Academy for Global Citizenship

The Academy for Global Citizenship serves 100% organic breakfast and lunch, significantly benefitting the health of our students, the environment, and our local and global communities. By purchasing fresh foods grown close to home, we support our local farmers, encourage community growth, and lower our environmental impact. AGC’s innovative food program provides nutrient-rich meals that support students’ academic work in the classroom and encourage students to make positive food choices. DONATE>

AGC believes that healthy teachers create a healthy learning environment for our students. As a mechanism for promoting wellness amongst our staff, all AGC employees have access to a fund to support their individual health and fitness. DONATE>

Our first students will graduate from college in 2024. Even more so than now, they will need to be citizens of the world. They will be expected to buy and sell to the world, work for international companies, manage employees or clients from other cultures, and compete with people from the other side of the world for jobs. We must equip them with the skills to do so and second language fluency is critical to this. Therefore, at the Academy for Global Citizenship we have the goal to develop second language fluency in our students by 8th grade. DONATE>

Planned giving, through a bequest, charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust ensures our future strength at no cost to you during your lifetime and can reduce taxes for you and your heirs. Click here to learn about planned giving options and contact us to continue the conversation. CONTACT US >

In addition to direct contributions, there are many ways to leverage your everyday purchases to support AGC at no additional cost. Consider organizing your family and friends to participate in some of the following. Amazon Smile will contribute .5% of your Amazon.com purchases to AGC. Select AGC as your charity and make your purchases through smile.amazon.com. <SPREAD CHEER WITH AMAZON SMILE> GoodSearch is a philanthropic search engine that will donate to AGC every time you use their site to search, shop, play games, scan daily deals, and more, at no cost to you. Sign up and select the Academy for Global Citizenship as your charity.  <SUPPORT AGC WHILE YOU SEARCH AND SHOP> Target Red Card will donate 1% of purchases made with your Target Red Card (debit or credit) when you designate AGC as your school. Search using our name and location or school code 149684. <START SHARING WITH RED> Shoparoo is a free mobile app that collects shopping receipts for market research in exchange for cash donations to the school of your choice. Download Shoparoo Fundraising on your phone or tablet and search for the Academy for Global Citizenship. <SNAP RECEIPTS FOR AGC> Box Tops for Education is another great way to raise funds if you are not able to make a direct contribution or planned gift. Clip Box Tops from participating products and mail or deliver them to AGC’s main office. Each box top is worth 10 cents. <SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF PARTICIPATING PRODUCTS> Giving Assistant is another way to give while you shop, search, and save. <VISIT AGC AT GIVING ASSISTANT>

Donating stock or securities will allow you to earn earn you the full tax benefits of the value of your shares and avoid capital gains taxes. Contact us to learn more and make a contribution. CONTACT US >

Send any amount from your account to ours, avoiding PayPal fees and the hassle of mailing a check. Contact us to learn more. CONTACT US >

Honor a friend, mentor or loved one with your gift and AGC will send them a personal letter of thanks. Simply note your honorees name in the memo of a check or when prompted online. Any gift can be made in someone’s honor, including recurring gifts, EFTs and stock donations.

Hundreds of employers match employee charitable contributions or volunteer hours. Talk to your employer about matching to double the impact of your donation for AGC.

In addition to an annual gala, we host a series of events throughout the year ranging from rooftop cocktail events to exclusive dinner parties. Visit our Events page to learn about past and future events and contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities. CONTACT US >

Our Annual Chefs’ Playground Gala welcomes 400+ guests, and 15+ corporate partners for a unique experience with across-the burner access to 15+ celebrity chefs, including Tony Mantuano, Rick Bayless, Paul Kahan, Giuseppe Tentori, Bill Kim and more. Our Inaugural event reached over 4 million individuals through pre and post-event press. Learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities at www.agcchicago.org/chefsplayground and contact us to get started. CONTACT US >

We welcome in-kind event participation from mission-aligned food and beverage companies, chefs, mixologists, photographers, event design companies, audio-visual companies and green printing or signage companies. Share your ideas with us for an upcoming partnership opportunity. AGC seeks to partner with mission-aligned companies that share our commitment to environmental sustainability and global citizenship. We particularly encourage partnerships with companies that serve or represent our community as well as minority-owned companies. The fair market value of sponsorships or in-kind support will always be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. CONTACT US >

Contact us to discuss sponsor and partnership opportunities for annual mailings, student and faculty excursions, after school programming and more. CONTACT US >

AGC seeks to help our students build paths to success through engaging with local companies. Contact us to discuss engagement opportunities including student mentorship, guest lectures and field trips. CONTACT US >