Make no small plans. Under the local powerhouse of YWCA Evanston/North Shore, YWomen was born. Since its inception in 2008, 24 inspiring women and seven altruistic organizations have been honored for their work in the areas of women’s empowerment, racial justice, and social change. On Oct. 13, YWCA Evanston/North Shore celebrated the YWomen Leadership Awards, […]
Last Saturday morning, during a peaceful Shabbat service at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life * Or L’Simcha Congregation, 11 innocent lives were lost. A man opened fire inside the Synagogue yelling, “All Jews must die.” Gunman Robert Bowers was armed with an assault rifle and at least three handguns, attacking for 20 minutes straight. The deadly assault killed 11 people and injured […]
Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael slammed the Southeast with catastrophic storm surges and damaging winds, impacting countless lives. For those who are looking to help in unaffected areas, donors are urged to make an appointment now to give blood to help maintain the nation’s blood supply. Disasters like hurricanes often force the cancellation of many […]
Sometimes it can be the simplest of gestures that can mean the most. Such was the case when Larsen Jay found himself on the receiving end of the kindness of others. In 2007, Jay fell off a roof. While recovering in a hospital from multiple injuries, his room was flooded with flowers from well-wishers, elevating […]
“…there is perhaps no more important window of time than the first 1,000 days of a child’s life,” said Elizabeth McCostlin, managing director for the Midwest region of UNICEF USA, at this year’s Humanitarian Awards celebration. “For 72 years, UNICEF has been there for the world’s children — no matter how remote, no matter how complex, no […]
I am a proud graduate of Harold Washington College. I hold both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Robert Morris University and am currently in my second year of law school at DePaul University College of Law. But I would not be in the position I’m in today if it weren’t for certain luck and […]
Do you know what it’s like to have a loved one admitted to the hospital for a prolonged period of time? It’s something no parent ever wants for their child. And when one member is in pain, it impacts the whole unit. More than 160 caring individuals make up the Family Services team at Ann & […]
October is National Depression Awareness Month as well as LGBTQ History Month. Both are extraordinary causes that deserve attention, awareness, and celebration. For my family and me, they are intertwined and deeply personal. When our son came out to us in February 2017, he was 16 years old. While my husband and I were blindsided, […]
Under leadership of Rocky Wirtz, son of former, late owner William Wirtz, the Chicago Blackhawks have demonstrated what Forbes dubbed “the greatest turnaround in sports business history.” Rocky’s management has led the organization through a complete revitalization; reversing team policies and practices, including the implementation of televising all games, and the addition of instrumental members, […]
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, stormy skies couldn’t dampen the excitement for the celebration of Bright Promises Foundation’s 2018 Awards. Nearly 300 philanthropists, civic and business leaders, current and past grant recipients, and honored guests gathered in the breathtaking Cathedral Hall of the University Club for Chicago for this joy-filled and inspirational occasion, which marked the […]
