In 1919, a young man who had just lost his father in World War I found refuge in an organization housed on the West Side of Chicago. One hundred years later, that same nonprofit serves nearly 15,000 youth across the city. Serving as an agent for change and a beacon of hope, “the Union League […]
Engaging even the youngest of volunteers from age 2 to 82, Cradles to Crayons Chicago brought families and friends together to put aside formal wear for a fun, dress-down day of giving and celebration. On Saturday, Nov. 16, more than 250 supporters joined Cradles to Crayons at its Giving Factory to roll up their sleeves […]
“The Y has turned me into the man I am today,” said Jelani Davis, a 606Art program graduate. On Oct. 24, over 450 Chicagoans gathered at Morgan Manufacturing to support the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago’s mission to propel children, families, and communities toward a positive future. Serving over 200,000 members a year, the Y fosters […]
“A woman alone has power; collectively we have impact,“ said Shelley Zalis, founder and CEO of The Female Quotient. YWCA Evanston/North Shore launched the annual YWomen Leadership Celebration in 2008, with the dream to bring communities together and channel the power of women to change the world. On Nov. 9, YWCA Evanston/North Shore held its 12th […]
Blue, green, and dressed to theme! With a vibrant twist on black-tie, Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago held its premiere event, “An Evening to Imagine.” Embracing the power of play, the 33rd annual gala was truly a colorful night to remember. Held Oct. 19 at Revel Fulton Market, the celebration raised over $380,000 in […]
The Children’s Service Board, an affiliate of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, consists of women committed to supporting vital programs at Lurie Children’s through service and fundraising. As a nonprofit hospital, Lurie Children’s Hospital relies on such philanthropic support to care for nearly 213,000 patients a year and remain the top […]
Since 1984, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) has donated more than $45 million to service agencies nationwide that are committed to providing resources and education to those living with AIDS or at risk for infection. On Thursday, Oct. 24, DIFFA/Chicago hosted their signature event, Art for Life Chicago, at Venue West. They raised $110,000 […]
Nearly one year ago, Kyle Davis was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer that had spread to his liver. But on Oct. 15, Davis stood in front of a room full of nearly 700 people at the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation’s 21st Annual Dinner to share his personal journey of recovery. Without the efforts of […]
Chicago’s first agency for the protection of vulnerable children celebrates 150th year of service by giving over the stage to the kids. On Oct. 15, more than 200 community, business, and philanthropic leaders gathered beneath the twinkling Tiffany Glass dome at the Chicago Cultural Center to celebrate Bright Promises Foundation’s ongoing commitment to Chicago’s children […]
Thirty minutes south of the Loop lies a beacon of hope for Chicago youth. The Comer Education Campus — housing the Gary Comer Youth Center (GCYC), Gary Comer College Prep, Gary Comer Middle School, and the college success initiative UtmostU — offers a variety of programs and services granting students the tools to succeed in […]
