The Saint Francis Foundation’s 26th annual Hob Nob Gala fundraiser, held virtually on December 12, raised more than $300,000 that will go toward the community grant program and other vital hospital services. The event theme, “Unmasking the Future,” was a nod to the courage and innovation of Saint Francis Memorial Hospital during a challenging pandemic […]
Curt’s Café is a workforce training program whose mission is to improve the outcomes of young adults living in at-risk situations through work and life skills training. Curt’s opened its first café in Evanston in 2012. In 2019, a second café opened in Highland Park. In 2021 Curt’s Cafe will present a variety of […]
During the relentless coronavirus pandemic, those already facing tough times financially, emotionally and spiritually only saw their struggles intensified. That is why this year, the d’Vine Affair, which raises hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for Catholic Charities, was more important than ever. With the 20th annual event not permitted to be held in-person at […]
Horizons for Youth’s 21st Annual On Cloud Nine event raised funds to help break barriers to education for students. Over 100 guests around the country attended the virtual Feb. 6 event. Guests heard from Executive Director Greg Borkowski, Horizons for Youth family members and other supporters. More than 30 sponsors backed the event, which raised […]
Although most of us couldn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day with our loved ones, the Bay Area’s charity organizations weren’t short on love, hosting virtual events to help those in most in need. Marin Valentine’s Ball Brings Love to North Bay’s Vulnerable Youth Annual Event Brings in Much-Needed Funds for Three Youth Organizations The 2021 Marin Valentine’s […]
Cradles to Crayons, a recipient of the 2019 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Awards Judges’ Distinction Award, supplies children from birth to age 12 with basic necessities, helping mitigate clothing insecurity in Chicago. Before the pandemic, approximately 225,000 Chicagoland kids experienced poverty, and this number has since increased. In December, the Make It Better Foundation […]
Sarah’s Circle vowed from the start of the coronavirus pandemic to keep its doors open, and the non-profit dedicated to helping homeless women in Chicago has stayed true to that commitment. As the pandemic rages on, Sarah’s Circle is bringing attention to the urgent need for additional beds for the homeless in shelters across […]
About 400 people gathered virtually for the 20th annual WINGS Purple Tie Ball fundraiser in October. Entertaining Company delivered guests a special “Gala in a Bag,” which included dinner, wine, hand sanitizer, chocolates, and a program book. That evening, 80 dinner deliveries were made across the Chicagoland area to participating guests. WINGS is a […]
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Explore how this Chicagoland organization is making an impact in their community amist Covid-19 challenges.
