GET INTO THE GIVING SPIRITJoin families across Chicagoland to provide vital resources to local nonprofits and celebrate the season with service.
Celebrate the Season with Service!
Looking for meaningful ways to give back with your family this holiday season? West Monroe is proud to partner with The Honeycomb Project, Chicago's leading nonprofit dedicated to family volunteering, to offer employees and their families opportunities to serve their communities and spread kindness throughout Chicago.
Honeycomb's hands-on programs welcome children ages 3–17 alongside their parents and caregivers, making it easy for families to give back together. With dozens of volunteer projects, donation drives, and special holiday events, there's something for everyone!
Bring your family, rally your teammates, or join on your own! Whether you're preparing meals, collecting essential supplies, or spreading holiday cheer, your participation provides valuable support for 60+ local nonprofits.
And don't miss the season's biggest celebration! Honeycomb's 6th Annual Holiday Cheer Challenge takes place on Sunday, December 13, 2026. This all-ages, kindness-themed scavenger hunt transforms downtown Chicago into a playground of generosity, teamwork, and holiday fun!
Start your new favorite holiday tradition this year!
Rally your friends and family to sign-up for our 6th Annual Holiday Cheer Challenge on December 13th, 2026. This year, we’re back at The Chicago Cultural Center! Begin the festivities in the majestic ballroom before gallivanting through Chicago.
This one-of-a-kind holiday scavenger hunt unites “giving back” with an unforgettable winter adventure. Teams of 4-6 will race around downtown Chicago performing simple tasks that make others smile: caroling at Cloud Gate, giving "thank you" notes to city workers, staging scenes from the Nutcracker...the list goes on!
This is our biggest initiative of the year, with 100% of funds raised fueling our year-round programs. This is a plug and play event perfect for teams of families, friends, and office co-workers! Family and corporate sponsorships are also available.
Volunteer Projects
This holiday season, more than 1,600 Honeycomb volunteers will participate in community-based volunteer projects addressing pressing local issues like housing, food insecurity, and education.
Choose from dozens of high-impact projects in communities across Chicago: prepare home-cooked meals for local shelters, bring cheer to pediatric patients with handmade craft kits, collect warm clothing for families in need, and so much more.
Starting November 15th, 2026, you can browse our full schedule and sign-up for your preferred project(s)!
Family FUNdraising
We believe kids of all ages have the power to support causes they're passionate about. That’s why we offer a variety of family-friendly fundraising opportunities designed to empower youth to rally their friends, family, and classmates in support of their favorite Honeycomb programs.
We’ve created easy-to-follow blueprints for at-home projects—now all we need is you! Whether it's hosting a hot chocolate stand on a frosty winter day, baking delicious treats with classmates, or setting up a fundraising page on social media, kids can learn the sweet art of making a difference.
GET INTO THE GIVING SPIRITHive Drives
Every week from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, Honeycomb will host a different supply drive to provide vital resources to our network of nonprofit partners. Together, we'll address pressing issues like housing, food insecurity, and literacy.
These projects are perfect for corporate groups, small businesses, schools, social clubs, and sports teams. With unlimited capacity, you can collect supplies on your own time and attend a high-visibility drop-off event. Most Hive Drives include in-person volunteer opportunities, allowing you to witness the impact of your efforts firsthand.
Be sure to tag #honeycombproject and #seasonofservice on social media too!
Take a look at this year’s Hive Drives:
Hive Drive 1: Healthy food & Basic NeedsOur Lady of Angels Coat Drive
November 28th - December 4th
Help us collect new and gently used coats and blankets for community members in Humboldt Park this holiday season. This is a necessity that cannot be afforded by many families and your work takes the financial burden off of their shoulders.
Humboldt Park
Hive Drive 2: Healthy food & Basic NeedsCollect Winter Essentials for Be Alright
November 28th - December 5th
Join Honeycomb's annual toy drive for Be Alright and their partner shelters, and help bring holiday joy to mothers and families surviving domestic violence. Purchase, wrap, and drop off gifts of a hat, gloves, and scarf set to show families they are supported this holiday season.
hive drive 3: HousingStock the Shelves: Food Drive Saint Sabina
December 12th - December 18th
A stocked pantry starts with a single grocery bag! Collect non-perishable food and pantry staples to help St. Sabina Food Pantry provide nutritious meals for neighbors facing food insecurity on Chicago's South Side.
Auburn Gresham
hive drive 4: housing + EducationBook & PJ Drive
December 19th - December 25th
Get cozy with a good book and comfy pajamas! Donate books and pajama sets to children experiencing homelessness, then join our wrapping party to prepare donations for students served by Chicago HOPES For Kids.
Uptown
Hive Drive 2: Healthy food & Basic NeedsStock a Love Fridge
December 5th - December 11th
Keep a Love Fridge stocked! Help nourish our community by stocking a community fridge with canned goods, fresh food or grab-and-go meals.
hive drive 5: HEALTH & WellnessCollect Bedding for Digs with Dignity
December 26th - January 4th
Clean out your linen closet! Donate new or gently used sheets, blankets, pillows, and other bedroom items in queen, full, or twin sizes.
North Lawndale
Love Honeycomb?
Show your support with our Honeycomb Cheer Challenge merch for your whole family. Not only will you look extra cute this winter, your donations will help support all things Honeycomb, including our robust schedule of volunteer programs.
honeycomb programsSpark change anytime, anywhere
Since 2011, The Honeycomb Project has served as Chicago’s go-to organization for family volunteering and civic engagement. Through a range of programs, resources, and strategic partnerships, Honeycomb families drive social change.