Wendella Giving Back

Wendella Sightseeing Boats has been part of the Chicago community since it's first narrated boat tour in 1935. Today, over seventy five years later, Wendella remains a family owned, family run company. As Chicagoans ourselves, each year, we set aside a portion of our tickets for use by local charities for there own fundraising operations. Hundreds of local organizations have taken advantage of this program through the years to raise funds for schools, school districts, social service organizations, medical research operations, veterans groups and a host of other religious and civic organization. Countless numbers of people throughout the Chicagoland area have benefited from the good work these organizations provide.

 In addition to tickets, Wendella has assisted worthy charities in their efforts by donating time, expertise and free or discounted vessels for fundraising events. While Wendella focuses its efforts on organizations that provide a direct benefit to Children, any and all organizations are eligible in inclusion in this program.  Throughout the years, Wendella has helped and worked with Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Greater Chicagoland Food Depository, Helmets to Hardhats and the Special Olympics.

 

American Red Cross of Greater Chicago

Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC)

Chicago Police Sergeants’ Association

Chicago Sinfonietta

Children’s Memorial Hospital

Delta Gamma Sorority

Friends of the Parks

Haven Youth & Family Services

Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW)

Illinois Public Health Association

Lila H. Borgstrom Foundation

Little Sisters of the Poor

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Illinois (NOCC)

Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

St. Therese Chinese Catholic School

The Cradle Foundation

The Night Ministry

Wisconsin Public Television

WTTW Channel 11

Past and Present Events:

May 14, 2011

 

Chicago River Day!   Join Wendella & The Chicago Water Taxi as we take the water taxi Alpha out to help clean up the Chicago River with Friends of The Chicago River.  

See Chicago. Help Chicago.  Food Drive.   Sunday, November 22.

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Fireworks Cruise.  Saturday, November 21.  A portion of the ticket price will be donated to The Greater Chicago Food Depository.