The Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA), a Make It Better Philanthropy Award winner, recently honored one of the program’s first volunteers, Eileen Shaughnessy of Vernon Hills, at a luncheon hosted by Women in Development North (WIDN) at the Evanston Golf Club on May 2. Since 1994, Shaughnessy has been part of GLASA and is […]
The mission of Chicago’s Literacy Works is to “strengthen adult literacy, parent education, and workforce development programs by developing and providing innovative training and knowledge-sharing opportunities for professionals and volunteers.” This mission took center stage at the Literacy Works gala on May 20 at the Unitarian Church in Evanston. During Wordplay: An Evening of Mysterious Improv, emceed by Keri Keillor, […]
Born and raised in Damascus, Syria, the oldest city in the world, sisters Rana and Siham Jebran received their green cards in 2007 and started making regular visits to family in Chicago. Now, they’re the guiding force behind — and source of recipes for — Honeydoe, a catering service “founded to bring delicious Syrian dishes […]
On July 14, more than 850 guests attended the 40th annual Zoo Ball at Lincoln Park Zoo. The event, hosted by the Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo and co-chaired by Mary Pearlman and Shawn Sandor, raised more than $1.4 million for a new state-of-the-art Visitor Center that will serve 3.6 million guests every year. […]
It’s pretty common knowledge that running provides an uber-efficient workout: You’ll quickly torch calories (bonus: you actually keep burning those calories after you finish your run); you need minimal equipment (sneakers, comfy breathable clothes, a great sports bra), and you can do it just about anywhere. Running can also help you manage stress and even fight or prevent addiction. […]
On Friday, June 2, philanthropists came together for the Woman’s Board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago’s 68th Annual Summer Ball, The Wonder Ball. The fundraiser raised $2 million, which will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago supports Chicago’s youth, many of whom come from economically […]
While to many children summer signifies an escape from teachers and schoolwork, to several Chicago Public Schools students the closing of school doors means the loss of a safe haven. Without the presence of positive interaction and mentorship, and extracurricular activities, Chicago youth are vulnerable to gang involvement, violence and drugs. This summer, BUILD Chicago, […]
Summer is a great time to relax, go to the beach, and spend time with family and friends. But fun in the sun can also include getting involved in your community. There are plenty of ways to give back to the greater Chicagoland area, so why not make it a family affair and plan to do […]
The Envision Gala, emceed by actress Bonnie Hunt and co-chaired by Janet Ruchim and Dr. Michael Ruchim, raised more than $1.6 million for the improvement and development of the Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Foundation. The June 3 event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, will use the proceeds to support the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) […]
Yoav is a 16-year-old Jewish Israeli boy from the small Israeli town of Sha’ar Efraim, nestled in the central Israeli plains near the western border of the West Bank. Rand is a 17-year-old Palestinian girl from Tulkarem, a large city in the northern West Bank. Though Yoav and Rand can see each other’s towns from […]
