It’s hidden away from view — easy to miss if you’re driving on the North Shore — but making a powerful impact around the country. As a congregant for over a decade, I’m honored to be a part of Congregation Hakafa, whose spirit lives in my heart. As this dynamic Reform Jewish congregation celebrates its […]
In 2016, there were more than 11,000 unaccompanied homeless youth ages 14-24 in the city of Chicago. Putting those figures in perspective, that’s essentially every student at New Trier, Stevenson, Highland Park, and Deerfield high schools combined. Nationally, approximately 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness each year — slightly more than the population […]
From meeting with legislators to stop the spread of misinformation regarding vaccines to designing LEED-certified buildings, today’s generation of innovators and philanthropists continues to make its mark. The Jewish United Fund of Chicago (JUF) is proud to announce the eighth annual “Double Chai in the Chi: 36 Under 36” list of young Jewish movers and shakers […]
Embed from Getty Images Chicago is really having its moment. We elected our first African American, female, and openly gay mayor; we are the beer capital of America; and our reputation as a pioneering tech hub is ever-increasing. We are also home to an incredible list of innovators, risk-takers, influencers, and change-makers. Here, we’re showcasing […]
As Chicagoans, we hear about the violence plaguing our city on a daily basis. Turn on the news or open the paper and you are bound to hear about the latest victims of gun violence on any given day. For many of us, these unbelievable statistics have become the norm, all too familiar soundbites that […]
Manitoulin Secondary School’s Share/Go-green group organized an epic water walk on May 11, 2019. Students and participants raised money and awareness for Me To We’s WE Walk for Water Campaign. They started the walk at 6 a.m. from Misery Bay to M’chigeeng and simultaneously from Wikwemikong to M’chigeeng, culminating in a feast at MSS at […]
The Make It Better Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2019 Philanthropy Awards. Education & Arts: The People’s Music School Award Sponsor: JPMorgan The mission of The People’s Music School is to make music education accessible for everyone. The school, which is 100 percent tuition-free, has more than tripled in size over […]
Most recently updated: December 2020 An instrument petting zoo. That’s how children who have never been exposed to so much as a recorder get their first introduction to the world of music at The People’s Music School. For more than 40 years, The People’s Music School has helped the children of Chicago access and form […]
Puppy therapy. Horse therapy. Art therapy. These are just some of the innovative ways that 2019 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Award winner Selah Freedom has committed to restoring the lives of child sex trafficking victims. In fact, “selah” means “to pause, rest, and reflect” in Hebrew. Combine that definition with “heal,” and you have […]
It’s been 36 years since Keshet, which means “rainbow” in Hebrew, was founded in Chicago with the intent to give people with special needs a better life. With programming ranging from preschool to adult daily living, Keshet has helped over a thousand individuals with disabilities find their place in not just the Jewish community but […]
