We believe in being contributing members of the communities we serve. Through our Generous Community Giving program, our advisors and staff participate in community service activities. Each month a team from our firm 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.

Alera Group’s 2022 Office 5k Raises $4,000 for Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center

For the first time since 2019, Alera Group was able to conduct its annual office 5k in person at our headquarters in Deerfield, IL. On Thursday, November 10th, participants chose to either run or... Read more »

A Hole In One For the Kohl Children’s Museum

GCG team members recently traded in their office for the Glen View Club to volunteer at the Kohl Children’s Museum’s fundraiser golf outing. Tasks included helping with check-in, the raffle, and... Read more »

GCG Runs to Raise Money for Cardiac Conditions in Young People

GCG Financial held its second virtual “5k My Way” in October to raise money for the Max Schewitz Foundation. The event allowed all participants to complete the 5k run/walk on their own time... Read more »

Cycling for Cancer in New York

For the ninth year in a row, GCG’s Cycle for Survival team of volunteers raised funds toward research for rare cancer. One of the members of our team, Brent Rosen, attended a socially distanced,... Read more »

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 »