Mitchell Swaback Charities

Mitchell Swaback Charities

Welcome to Mitchell Swaback Charities! With the help of people like you, we're striving to "Advance the Kingdom of Christ by Reaching Out to Others." We want to continue Mitch's compassion to serve in missions, the church and to honor God in the way Mitch did on a daily basis. We invite you to learn more about Mitchell Swaback Charities and to become a partner with us in our mission.

Psalm 31:3... 
For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name's sake you lead me and guide me.

June 14, 2010 is our 6th Annual Golf Outing. So mark your calendars for a memorable day. Read more >

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2009 Award Recipients
December 1, 2009
We're pleased to announce the 2009 recipients of the "Torch Award" are: Emma Patchak and Kody McCormick. Thank you so much for selecting me as a Torch Award scholarship recipient. Being awarded this scholarship was truly an answer to prayers for both me and my family. I am honored to be one of the …
Holding on to Hope December 2009 Update
December 1, 2009
Abuse, all kinds of abuse silently destroys our community's everyday. Take the story of David Smith of Phoenix, Arizona. At age 22 David weighed an incredible 650 pounds. Most people's first reaction is, how can they do that Those people have no self control, just stop eating. David grew up a …
Holding on to Hope November 2009 Update
November 1, 2009
In partnership with the Mitchell Swaback Charities, Holding on to Hope Ministries is leading the way in speaking out about the prevalence and consequences of abuse in general and sexual abuse in particular. Bill Harbeck is the director of Holding on to Hope and is traveling across the country sharing with …
August 14, 2009: Anniversary of Mitch's Going Home
August 14, 2009
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2009 Summit Climb - Success!
July 30, 2009
On Saturday, July 18th eight climbers set out from the base of Mt. Baker with a goal of ascending almost 8,000 vertical feet and over 7 miles to reach the summit of Mt. Baker. Mt. Baker is an active Cascade Volcano that stands almost 11,000 feet above sea level. The climbers …
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Phone: 847.593.7120
Fax: 847.593.7130

Address: 1501 Estes Ave
Elk Grove, Illinois 60007

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Our Mission

Mitchell Swaback Charities was started October 15th, 2004. Our purpose is to continue to impact individuals, organizations and families as Mitch has done so many times. We want to continue Mitch's compassion to serve in missions, the church and to honor God in the way Mitch did on a daily basis. We will continue to form partnerships that will allow us to expand our ministry.

Through the many opportunities that surround us, we look forward to making a difference.

We will honor the Lord in all we do. Learn more >>

Mitch's Story

For 23 years our son Mitch etched memories into the hearts of everyone he met. He was as real as they come. What he meant to us and to so many others now belongs to the legacy we will cherish forever.

At Mitch's going-home service Pastor James MacDonald used one word that best described Mitch: "Maximum." Read more >>

Psalm 31:3

For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name's sake you lead me and guide me.