When Mariam Naficy founded Minted.com, the online stationery retailer, in 2007, she “felt a little chicken” about testing her new business model. She was already a successful businesswoman. She’d received an MBA from Stanford and sold her first startup, the online cosmetics company Eve.com, for more than $100 million in cash. But she loved the idea she had for […]
With more than 40 years of experience to his name, internationally acclaimed conductor Riccardo Muti has been masterfully leading the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), one of the greatest orchestras in the world, as its 10th music director since 2010. Earlier this year, it was announced that Muti’s contract as music director has been extended through the 2021/22 season. […]
Partner with Chicago Humanities Festival and Make It Better and see your gift doubled! Donate now! For nearly 30 years, the Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) has brought audiences across the city together with some of the most powerful voices of our time in conversation and dialogue aimed at improving our city and communities. Working to […]
All coffee is not created equal. Some stand out for their branding, delicious lattes, and cozy cafes. Others break the mold by creating community, helping charities, and supporting local farmers. Then you have the perfect combo; a stellar local coffeehouse and roaster that produces the perfect cup of coffee and also goes above and beyond […]
North Shore’s Jackie Moss grew up playing squash, an activity that opened opportunities for her to travel and see the country, meet a wide diversity of people, attend an Ivy League school, and eventually become captain of her squash team at Princeton. It was those experiences as a youth that she wanted to share with […]
The raging wildfires in Northern and Southern California have displaced hundreds of thousands of people, ravaged homes, and so far, 44 people are confirmed dead. In what is now the deadliest wildfire in California history, the Camp Fire devastated the entire town of Paradise and the recovery process will be long and difficult. Embed from […]
In 2007, Rocky Wirtz took control of his family’s sports, entertainment, real estate, agriculture, insurance, banking, and liquor distribution empire — which includes the Chicago Blackhawks and a share of the United Center. Unfortunately, at that time, the team was Chicago’s laughing stock for its presence at the bottom of the NHL standings and poor […]
A relative newcomer to Chicago, Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation has devoted the past four years to making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children with physical deformities. Since opening in 2014, the organization has provided free surgeries and medical care to 79 patients and more than $3 million in donated medical care. […]
The Chicago Marathon is behind us, but it’s hardly the end of race season. Sign up for one of these (way less intense) themed runs — each of which benefits an incredible charity — and prepare to feel good inside and out. Nov. 10: Hot Cider Hustle 8K Walk or run to raise awareness and […]
Since 2003, The Lake County Community Foundation has connected the generosity of donors with community needs by making grants to organizations working to improve the lives of the most vulnerable residents of our county. As nonprofit organizations, local governments and businesses strive to tackle issues of concern, the Foundation provides civic leadership bringing all stakeholders […]
