Win.
Build. 
Send. 

This has been our passion since 1951.

As Chicago students are WON to a relationship with Jesus and BUILT in their faith, Cru Chicago seeks to provide environments and experiences that will deepen students' experience of God. We do this by SENDing them to retreats, conferences, and missions trips.

Cru Chicago sends students to several events throughout the year, including:

• Fall Retreat: A weekend getaway in October, focused on connecting students to God and to one another
• Winter Conferences: A regional conference with 2000 students hosted in Indianpolis, Indiana during December 28-January 1. Students experience dynamic speakers, musicians, and training during this life-changing week.
• Spring Break Trips!  Students travel to various places in the United States and overseas, where they receive training and experience in sharing their faith.
• Overseas Missions Trips: Cru Chicago is committed to Winning, Building, and Sending students in East Asia. The area we travel to is home to tens of thousands of college students, and Cru Chicago seeks to help grow the movements on several campuses. 

Here are a few comments from students:

"Winter Conference changed my life."

"During the morning of our first day [overseas], we walked up to a table of 2 guys. I got to share my testimony in Spanish and talk with the about how to have a personal relationship with Jesus. One prayed to invite Christ into his life!"

"The retreat helped me to realize that I needed to forgive my father and work on our relationship.”

"I fell in love with God again."

Cru Chicago loves to provide scholarships to these opportunities for students who wouldn't otherwise be able to participate. Your gift can make a significant difference in students' lives as they lift their eyes to the Lord and step out of their comfort zones to experience His love and work.

If you are giving in response to an individual student's request for financial support, please type the student's name and campus in the "comments" box as you check out.  We will then ensure that the student receives credit for your gift.

2025 Spring Break Trips: Starting March 14 and lasting until April 5, Students from eight Chicago universities and colleges will be traveling to Panama City Beach, Florida to develop their knowledge and skills in spiritual leadership, ministry practice, and communicating the gospel with others. Even as thousands of high school and college students descend upon Florida's beaches for a week of fun and relaxation, Cru students will initiate hundreds of spiritual conversations, praying for dozens to place their faith into Jesus. We invite you to partner with them through your gifts and prayers!

**If you are making a gift to a student going on Spring Break, please include both their name and their college/university in the comment section.