Creativity is an attribute we all hope to develop in our children. It is a quality we value because it can be applied in virtually every area of life. Applied learning in music and other art forms presents a great opportunity to nurture creativity in our children. Here is how it works: Early Exposure and […]
In November, Make It Better was proud to team up with our sister publications Marin Magazine and SPACES, as well as Napa Sonoma Magazine and Diablo Magazine, to raise money for the American Red Cross and their work to help those affected by wildfires in California. An anonymous donor matched up to $10,000 in donations to help provide relief to those affected by […]
In November, Make It Better was proud to team up with our sister publications Marin Magazine and SPACES, as well as Napa Sonoma Magazine and Diablo Magazine, to raise money for the American Red Cross and their work to help those affected by wildfires in California. An anonymous donor matched up to $10,000 in donations to help provide relief to those affected by […]
In November, Make It Better was proud to team up with our sister publications Marin Magazine and SPACES, as well as Napa Sonoma Magazine and Diablo Magazine, to raise money for the American Red Cross and their work to help those affected by wildfires in California. An anonymous donor matched up to $10,000 in donations to help provide relief to those affected by […]
This past summer and fall, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria ravaged parts of Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico, among other areas. Eager to help as best we could from Chicago, Make It Better teamed up with the Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois to raise funds for hurricane victims. We were also proud to […]
Every day women are demonstrating greater leadership across the not-for-profit sector as decision makers on boards, active participants in nonprofit missions, and donors of millions of dollars to support causes that help improve and save lives. Women are active change agents in their communities and expect to see the impact of their dollars where they […]
On Dec. 2, Make It Better and A. Perry Homes hosted the 2017 Gingerbread Building for Charity event. Kids built their best gingerbread houses, and now it’s up to you to pick your favorite. The winner will receive $250 to donate to the charity of his or her choice. Voting is now closed. Thank you!
Feeling overwhelmed by the world’s problems? Poverty, hunger, homelessness, violence … it can be too much to think about. But there is a new opportunity for you to solve these problems. Lake County Haven invites you to Adopt-a-Night! Every night of the year, women and children who have nowhere else to go come to Lake County Haven […]
The mission of EMS Foundation is to alleviate and end suffering, raise public awareness, lobby, empower, provide dignity, and promote the rights and interests of vulnerable groups, particularly children, the elderly, and wild animals. We do this by supporting and sustaining humane solutions, interventions, and campaigns, and within the context of the interconnectedness of all things and […]
The annual Heroes Breakfast is an opportunity for the community to come together to honor and recognize people for acts of great bravery, dedication, and service. “To me, it’s one of the greatest events in Chicago,” says Eduardo Conrado of Motorola Solutions. Watch Eduardo and others describe the power of the Heroes Breakfast and join […]
