

Male Mogul Initiative sells clothing and art designed by young men of color who take part in its mentorship and entrepreneurship programs.

Cause: Male Mogul Initiative has worked with hundreds of young people who live and lead in some of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods.

Meliora Cleaning Products, a Certified B Corporation, makes effective, people- and planet-friendly cleaning products for household cleaning, laundry, and your body.

Causes: Meliora Cleaning Products donates 2% of annual sales to environmental and local social nonprofit organizations. As a member of 1% for the Planet, at least 1% goes to environmental causes.

Monarch Thrift Shop in Avondale provides quality merchandise in a boutique environment. All proceeds benefit vulnerable populations.

Cause: Monarch Thrift Shop maximizes social impact by rebuilding lives, breaking the cycles of youth homelessness, and reducing recidivism. Additionally, in partnership with One Heart One Soul, Monarch runs a certification program that prepares young people who have experienced homelessness for jobs in retail.

Nico’s Organics creates and sells organic, vegan, all-natural skincare and body care products to enhance your life - all made in small batches, with love.

Cause: Nico’s Organics donates calming and comforting products to enhance the quality of life for hospice patients.