The Chicago Defender is calling on non-profit organizations across Chicago and the Chicagoland area to take part in an extraordinary opportunity to showcase their work in Applause!, the special commemorative publication honoring the 2025 Standout Non-Profit Leaders. Scheduled for release on September 30, 2025, this inaugural edition will celebrate 25 remarkable leaders and their organizations—nominated by the community—for their tireless efforts to strengthen and uplift our city.

Non-profits now have the chance to align their own missions with this prestigious recognition by becoming a sponsor or purchasing an ad in the publication.

The Lead Sponsorship package offers unmatched visibility and influence, including:

Other sponsorship levels offer a valuable mix of advertising, social visi

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