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Volunteer

Every volunteer makes a difference. Please use the icons below to find an opportunity that matches your interests.

Groups

We welcome you to volunteer at our construction sites or at the ReStore. From raising walls, painting, to minor repairs, there is a task for everyone. No experience needed.

Fill out our group volunteer form. Email us with any questions!

Individuals

Looking to give back to your community? Come out and meet others while learning a new construction task or helping in our ReStore.

Volunteer at the ReStore.  Volunteer in construction.

ReStore

Looking to give back without lifting a hammer? We could use your help at the ReStore Monday-Saturday in customer service, merchandise assembly, and more.

Register here.

Events

Volunteers are a tremendous help in assisting us with check-in, refreshments, and logistics for events such as Women Build and Homes for the Hounds.

Contact us

Construction

If you have volunteered on our job sites and have construction experience, consider joining our team as a Crew Leader to lead other volunteers.

Register here.

Committees

Bring your expertise and passion to one of our committees that plan and maintain our programs. View descriptions of our committees here.

Contact Cheryl if interested in joining.

Campus Chapter

Start a Habitat student chapter at your high school or college to support Habitat with construction fundraising, and advocacy.

Contact us if interested.

Community Service

If you need to complete court-ordered service hours, we have opportunities at our ReStore and construction sites.

Register here to volunteer at the ReStore. Register here to volunteer in construction.

Faith & Church

Churches support our ministry in a number of ways, from volunteering to praying for our mission.

Contact us to get your church involved.

Individual Tickets

Can’t attend but would like to support the event? Click here to make an online donation!

First Look for Charity 2023 Tickets

Official Hotel

WHY NOT MAKE A SPECIAL EVENT EVEN MORE MOMENTOUS? THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW HAS PARTNERED WITH THE HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACE TO OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL RATE FOR GUESTS ATTENDING FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY.

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

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The Chicago Auto Show is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place as the official hotel for the 2023 Chicago Auto Show.

Just a 5-minute indoor walk from the McCormick Place show floor, experience modern guestrooms and sweeping views of the Chicago Skyline. Overnight guests of the hotel will receive a 15% discount at our multiple on-site food and beverage outlets.

The negotiated rate for First Look for Charity, scheduled for Friday, February 10 is $143*. Internet and health club/pool access is included with the price of the room.

Vehicle Giveaway

One highlight of the First Look for Charity is the vehicle giveaway. Over the years, lucky winners have driven off with the keys to 50 vehicles, including a Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Viper. Any attendee who has purchased a ticket is eligible to win. However, the winner must be present at the time of the drawing.

This year, the giveaway vehicles are a 2023 Honda CR-V Touring Hybrid or a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Sport. Winner must be present at the time of the drawing.

[1] A random drawing of ticket stubs for all attendees at the First Look for Charity Event with be made upon open stage during the course of the event. Vehicle(s) will be awarded at that time. If the owner of the winning ticket stub drawn fails to claim prize within a reasonable time, as determined solely by the Chicago Auto Trade Association, his right to the vehicle will be forfeited and an additional ticket stub will be drawn. The odds of winning depend upon the number of ticket stubs collected. Substitutions for the vehicle are not permitted; there are no cash award alternatives. Void where prohibited by law. Winner agrees to permit the Chicago Automobile Trade Association and/or the First Look for Charity Foundation to use his/her picture for future publicity and promotion without compensation. Winner further agrees to provide name, address and Social Security number to the Chicago Automobile Trade Association and/or the First Look for Charity Foundation, and to be responsible for any and all taxes, including Federal and State income taxes, state and local sales taxes or excise taxes, as applicable. Winner further acknowledges that he/she will be provided a Federal Form 1099 at year end indicating the full value of the prize awarded.