The Brushwood Center’s Smith Nature Symposium memorialized the significant civic legacy of Hermon Dunlap and Ellen Thorne Smith, who donated their land and cabin to help form Ryerson Woods. This year’s event honored journalists and activists Bill McKibben and Sue Halpern, who have influenced millions of young people through their writing and activism on behalf […]
This pandemic will surely be noted as a critical point in history. Health and safety are at the forefront of this battle, but share a spotlight with the world’s fight against climate change and anti-racist movements. With history happening fast and at such a broad scale, the Chicago History Museum is a significant organization dedicated […]
Every year, Children’s Home & Aid hosts its annual Holiday Gift Drive where we provide gifts, warm clothing, and essential home items — like diapers and formula — for the children and families we partner with across the Chicagoland area. This year, our need is more than double any of the previous 30 holiday seasons […]
With much of the population under stay-at-home orders or advisories, kids in remote learning, and many companies requiring employees to work from home, potential for domestic violence has made the work of organizations like the YWCA Evanston/North Shore even more critical. The Chicago Police Department reported that domestic-violence-related calls increased by 12 percent from January […]
During these difficult times, giving back is more important than ever. Here are four charities and groups in the community working hard to keep everyone taken care of during the coronavirus pandemic. Raphael House’s Many Homes, Many Hearts Virtual Gala Raises $420,000 to Support Families in Need Supporting families on their path to achieving long-term […]
The YMCA of Metro Chicago is pleased to host its annual Recognition Dinner virtually on Wednesday, October 21. This year’s event will honor the people, the purpose and the passion that drives the Y’s mission and our great city forward. In 2020, we have all seen how the people of Chicago have united with great […]
The YMCA of Metro Chicago is pleased to host its annual Recognition Dinner virtually on Wednesday, October 21. This year’s event will honor the people, the purpose and the passion that drives the Y’s mission and our great city forward. In 2020, we have all seen how the people of Chicago have united with great […]
On September 16, the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation celebrated their annual Freedom Awards Gala, virtually. This year’s theme was Moral Courage in Challenging Times, a tribute to the people continuing to do essential work, even during these exceedingly difficult times. The James Foley Freedom Foundation was started in 2014 to advocate for the freedom […]
Katie Kadan, a finalist on NBC’s The Voice, was the featured performer at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Virtual Soireé on September 2. She was joined on ‘stage’ by the event’s emcee, Chicago Tribune social columnist Candace Jordan. The Soireé is the Women Leadership Committee’s (WLC) signature fundraising event – but this year […]
During these difficult times, giving back is more important than ever. Here are four charities and groups in the community working hard to keep everyone taken care of during the coronavirus pandemic. SF Gay Men’s Chorus Raises Over $55,000 from Crescendo: Voices Rising Benefit To sustain SFGMC and their youth outreach programs. In their first […]
