“I feel human again.” ShowerUp Chicago hears those words often. For those who are experiencing homelessness, feeling human is not taken for granted. Spending days, weeks and sometimes months without being able to get something as basic and essential as a shower can have a physical, mental, emotional and even a spiritual impact. ShowerUp provides […]
No one should have to endure what Nancy Rothstein and her family did — the death of a beloved child. But, every person who does can find comfort, inspiration and courage in her story. Rothstein’s vibrantly alive, 15 ½-year-old son Josh — then a sophomore at Lake Forest Academy in Chicago’s bucolic North Shore — was on a […]
CBS 2 Chicago and the Illinois Red Cross will host their annual CBS Chicago Cares Day of Giving Telethon on this year’s Giving Tuesday to raise awareness and support for the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross. Throughout the day, CBS 2 Chicago will feature incredible stories of the Red Cross mission in action here at home, […]
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” And as the season of giving comes around again, keep the momentum going this year by investing in Giving Tuesday — “a global giving movement” based on “radical generosity.” Annually celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving — this year Nov. 29 […]
For the third straight year, The Record North Shore was chosen to participate in a special fundraising program that benefits independent local news. Every donation to The Record from now until the end of the year will be matched dollar for dollar up to $15,000. That means the program can provide the nonprofit newsroom with $30,000 to power credible reporting for the community. […]
Although holiday shopping can be exhausting, it’s actually good for you. A Harvard Business School study found that giving gifts, money or donating to others increases our happiness more than spending that money on ourselves. So, go ahead and spoil the ones you love this year. Not only will it lift your mood, but your […]
In search of the perfect host or thank you gift for the holidays? Here are our favorite gift ideas — perfect for teachers, co-workers, hairdressers, and hosts — that you can find at stores throughout Chicago and the North Shore. Rare by Chalet, Price VariesA Best of 2022 Winner – Best Home & Garden Store, Suburbs 3132 […]
This year, buy your loved one a truly special present that they wouldn’t gift themselves. These items are gifts that are truly works of art. The Impossible Collection of Wine by Enrico Bernardo, $995 If you have a wine collector in your life, this book is for them. Part of the Assouline Ultimate Collection, the […]
We dug deep to uncover the latest gadget gifts to wow the tech-obsessed on your list. Meta Quest Pro, $1,499.99 Meta’s new Quest Pro is allowing people to come together in virtual reality like never before. With breakthrough high-resolution mixed reality, you can engage effortlessly with the virtual world while maintaining presence in your physical […]
The holidays, although joyful, can be stressful. Treat the important people in your life to a luxurious gift to make them feel special. Here are a few items and experiences that will do just that. Customized Facial at One Magnificent Med Spa, VariesA Best of 2022 Winner – Best Facial, Suburbs 1100 Central Avenue, Wilmette […]
