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Invest in mothers. Strengthen families. Build a stronger Jewish Chicago.
The Menucha Center was created around the realities of motherhood.
The Menucha Center is being built through the generosity of people and organizations who believe that caring for mothers strengthens entire families and communities.
Your gift helps create accessible health education, preventive wellness programming, meaningful connection, resource navigation and children's programming for Jewish mothers across Chicagoland.
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What your gift makes possible
Women's Health Education
Preventive Wellness & Fitness
Maternal Mental Health Programming
Resource Navigation
The Nest
Community & Connection
Technology & Resource Infrastructure
Access & Inclusion
Founding opportunities
Dedications & sponsorships
Every dedication becomes part of The Menucha Center's story — creating a lasting place where mothers are supported, valued, and cared for, and strengthening families for generations to come.
Availability and recognition arrangements are confirmed personally. Amounts marked “annually” are annual sponsorships; “each” indicates a per-item dedication, with quantities confirmed by inquiry.
The space we're building
A look inside The Menucha Center — the rooms your generosity will bring to life for mothers across Chicagoland.
Founding dedications
Founding dedication
The Wellness Check-In & Digital Information Platform
$50,000
Wellness check-ins, screenings, digital programming information, and the technology that connects mothers with Menucha.
$100,000
The Wellness & Movement Studio (including equipment)
A flexible upstairs space for Pilates, yoga, strength training, movement, workshops, education, groups, and community programming.
$150,000
Access for Every Mother (Elevator & Accessibility)
Supporting elevator access and thoughtful accessibility throughout the center, making Menucha welcoming through different physical needs and stages of motherhood.
$100,000
The Nest Children's Center
A beautiful, thoughtfully designed space for babies and young children, with babysitting during programming and open play so children stay close to their mothers.
Program & resource dedications
$50,000
The Menucha Lounge
The central gathering place for coffee, conversation, connection, and everyday Menucha.
$50,000
The Mother's Growth & Opportunity Initiative
Helping mothers pursue personal and professional growth through education, training, mentorship, career exploration, scholarships, and opportunities.
$50,000 annually
Movement & Fitness Program
A full year of instructor-led fitness and movement programming, including Pilates, yoga, strength training, dance, and stretch.
$36,000
The Resource Hub
The trusted access point to explore resources, find information, and connect with the right community professionals.
Everyday Menucha
$36,000
The Quiet Room
A restorative space with massage chairs, soft lighting, a fireplace, and room to pause, reflect, journal, and recharge.
$18,000
The Private Consultation Room
A private setting for resource navigation, lactation support, consultations, professional meetings, and one-on-one conversations.
$10,000
The Women's Workspace / Window Seating Area
A laptop-friendly space with wifi, printing, charging, and practical amenities to plug in and get things done.
$10,000
The Private Wellness Screening Room
A quiet, private space to complete confidential wellness screenings and connect with appropriate resources and referrals — offering privacy, dignity, and comfort for conversations that may be difficult to begin elsewhere.
$10,000
The Menucha Library
A curated collection of books, publications, health education, and resources for women and mothers.
Individual spaces & amenities
$18,000
The Upstairs Coffee & Snack Bar
A dedicated coffee station serving the Wellness Studio and programming areas.
$18,000 each
The Powder Rooms
Beautiful facilities with space to freshen up and change before or after fitness and programming.
$18,000
The Locker Room
A place to change, shower, and store belongings before or after a workout.
$10,000
The Nest Coffee & Refreshment Area
Coffee and refreshments for mothers near The Nest.
$10,000
The Mother's Hydroponic Garden
Fresh greens grown at Menucha to promote healthy nutrition and support special experiences such as salad-bar mornings.
$10,000
Hydration Station & Cold Drinks Fridge
A water refill station and drinks fridge conveniently placed near the workout space.
$7,200 each
Zero Gravity Massage Chairs
Zero gravity chairs for recharge time in the Quiet Room.
$5,000
Resource Computer Station
A computer for mothers to search resources, complete forms, and connect with services.
The Menucha Founding Circles
From $36 to $10,000 — every level counts.
Legacy for Mothers
$10,000
Founding Circle
$5,000
Circle of Care
$3,600
Mothers' Circle
$1,800
Circle of Connection
$1,000
Menucha Builder
$500
Menucha Supporter
$360
Menucha Friend
$180
Menucha Neighbor
$36
Strengthen a mother. Strengthen everything around her.
Help bring The Menucha Center to Chicago's mothers.
Your space. Your wellness. Your Menucha.
Make a giftLivya Aranov, RN-C BSN
Founding Director | The Menucha Center
A project of The Chicago Center
Reach out to Livya at 872-260-1419 or laranov@thechicagocenter.org to connect and hear more about how to get involved and partner with us in this important work.