from Wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_George_KennedyKennedy has been incredibly active in a variety of civic and charitable organizations during his years in Chicago, including:
Business and Economic
Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau, the sales and marketing organization promoting Chicago’s most important assets to the travel and convention industries.
Ariel Mutual Funds, a Chicago-based money management firm that works with corporate, public, union and non-profit organizations.
Illinois Council on Economic Education, an organization dedicated to ensuring all Illinois students are afforded an education in economics in order to be productive members of the workforce, informed consumers, and active community members.
Executives Club of Chicago, which brings world leaders and practices to the local business community in order to establish productive relationships and explore the issues facing the business world in today’s business environment.
Economic Club of Chicago, a group established in the 1920s with the goal of aiding “the creation and expression of an enlightened public opinion on the important economic and social questions of the day.”
The Commercial Club of Chicago, a group that brings together the city’s business, educational, and cultural leaders on projects to improve central industries and create new economic opportunities.
City Club of Chicago, a group that brings together civic and cultural leaders to discuss and debate issues affecting the Chicagoland area.
Environmental
Citizens Energy Corporation, a nonprofit organization that seeks to make basic necessities such as heat and energy more affordable for those in need.
Interface, Inc., not only the world’s largest manufacturer in modular carpet, but also one of the driving forces in the corporate sustainability movement.
Health
The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation, established in the name of Kennedy’s uncle, who was killed in World War II. The Foundation educates the public and works to pass policies that assist those with intellectual disabilities.
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, the top-ranked physical rehabilitation hospital in the country.
Children's Memorial Hospital, Illinois’ only freestanding hospital for children and the top-ranked hospital in nearly every major pediatric specialty.
Center for Disability and Elder Law, a nonprofit organization that protects the rights of low-income senior citizens and people with disabilities.
Civic
Greater Chicago Food Depository, a nonprofit food bank that not only collects food for those in need, but also runs education programs providing the knowledge and tools needed to break the poverty cycle.
Chicago Council on Global Affairs, a nonpartisan group that seeks to impact discourse on global issues through leadership, education, and policy.
El Valor, a nonprofit group seeking to enrich the local community by empowering the underserved, disenfranchised, and disabled while creating a sense of unity among all community members.
Heartland Alliance, a human rights advocacy group providing housing, healthcare, economic security, and legal protection for low-income citizens.
The Irish Fellowship Club, a Chicago-based group dedicated to preserving and promoting Irish heritage.
Catholic Theological Union, the largest Roman Catholic graduate school of theology and ministry in the U.S.