Who this is for
People looking for community
You're looking for your people
- New to Chicago
- Your friend group is busy or has changed
- You have acquaintances you want to get to know better
You want to volunteer, but don't have time to organize it
- Getting started is overwhelming
- Going alone feels awkward
- You want it on your calendar, not on your to-do list
How it works
Three steps. That's it.
Tell us what you're looking for
What neighborhoods you frequent. When you're free. What your non-negotiables are.
We find good humans nearby
We do our best to match you based on factors like location, schedule, and general preferences.
Show up
Show up ready to meet good people and be part of a community.
June 2026
July 2026
July 2026
July 2026
July 2026
What to expect
What it looks like
Sample
Your group is ready.
Thanks for confirming your availability and location. Please RSVP as soon as possible since spots are limited.
After, we'll learn more about each other over a little indoor golf. No experience necessary (thank goodness!)
We'll send the exact location after you RSVP.
Need to cancel? Tell us 48 hours ahead and you can join another event within 30 days. Your donation stays with the nonprofit.
Once we find you a group, we confirm your availability and offer nearby locations. The more times you can make, the better.
Then we send an invitation with all the details. Which nonprofit it's for, what we're doing, and what the donation is for. No endless swiping or countless decisions to make.
Just tell us if you can make it.
Once you RSVP, we send you the exact location and a bit about the people joining you. Think of it like a series of pop-up events with good people doing things that make a real difference.
The donation
Where your $20 goes
Your $20 donation is processed by Every.org and designated for the nonprofit we're working with that day. Every.org sends your donation receipt.
What is Every.org?
Every.org is a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits. They've sent more than $200 million to over 8,500 causes and don't charge nonprofits a platform fee. Learn more here.
Tell us about yourself
Help us find your people. No payment today.
No payment needed today.
Your $20 donation applies each time you RSVP to an event.
We're intentional about who joins, so it can take up to 2 weeks to find the right fit.
What good humans say
I've met some really great people, and that's been just as rewarding as the volunteering itself.
AaliyaMother of 2, Lakeview
I've been thinking of volunteering for years, but getting started felt overwhelming. I love how they handle everything, and I get exposed to different nonprofits for causes I care about.
Heather, 48River North
I just moved to a new city and this was a great way to find my way around and make close friends.
Cynthia, 36Lakeview
I've met more genuine people through this than I have in years of networking events. It feels effortless.
Marcus, 35Lincoln Square
It's so easy to keep showing up. I'm doing something good for both myself and my community and get inspired by the folks I meet every time. It's a win-win.
Priya, 29Hyde Park
I've neglected socializing for too many years and meeting new people while doing it for a good purpose is great motivation to get out there and make friends. I'm thankful for this platform.
Michael, 47Andersonville
I got to talk to people I train with but have never had a real conversation with. It's refreshing to get off my phone, meet people IRL, and contribute to community orgs.
MJ, 37West Loop, lover of combat sports
Putting together meals for those in need is simple and fun way to show up for your community while connecting with them! Connect and get away from a screen for a second, you won't regret it.
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Good to know
What happens after you sign up
Instead of a calendar of events to pick from, you'll get one invitation. It's based on the neighborhoods you frequent, when you're free, and what you told us you want.
Allergic to cats? Would rather get a root canal than work with kids? We keep your non-negotiables in mind. Please keep an open mind for the rest.
Some people hear from us in days. Others take longer. You'll hear from a real person either way.
Can't make any of these? No problem, we'll catch you next time. We send a limited number of invitations, so keeping your schedule up to date helps us send you ones you can actually make.
At the event
Most events are a couple of hours of volunteering. Sometimes we end with another activity, like a round of indoor golf or a quick bite nearby. Other times it's built in, like making toys for a shelter at a local restaurant. Either way, we have time to get to know each other.
After, we ask everyone how it went with the people they met. It's anonymous, and it helps us build better groups for you. The more you come, the more familiar faces you'll see.
Why we ask you to donate
We plan the whole thing. The group, the nonprofit, the day. Your $20 goes to the nonprofit hosting you, and your RSVP holds your place, so everyone knows who's coming.
Together we can do more than show up. We can help feed more families, buy equipment a nonprofit badly needs, or sponsor kennels at a shelter. Each invitation explains what your donation helps that nonprofit provide.
Why this exists
Making friends as adults doesn't have to be rocket science.
My calendar was always full. Meeting people was never the problem. Chicago is big and there's always something to do.
I didn't need more people to meet. I needed people to count on.
Once I found my people, good days were much sweeter, and bad days were much easier. So I built something to help others find theirs. I hope you join us!
Melissa Z
Dedicated snack tester & founder