What is Chicago Cause?

Chicago Cause began as a philanthropic partnership between Orbit Media and Digital Third Coast.

Together we’ve donated over $800,000 in marketing services including web design, digital marketing, SEO and content strategy to local Chicago nonprofits. Through this cause, we strive to strengthen and serve Chicago nonprofits so that they can continue to do great things in the city we love!

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Congratulations to the 2024 Chicago Cause winners!


On behalf of Chicago Cause, 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!

The Chicago Cause winners are…

A new website. This includes website design + development, copywriting, content entry, digital strategy consulting, and GA4 setup and review from Orbit Media Studios, plus free website hosting for the life of the website, valued at $60,000.

  • Awakenings: At Awakenings, they firmly believe that art has the power to transform trauma into healing. Sexual violence is a pervasive societal issue, but the resources available to those who experience it are scarce. For 14 years, Awakenings has provided free, trauma-informed art programs for anyone impacted by sexual violence. They have helped over 500 survivors of sexual violence in just the past year.

Digital marketing strategy, which may include SEO, content and paid media strategies from Digital Third Coast, valued at $25,000.

  • Respiratory Health Association: RHA is a local public health leader serving Chicago since 1906. RHA’s mission is prevent lung disease, promote clean air and help people live better through education, research and policy changes. RHA believes in healthy lungs and clean air for all.

Grand Total = $85,000

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