COVID-19 has affected every area of life to varying degrees of severity. I cannot imagine the exhaustion of healthcare workers on the frontlines, the difficulty experienced by grocery store employees, or the anxiety of the service industry. In comparison to these brave sectors, my own problems seem minimal. And while I can’t speak for all […]
When the Kincade Fire roared into parts of Sonoma County in late 2019, the initial feeling was one of shock and disbelief. The same geographical area had barely started recovering from the Tubbs Fire of just two years prior, and it felt like lighting was striking twice. The areas hit by Kincade affected a vulnerable […]
We imagined our Northwestern University Dance Marathon (NUDM) 22 person executive board on stage hugging and crying in utter disbelief because the final reveal of our fund-raising proved to us that all of the late nights, overwhelming meetings, and sacrifices we made over the past year were worth it. The 30 hour dance marathon was supposed […]
What does age sound like? It can sound pretty great. Singer Smokey Robsinson recently turned 80. Rapper Ice T turned 62. Renee Zellweger, 50, won an Oscar recently for Best Actress for her portrayal of Judy Garland in the musical biopic “Judy.” Embed from Getty Images As a laryngologist, or professional voice doctor, patients often […]
While the rate of adolescents experiencing mental health problems is on the rise, a group of local North Shore teens are busy combatting this alarming trend and the stigma that commonly surrounds mental health as members of The Josselyn Center Junior Board. Much like the Northfield nonprofit, The Josselyn Center Junior Board has grown leaps […]
The YMCA has had a presence in Evanston since shortly after the city’s inception. The Evanston Y was founded in 1885 to “promote mental, moral, physical and social welfare.” Over the course of the past 134 years, McGaw’s mission and who has been involved has reflected the local and national social norms. One of the […]
Right now, more than 2,000 women in Chicago are without a home. Women face extreme challenges during homelessness including unsafe sleeping conditions, inadequate access (if at all) to sanitary bathroom and shower facilities, limited food, violence, poor medical care, and more. As a matter of fact, women experiencing homelessness are three times more likely to […]
Mission: The Harbour provides emergency housing and services to youth experiencing homelessness in order to promote safety, stability, and personal growth. For more than 45 years, The Harbour has served as a safety net for community youth ages 12-23 in crisis. Our beginnings were a community response to a young woman experiencing family trauma, with […]
It’s hidden away from view — easy to miss if you’re driving on the North Shore — but making a powerful impact around the country. As a congregant for over a decade, I’m honored to be a part of Congregation Hakafa, whose spirit lives in my heart. As this dynamic Reform Jewish congregation celebrates its […]
In 2016, there were more than 11,000 unaccompanied homeless youth ages 14-24 in the city of Chicago. Putting those figures in perspective, that’s essentially every student at New Trier, Stevenson, Highland Park, and Deerfield high schools combined. Nationally, approximately 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness each year — slightly more than the population […]
