Fresh Thyme Farmers Market hosted their second annual golf classic on Thursday, Aug. 25, with proceeds benefiting Mission 22, an organization that raises awareness of veteran suicide. More than 300 people participated in the event, which was held at Cog Hill Country Club. Mission 22 is a national nonprofit organization that was founded by veterans […]
Home is where the heart is: a sentiment that holds true for these amazing nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the lives of poor, low-income, and homeless individuals and families in Chicago. Whether it’s providing a safe environment for victims of domestic violence, giving people the tools and information they need to make better […]
Goodman Theatre Scenemakers Board raised more than $50,000 at its fifth annual Scene Soirée fundraising event on July 29. More than 200 people attended the event, which was held at Ovation. Proceeds from the event benefited PlayBuild Youth Intensive, a free seven-week theater summer program for students at the Goodman. Performers included YouTube beat boxer […]
The disastrous and unprecedented flooding in Louisiana has taken the lives of at least 13 people, ABC News reports. According to the Red Cross, the flooding is the worst natural disaster in the country since Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Additionally, this is the second time within the past five months that Louisiana has experienced more than […]
Dad’s behavior began to change in 2010. He was always a quiet, reserved man, but his demeanor transformed and his communication lessened. As a family, we became very concerned when Dad began to forget things like his route home from church or picking Mom up from the train. He became withdrawn and seemed depressed. Changes […]
SitStayRead, a literacy organization that brings volunteers and Certified Reading Assistance Dogs to classrooms in low-income Chicago neighborhoods, reached 2,515 students in 80 underserved Chicago classrooms during the 2015/16 school year. That’s a record number of students reached for this 2014 Philanthropy Awards winner. Learn more about how you can help this organization during the […]
North Shore Health Center, which serves uninsured and under-insured families in Highwood and Highland Park, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Partnering with Friends for Health, NSHC has implemented programs such as the Diabetes Prevention and Treatment program, an enhanced Women’s Health program and the Moraine Township Food Pantry Garden Plot Project, and has […]
2016 marks the 10th anniversary of Imerman Angels, a leader in cancer support and provider of resources and connections for cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. Anyone can reach out to be connected with a Mentor Angel — someone who is the same age, gender, and has experienced the same type of cancer — and the […]
2013 Philanthropy Awards winner Bernie’s Book Bank announced in July that it has donated 6 million books since 2009. The organization, which collects and redistributes books to at-risk children in the Chicago area, now reaches more than 200,000 kids every year. To learn more and find out how you can get involved, visit berniesbookbank.org. Bernie’s […]
Did you know that hundreds of local nonprofit organizations sell goods and services to the public and for-profit businesses? It’s true, yet few people know about it because nonprofits rarely have any money budgeted for marketing or advertising. Relying exclusively on word of mouth means that nonprofits rarely meet their market potential. Rachelle Jervis, president […]
