Apartment People, an apartment-rental agency based in Chicago, is best known for its work with landlords and tenants. In addition to its strong business reputation, however, Apartment People has also gained recognition as one of Chicago’s leading businesses in the philanthropy arena, making donations to numerous charitable causes. Each year, Apartment People donates more than $40,000 to these causes, many of which are located in the Chicago neighborhoods the company serves.

Health organizations are a key beneficiary of Apartment People’s philanthropic giving. The company is a regular donor to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, which encourages research into and support for breast cancer and its victims; it has also sponsored participants in Avon’s Breast Walk, an annual 39-mile walk that raises money for breast cancer research. Apartment People is also a contributor to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, which provides research, medical and support services, and education for sufferers of neuromuscular diseases, like ALS.

Providing assistance to Chicago’s needy is another important charitable mission for Apartment People. The company donates to the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, which works to preserve the shelter safety net by securing affordable housing and rent and helping families avoid foreclosure or eviction due to financial hardship. For those who are already homeless, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless provides access to transitional jobs, job training, education, and other support services. The Lakeview Food Pantry and the Illinois Hunger Coalition also receive donations from the Apartment People in their efforts to fight hunger in the Chicago area.

Apartment People’s commitment to helping the disadvantaged along with their high standard of business practices has earned the company recognition from the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, which awarded Apartment People the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. A BBB Accredited Business since 1989, Apartment People currently holds an A+ rating on the organization’s website.