Where there’s a browser, there’s a way! Auctions are no longer limited to one evening affairs where you’re out of luck if you’re out of town or otherwise engaged. With the help of technology, wine, travel, and auction lovers around the globe have the ability to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences and rare, collectable bottles of wine. […]
How does one take the physical scars from a double mastectomy and turn them into something beautiful so that they no longer serve as a reminder of the emotional scars? For 37-year-old North Shore mom of three Grace Lombardo, that meant covering her mastectomy scars with elaborate floral tattoos, a process that is captured in […]
On Saturday, March 24, an estimated 800,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. to demand an end to gun violence during March For Our Lives. Organized by the survivors of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the D.C. march was the largest of more than 800 around the world and crowded […]
Are you passionate about giving back, but also wonder how people find the time away from work and family commitments to volunteer? If you’re short on time, but also want to get more involved with worthy nonprofits in your community, there are countless charity events that offer the perfect opportunity to not only learn more […]
Carol Novello, Harvard MBA, former Intuit senior executive, and current president of Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV), and David Whitman, vice president for creative development at HSSV and former executive producer of The Tech Awards [now The Tech for Global Good, a program committed to inspiring a new generation of social entrepreneurs to utilize technology […]
If you want to give back to your community this spring, here are six reputable, local charities that we think are uber-deserving of your time. Each one offers a wide range of opportunities to get involved, including organizing supplies drives, administrative work, or more hands-on work, such as volunteering and tutoring. 1. Support cancer survivors […]
Do you love chocolate? Then come out to the Chocolate, Wine & Spirits Expo April 21-22 at the Stephen M. Bailey Auditorium at Plumbers Hall. Designed for chocolate lovers, this delectable event will feature tempting samples, a benefit wine and spirits tasting, demonstrations and pairings, and much more! Plus, guests will receive complimentary admission to […]
Attending your first wine auction can be intimidating business, even for serious wine connoisseurs. Here’s our step-by-step guide to being a smart and serious bidder, all in the name of charity. Do Your Research For many wine auctions, descriptions of lots are available online several weeks prior to the sale, giving you ample time to […]
On March 8, the world recognizes International Women’s Day, a day established over a century ago to celebrate the many achievements of women and to promote gender equality around the world. This year’s IWD comes at an important moment in U.S. history. Women’s rights have been at the forefront of the news this year, after […]
The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois is honoring local people who demonstrated acts of heroism in the community at the organization’s 16th Annual Heroes Breakfast. “The American Red Cross is proud to honor the heroes among us whose extraordinary actions have impacted our communities and inspired us all,” says Celena Roldán, chief […]
