Life can be tough, and for teenagers, it can be even tougher. Teens already deal with a lot of challenges: peer pressure, hormonal changes and even cyber bullying, so if something more serious creeps in, such as depression or substance abuse, things can quickly become overwhelming. Because teenagers are still developing, it can be easy […]
If you’ve ever wished you could give those who are homeless something more impactful than your spare change—we’ve got just the thing for you: a Better Card for the Homeless. This card lists organizations vetted by Better (formerly Make It Better) that will provide food, shelter, or other helpful services in the Chicago region. In […]
On the 30 year anniversary of the 1989 earthquake, we examine what we’ve learned and what to do to prepare for the next large quake.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: In partnership with Better Media, all donations to Bright Promises Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000! Donate today to double the impact of your gift. This year, Bright Promises Foundation, one of the oldest social service agencies in Illinois, is celebrating 150 years of helping Chicago children and […]
This October, let’s not only “think pink,” but buy pink as well. Our favorite pink products give back by donating proceeds from their sales to fund breast cancer education and research. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. But there’s some good news — in part […]
826CHI is a nonprofit creative writing, tutoring, and publishing center that lives its mission in every way — including in how they build awareness and raise funds. It just wouldn’t be them to throw an old-fashioned gala. Instead, on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6-10 p.m., 826CHI will be hosting its 5th annual culinary gala, Eat […]
If cooler temps put you in the mood to leave your air-conditioned gym and lace up your running shoes, now’s the perfect time to do it. And nothing helps keep up the motivation to run like a race on the horizon. From pumpkin runs to half marathons, we’ve found a whole crop of upcoming Chicago-area […]
Right now, more than 2,000 women in Chicago are without a home. Women face extreme challenges during homelessness including unsafe sleeping conditions, inadequate access (if at all) to sanitary bathroom and shower facilities, limited food, violence, poor medical care, and more. As a matter of fact, women experiencing homelessness are three times more likely to […]
Mission: The Harbour provides emergency housing and services to youth experiencing homelessness in order to promote safety, stability, and personal growth. For more than 45 years, The Harbour has served as a safety net for community youth ages 12-23 in crisis. Our beginnings were a community response to a young woman experiencing family trauma, with […]
From the editor of Marin Magazine: Now is the time to speak up about gun control.
