Old rusty pickup truck with a weathered white paint job and chrome grille parked on a rural road next to overgrown grass and trees.

Where Passion
Meets Purpose.

Off the GRID Car Club isn’t just about the cars—it’s about people. We’re a community driven by compassion, showing up for those who need it most and inspiring others to do the same. Together, we ride, we give, and we rise—fueling hope and creating lasting impact in every community we touch.

Learn more >

What We Do

Several black clothing items, including gloves, packaged in clear plastic bags with fake $20 bills attached, placed on a surface.

Donate Funds

We raise and contribute funds to support local support programs, community members searching for missing loved ones, and initiatives that make a positive impact.

A man in a green shirt cleaning a gray Chevrolet Corvette with a towel, parked in a parking lot with other cars and people around.

Our members volunteer at car shows, fundraisers, soup kitchens and neighborhood clean-ups—helping strengthen connections both on and off the road.

Give Time

People sorting and packaging food items at a table in an indoor setting.

We actively collect and distribute essential resources to those who are most in need, providing support to help them rebuild and restore their lives with dignity and hope.

Gift Resources

Group of people standing outdoors near parked cars and trees, some wearing green T-shirts, during daytime.

We host meetups, cruises, and charity events that bring people together—celebrating cars, culture, and community spirit.

Build Community

Why We Do It

In 2023, Illinois saw a 110% surge in domestic violence–related deaths, with Black women making up nearly two-thirds of female victims in Chicago — a devastating reminder that safety and support are still out of reach for too many.

Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)
Across the U.S., Black people represent nearly 40% of all missing persons, though they make up only about 13% of the population—a disparity that persists due to systemic bias and lack of media attention.

U.S. Department of Justice
On a single night in 2024, more than 25,000 Illinoisans were homeless, a number that more than doubled from the year before.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDPH)
Over half of Chicago’s homeless population is Black, despite representing less than a third of the city’s residents.

Chicago Coalition To End Homelessness
In Illinois, 41.5% of women and 25.9% of men experience intimate partner violence (physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking) over their lifetimes.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJTA)
In 2023, Illinois recorded 94 domestic violence incidents that led to 120 deaths—a 110% increase over prior years.

Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)
The Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline received 59,704 contacts in 2024, marking approximately a 140% jump from 2019 levels.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)
In Chicago, domestic violence constitutes about 26% of all violent crime calls, and in 2024, the number of DV hotline contacts increased 17% over 2023, surpassing 18,800 calls.

City of Chicago, Department of Family & Support Services
Black women accounted for 65% of female domestic violence victims in Chicago in 2023.

City of Chicago, Department of Family & Support Services
In Chicago, Black children represent ~57% of missing person cases, even though they comprise around 2% of the city’s population.

South Side Weekly
Nationally, over 36% of missing women and girls are Black, though they represent a much smaller fraction of the total female population.

South Side Weekly
In Illinois, Black residents are eight times more likely to experience homelessness than White residents.

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
In Chicago, 55% of the people experiencing homelessness are Black, though Black residents make up about 29% of the city’s population.

Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness
Among those in shelters or on the street in Chicago, 16.8% reported being harmed by domestic violence, highlighting the intersection of homelessness and abuse.

Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness
In Illinois, homeless individuals die on average nearly 18 years earlier than their housed counterparts.

Illinois Department of Public Health
Systemic neglect and racial bias mean missing persons cases involving Black individuals often receive less media attention and fewer resources than comparable cases involving white individuals.

Black & Missing Foundation
Black individuals, particularly women and girls, are at a higher risk for violence, trafficking, and homicide.

U.S. Department of Justice

Ready to get involved?

Share Your Story

Join Us At An Event

Donate

Three men are talking in a parking lot surrounded by classic and sports cars, including a red Chevrolet Corvette and a white Volkswagen Golf, with trees and a house in the background.

Two men standing next to a classic red Chevrolet muscle car with the hood open, showing its engine. The man on the left wears a green T-shirt and jeans with red sneakers, the man on the right wears a dark blue polo shirt, white hat, and black pants.

A street vendor booth labeled "Cigar Vibes" with four people interacting, two women and two men, at a market stall with various cigar boxes and accessories on display, set up outdoors on a sidewalk with trees, parked cars, and buildings in the backgr

Vintage white pickup truck with rust spots and large custom wheels parked in a parking lot at an outdoor event, with people around and a grassy area with tents and children playing in the background.

Group of people standing outdoors in parking lot with cars and tents, smiling for a photo.

(G)ifting (R)esources to
(I)nspire (D)reams

$10.00

$20.00

$30.00

$40.00

Custom Amount

Support us by covering the fees we have to pay

3% Cover the Fee

• Follow Us •

Black Chevrolet Corvette with supercharger in an open outdoor parking lot during sunset, with snow on the ground and trees in the background.

Gray Chevrolet Corvette Z06 parked on grass with reflection of sky and trees, and a white classic car in the background.

Youtube

instagram

FACEBOOK

A vintage orange muscle car with black accents parked on the side of a road during sunset, with leafless trees in the background.

A classic white 1960s Grand Prix car parked on an empty concrete lot with a modern building in the background.

Contact Us

Want to join the movement? Have a question or just want to leave a nice note? Send us a message and we’ll be in touch soon.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

(###)

###

####

I prefer to be contacted via:

Message

Where Passion Meets Purpose.

What We Do

Donate Funds

Give Time

Gift Resources

Build Community

Why We Do It

In 2023, Illinois saw a 110% surge in domestic violence–related deaths, with Black women making up nearly two-thirds of female victims in Chicago — a devastating reminder that safety and support are still out of reach for too many.

Across the U.S., Black people represent nearly 40% of all missing persons, though they make up only about 13% of the population—a disparity that persists due to systemic bias and lack of media attention.

On a single night in 2024, more than 25,000 Illinoisans were homeless, a number that more than doubled from the year before.

Over half of Chicago’s homeless population is Black, despite representing less than a third of the city’s residents.

In Illinois, 41.5% of women and 25.9% of men experience intimate partner violence (physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking) over their lifetimes.

In 2023, Illinois recorded 94 domestic violence incidents that led to 120 deaths—a 110% increase over prior years.

The Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline received 59,704 contacts in 2024, marking approximately a 140% jump from 2019 levels.

In Chicago, domestic violence constitutes about 26% of all violent crime calls, and in 2024, the number of DV hotline contacts increased 17% over 2023, surpassing 18,800 calls.

Black women accounted for 65% of female domestic violence victims in Chicago in 2023.

In Chicago, Black children represent ~57% of missing person cases, even though they comprise around 2% of the city’s population.

Nationally, over 36% of missing women and girls are Black, though they represent a much smaller fraction of the total female population.

In Illinois, Black residents are eight times more likely to experience homelessness than White residents.

In Chicago, 55% of the people experiencing homelessness are Black, though Black residents make up about 29% of the city’s population.

Among those in shelters or on the street in Chicago, 16.8% reported being harmed by domestic violence, highlighting the intersection of homelessness and abuse.

In Illinois, homeless individuals die on average nearly 18 years earlier than their housed counterparts.

Systemic neglect and racial bias mean missing persons cases involving Black individuals often receive less media attention and fewer resources than comparable cases involving white individuals.

Black individuals, particularly women and girls, are at a higher risk for violence, trafficking, and homicide.

Ready to get involved?

(G)ifting (R)esources to (I)nspire (D)reams

Follow Us

•

Follow Us • Follow Us •

Contact Us

Where Passion
Meets Purpose.

(G)ifting (R)esources to
(I)nspire (D)reams

Follow Us •