It’s understood that children can’t learn if they’re hungry. But some won’t even get to school because they don’t have clean, appropriate clothing. As children head back to school this week, I’m thinking about the ones who won’t be there because of clothing insecurity. Almost a quarter million children in Chicagoland are experiencing poverty, and […]
The fires may not reach you, but the lasting effects will. If you believe you are far removed from the vicious fires suffocating the Amazon region, think again. As the world’s largest rainforest — spanning eight countries — the Amazon Rainforest plays a vital role in regulating global temperatures. Yes, that means your city too! […]
The fires may not reach you, but the lasting effects will. If you believe you are far removed from the vicious fires suffocating the Amazon region, think again. As the world’s largest rainforest — spanning eight countries — the Amazon Rainforest plays a vital role in regulating global temperatures. Yes, that means your city too! […]
The fires may not reach you, but the lasting effects will. If you believe you are far removed from the vicious fires suffocating the Amazon region, think again. As the world’s largest rainforest — spanning eight countries — the Amazon Rainforest plays a vital role in regulating global temperatures. Yes, that means your city too! […]
All healthy children are born with the same potential to become successful learners. But those born in high-risk environments (low income, young or single parents, and low maternal education) face significant barriers to healthy development. Children’s Home & Aid’s Early Childhood Centers provide unique, essential, and comprehensive programming for vulnerable children and their families. The […]
Your family is probably soon headed back to a school-year schedule, but don’t let the busyness of a new academic year leave you without time for others. Consider adding these volunteer and give-back opportunities to your calendar. Give Time Reading Power This organization knows that “all children deserve to reach their intellectual potential.” That’s why […]
Just this year, there have been 255 mass shootings in America and 33,237 shooting incidents alone. This number keeps growing. People of all ages and races have been shot at places of worship, schools, the workplace, festivals, bars and shopping centers. In the last week we have mourned victims of three shootings; at the Gilroy […]
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 […]
Evanston is in an affordable housing crisis. Thousands of our neighbors are spending over 50 percent of their income on housing. Nurses. Teachers. Firefighters. People with disabilities. Senior citizens. People who must choose between necessities like food or medicine and keeping a roof over their head. Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser Taste of Evanston […]
