In the 15 years that Kids First Chicago has been active, the graduation rate of CPS students has gone from 50 percent to 80 percent. Kids First Chicago (K1C) is an education nonprofit that works to ensure every family and child in Chicago has access to a high-quality education. In coordination with parents and district […]
Women — across generations — are a leading force. Taking an active, empathetic approach to charitable giving, women are more likely to not only give, but also be engaged in the causes they support. Honoring the community of philanthropic women, the Jewish United Fund Women’s Division hosted its annual Lion Luncheon Sept. 12 at The Standard Club. Over […]
Harvest season is upon us. For farmers and gardeners alike, fall is prime time to harvest an assortment of crops, including apples, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes. In celebration of the season, Chicago Botanic Garden held its third annual Harvest Party on Sept. 13. Over 200 guests gathered for a festive evening of cocktails in the […]
Selah Freedom, a national organization committed to ending sex trafficking (and a Philanthropy Award winner), reports that Chicago ranks in the top five cities in the nation for the global epidemic. According to the Cook County Sheriff’s office, 16,000-24,000 women and girls in Chicago become victims of sexual exploitation each year. Sept. 15 marked the organization’s signature […]
Imagine yourself as a 5-year-old child, living in a safe home with your loving family. Suddenly, you’re ripped away from your parents, uncertain you’ll ever lay eyes on them again — a terror we are witnessing once again today. For Beatrice Muchman, known by many as Trixie, this was a reality. Her family fled their […]
For 170 years, Chicago Child Care Society (CCCS) has empowered families in creating pathways for a successful future. The nonprofit child welfare agency specializes in high impact intervention and prevention services for children and youth, using its “Two-Generational” approach. “We know that in order to increase economic mobility, parents and caregivers need stable employment that […]
Philanthropy Award winner BUILD Chicago (Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development) kicked off the summer with a record-breaking evening marking the organization’s 50th anniversary. Held May 3, the Annual Gala welcomed over 800 guests to the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. Together, BUILD and its supporters raised $1,067,000 — a record high — in […]
Supporting new frontiers in pediatric medicine and research, the Founders’ Board of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has made a three-year commitment of raising $7.5 million. Focusing on three key areas, Lurie Children’s reports the pledge will support “transformational research, community-based healthcare delivery and an innovative endowed chair in medical ethics.” […]
The Union League Boys & Girls Clubs celebrated their 100th anniversary in conjunction with their 22nd Annual Wine Dinner on June 14 at the Union League Club. The dinner entailed a five course meal executed by the Union League Club’s Chef Garbin, and was paired with hand-picked Heitz Cellar wine. Guests were able to participate […]
On June 21, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Guild Board hosted its 15th Annual Lawn Ball in memory of one of its founders, Johnny McGovern, at the Saddle & Cycle Club. On this sunny day, guests were able to stroll through the beautiful outdoor area while enjoying each other’s company before heading inside […]
