Better Makers: Women’s Business Development Center's 30th Anniversary Celebration

The Women’s Business Development Center celebrated its 30th anniversary Nov. 15 during WBDCelebrate at the Wintrust Bank Grand Banking Hall. Highlights from the evening included a performance by Black Ensemble Theater and award presentations to the following recipients: Von Technologies President Michelle Vondrasek — Innovative Business Award Creative Resources President Caren Schweitzer — WBE Award Charboy’s President Pamela […]

by Jennifer Speaker

Give Time, Things, Support: How to Help Chicago Area Organizations

Chicago area organizations are always looking for volunteers and donations. Here are just a few that you can support this holiday season. Give Time Volunteer During the Holidays Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 773-973-6300 Misericordia is a home for 600 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that provides the full continuum of care to […]

by Jennifer Speaker

Giving is the New Black: #ILGive for Giving Tuesday is Nov. 29

We give thanks on Thanksgiving, go to the mall on Black Friday, and browse the web on Cyber Monday. Now, we have a day dedicated to giving back. On #ILGive for Giving Tuesday (Nov. 29), nonprofit organizations, families, local businesses and students around the world come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. Now […]

by Forefront

Better Makers: ZooLA 2016 Raises $200,000 for Lincoln Park Zoo

The Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo hosted the annual ZooLA, a philanthropic live auction, on Nov. 3. More than 160 guests attended and raised more than $200,000 for the conservation, education and animal-care efforts of Lincoln Park Zoo. Live auction packages included VIP tickets to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “The Late […]

by Jennifer Speaker

Year-End Tax Planning: Get More Bang for Your Charitable Buck

During this season of giving, many take the opportunity to make annual gifts to deserving nonprofits. Here’s what you need to know about the tax implications of your charitable donations. When it comes to charitable giving, Americans are generous, donating hard cash, appreciated stock, even art. Last year, we collectively gave a record-setting $375.25 billion […]

by Susan Pasternak

Better Makers: Gold Coast Fashion Award Show Raises $1.1 Million for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

The 61st Annual Gold Coast Fashion Award Show, hosted by the Children’s Service Board on Sept. 21, raised more than $1.1 million for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago’s Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation. The event was held at Revel Fulton Market, where guests dined on hors d’oeuvres […]

by Jennifer Speaker

This Holiday Season, Build a Gingerbread House and Give Back

This holiday season, giving back is as easy as building a gingerbread house. On Dec. 3, A. Perry Homes will host their annual Gingerbread Building for Charity event. Kids will build their best gingerbread house and the winner will receive $250 to donate to their favorite charity. Learn more and register for this event here. […]

by Jennifer Speaker

Merit School of Music: Removing Barriers and Transforming Lives

Merit School of Music is dedicated to removing financial, geographic, and other barriers to high-quality music education and transforming the lives of nearly 5,000 Chicago-area youth. Your gift today will give students and families continued access to music education. Merit has achieved something outstanding and unique among community music schools by creating a dynamic programming […]

by Merit School of Music