We believe in being contributing members of the communities we serve. Through our Generous Community Giving program, GCG advisors and staff participate in community service activities. Each month a team from GCG selects and participates in a worthy local charitable project.

Our culture rewards teamwork. Whether we are working for you, or helping in our communities, we do it together.

GCG’s 2020 “5k My Way” Raises Over $6,000 for Local Food Banks

As COVID-19 extends its stay during 2020, GCG shifted our annual 5k walk/run to an alternative event! This year, we held our very first “5k My Way,” where all participants completed the 5k on... Read more »

Fighting Cancer During COVID-19

As cancer patients continue to face the daily battle to conquer their illness, Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center is increasing efforts to fight back against COVID-19. The story of Eliza... Read more »

Group photo at Children's Hospital of Chicago event

GCG’s 8-Hour Dance Marathon for Lurie Children’s Hospital

On Saturday, February 22, a group from GCG Financial put on their dancing shoes and got their groove on during Lurie Children’s Dance Marathon. The goal of this event was to raise money for Lurie... Read more »

GCG and the Salvation Army Gear Up for Local Gift Drive

It was GCG’s fourth year helping the Salvation Army set up a Toy and Clothes Shop for families that cannot afford to buy Christmas gifts for their children. Every year, truckloads of items are... Read more »

The Gift Drive that Keeps on Giving

GCG was asked to assist with the Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) Holiday Gift drive last week. The extreme generosity of the community was obvious from the many piles of gifts available! We... Read more »

Spreading the Holiday Cheer at Lambs Farm

It’s that time of year to decorate and spread the holiday cheer! GCG had the pleasure of helping Lambs Farm kick off the holiday season and prepare for their many festivities scheduled in the... Read more »

Laying the Groundwork for Playtime!

The dogs at Orphans of the Storm got a real treat this morning! Four GCG volunteers spread an entire mound of mulch into the enrichment park in under two hours. All of their hard work was done in... Read more »

GCG Laces Up for Annual 5K Run/Walk — This Time for Cancer

October 4th turned out to be a perfect day for a 5K! For the first time in GCG’s 5K history, all runners and walkers participated in support of conquering cancer. With 50 walkers, 34 volunteers and... Read more »

GCG Volunteers for Down Syndrome Awareness

It was a perfect day for golf! The sunshine, clear sky, and lush greens set a gorgeous scene for GiGi’s Playhouse’s 6th annual “BBQ, Bourbon & Banter” Golf Outing. GCG Financial had a... Read more »

Touching Lives One Heartbeat at a Time

GCG partnered with the Max Schewitz Foundation to provide HeartSmart EKG tests to all Lake Forest Academy students at the start of September this year. That’s 245 EKG tests! That day, 11... Read more »