If you are looking to give a truly special gift this holiday season, you are in luck. Wanting to give back during the holidays, Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched Music 4 Good, a charity auction in partnership with Charitybuzz. 100% of net proceeds will benefit nonprofits making a difference in communities around the world, […]
“Housing is a human right in a just society.” The topic of homelessness is one that American society has compartmentalized and downplayed for decades — especially when considering that in 2020 the city of Chicago alone had 65,611 people experiencing different levels of homelessness — an increase of more than 12% from 2019, almost entirely […]
More than 2,500 Chicagoland residents participated in the Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer’s event on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The event raised more than $1 million to accelerate global research, increase early detection and maximize quality care and support for those living with Alzheimer’s. Despite the chilly Chicago weather, participants dressed in purple attire and gathered at […]
Whether we recognize it or not, it takes a lot of resources to muddle through another Chicago winter. Between heating our homes and clothing and feeding our families, the costs can start to add up. For many Chicagoans, this seasonal demand is out of reach. A whopping 23.2% of Chicagoland children are living in poverty […]
If you’ve ever wished you could give something more impactful than your spare change to the homeless, this resource list for the homeless in Chicago can help. This card lists organizations vetted by Better that will provide food, shelter, or other helpful services in the Chicago region. In other words, now you can go beyond […]
With the holidays quickly approaching, there’s never a more important time to allow this season of giving to encourage just that — a commitment to supporting the people who need it most in Chicagoland. Among the most urgent needs is addressing food insecurity. The lack of access to nutritious food is one part of a […]
Play is a fundamental aspect of positive childhood development, and access to resources and materials that encourage play and spur curiosity and growth plays a fundamental role in outcomes during this critical phase. Unfortunately, this access is limited for many families. But this does not have to be the norm. To combat this inequity in […]
October heralds the arrival of cooler weather, and with it, greater need. Volunteer-based organizations across the city are responsible for meeting the needs of the hungry, the houseless and the most vulnerable among us. As temperatures drop, consider taking extra steps to support the community — be it through your time, things or support. Here […]
This year, from October 2-8, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week — a national, week-long observance that discusses, examines and advocates for mental health conditions. The series also aims to “raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support,” according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, who founded the tradition in 1990. Yet, […]
This year, from October 2-8, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week — a national, week-long observance that discusses, examines and advocates for mental health conditions. The series also aims to “raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support,” according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, who founded the tradition in 1990. Yet, […]
