What Bay Area Women Are Doing to Create Social Impact

On May 16, approximately 125 female leaders and philanthropists gathered in Sausalito at Marin Magazine’s Celebrating Women event. Susan B. Noyes, the founder of Make It Better Media Group, which recently acquired Marin Magazine and SPACES, shared her thoughts on what women are doing to shake up our world and create serious social impact. Following the event, we […]

Better Makers: BUILD Inc. Celebrates 49 Years of Youth Impact at Annual Gala

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) celebrated 49 years of impacting Chicago’s youth at its annual dinner April 27. BUILDing Opportunity, Transforming the Future raised a record-breaking $725,000 for its youth programing. Three awards were given to BUILD’s greatest, long-standing supporters: Jim and Kelly McShane were awarded the BUILDer of the Year Award; Danny Wirtz received […]

Better Makers: Chicago Zoological Society’s Whirl Gala Raises $1.3 Million for Brookfield Zoo

Over 525 guests gathered at Brookfield Zoo on April 28 for the Chicago Zoological Society’s 37th annual Whirl fundraiser. This year’s event raised more than $1.3 million in support of the animals at Brookfield Zoo in addition to the Chicago Zoological Society’s conservation, education, and community outreach programs. One of the benefiting programs includes the Chicago […]

Better Makers: Kelsey Grammer, Rainn Wilson and Chris Rock Help Raise $1.3 Million at Steppenwolf 2018 Gala

In celebration of 42 remarkable seasons of ensemble theater, nearly 700 guests gathered on May 12 to honor Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s world-renowned ensemble. With record-breaking attendance, the 2018 Gala raised more than $1.3 million for the theater’s pivotal programing in the arts and local community. Steppenwolf works with local Chicagoland schools and neighborhoods in providing their outreach […]

Better Makers: Natalie Morales Honored at 2018 Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala

The 2018 Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala, which took place on May 12 at the Hilton Chicago, raised more than $1.1 million for the organization’s research, care, and support programs. During the event, “Today” correspondent and “Access Live” co-host Natalie Morales and her family were given the Caregiver Award for their work raising awareness for […]

Serena & Lily Co-Founder Lily Kanter Launches Boon Supply Co.

Lily Kanter, entrepreneur extraordinaire and Mill Valley-based mother of three boys, has relaunched Boon Supply Co., a creative and unique online retail concept that gives back to participating nonprofits when you shop. Look for your children’s school or favorite nonprofit on the site before you make your purchase. Boon Supply Co. is an online retail platform […]

Serena & Lily Co-Founder Lily Kanter Launches Boon Supply Co.

Lily Kanter, entrepreneur extraordinaire and Mill Valley-based mother of three boys, has relaunched Boon Supply Co., a creative and unique online retail concept that gives back to participating nonprofits when you shop. Look for your children’s school or favorite nonprofit on the site before you make your purchase. Boon Supply Co. is an online retail platform […]