Children’s Home & Aid’s Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Child & Family Center provides a temporary home for many of Illinois’ young children in foster care with severe mental health and behavior issues. The residential care and treatment center helps more than 60 children a year move forward and work toward returning to a […]
Music industry veteran Ken Arlen and his Arlen Music Productions (AMP) have helped hundreds of Chicago-area nonprofits take their fundraising efforts to new heights by providing top-notch entertainment that inspires guests to support the charities’ fundraising events year after year. “Hiring great entertainers who know how to become part of the creative vision for an […]
The 17th annual Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence, presented by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, were held at the South Loop’s Venue SIX10 on Sunday, Jan. 13 with over 400 people — a mix of culinary insiders, media, and fans — in attendance. The late, great chef Jean Banchet, who is credited with bringing fine […]
On the third Monday in January, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the influential civil rights leader. Here are some ways you can celebrate his legacy in Chicago with your family. 1. Read a book together NPR’s GPB Media complied a great list of picture books for children that will help […]
Join A. Perry Homes on Saturday, Jan. 26 for Winterfest: Monte Carlo Night to support Northwestern Settlement, “a dynamic and innovative leader in creating transformational opportunities for children and families to disrupt generational poverty.” This upscale cocktail gala at A. Perry Homes’ showroom in Wilmette will feature blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, and the opportunity to win some […]
Wags on Willow knows that once in a while, we all need a spa day. The Wags team of groomers and stylists gives every four-legged customer an unparalleled personalized experience, sending them home happy, healthy, and looking sharp! Meet Wags on Willow Owner Mary Bowler. She and her pug Sushi co-founded Wags nearly five years ago. […]
Boys Hope Girls Hope helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities, and education through college. We support our Scholars for 10 years from the time they enter our program in middle school/high school, through college completion and entry into […]
Most people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find it difficult to enter the world of work without qualified and experienced preparation and support. Opportunities for employment through vocational day programs often separate them from those who do not have disabilities, hindering their sense of integration and inclusion in society. To address this issue, Oak-Leyden Developmental […]
The Autohaus on Edens Spring Fashion Show is back for its eighth year Sunday, March 10, 2019. Enjoy the best in North Shore shopping on site from 4:30-6 p.m, and then find your seat on the runway at 6 p.m. for an up-close first look of what’s hot for spring. The showroom transforms into a dynamic […]
“Together for good” — the guiding principle informing the work of Jewish United Fund. As the 2018 fiscal year came to a close, JUF proudly announced the record increase of its Annual Campaign to an unrivaled $86.97 million. JUF’s Annual Campaign, which secured $379,411,478 in total revenue in fiscal year 2018, supports the organization’s vast network […]
