Announcing the 2012

Chicago Cause Winners...

Build Inc. - Website Design + Development

Build Inc. will be receiving a website (design + development) valued at $16,000 donated by Orbit Media. Build works in some of Chicago's toughest neighborhoods to provide at-risk youth with alternatives to gang activity and violence.

Fresh Moves - Video Production

Food Desert Action (dba) Fresh Moves will receive $10,000 worth of video production services donated by ShiftFocus Productions. Fresh Moves brings fresh foods at competitive prices in accessible locations, responding to families who seek to consume more fruits and vegetables and foster healthier lifestyles.

Snow City Arts - SEO + PR Consulting

Snow City Arts will receive a site audit + 6 months of SEO services worth $11,500 donated by Digital Third Coast and PR consulting valued at $5,000 donated by Flanigan Communications. Snow City Arts is a pioneering program that provides arts, cultural, and educational programming to hospitalized children unable to attend school because of serious illness.

West Town Bikes - Social Media

West Town Bikes will be receiving social media management for 3 months valued at $3,200 donated by Lightspan Digital. West Town Bikes promotes youth social skills and a safe place for urban youth to get educated on the most environmentally friendly urban mode of transportation.

On behalf of all the Chicago Cause partners, we would like to thank all the applicants for participating in this year's Chicago Cause. We thank you for all that you do to make Chicago a better place!

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