Hi Susan, I contacted you a few years back about a magazine I started for students in Chicago Public Schools. I thought I would reach out again and give you an update. StudentsXpress is a publication I created for and by CPS students (preK to 8th grade). Our mission: While showcasing art and writing from […]
For 65 years, the Children’s Research Fund has been transforming futures through support for medical research — making everyday moments possible for countless patients. This year the organization will celebrate an important anniversary at a very special event. On Dec. 3, the Children’s Research Fund (CRF) will celebrate its 25th anniversary as a principal benefactor […]
The annual Student Alliance for Homeless Youth Candlelight Vigil will be held Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. at Clarkson Park (1950 Willow Road, Northfield). SAHY’s mission is to build awareness of youth homelessness, help reduce educational barriers and provide services to the homeless. The group is made up of students from New Trier, Maine South, North […]
Violence. Poverty. Domestic abuse. Illiteracy. Homelessness. As these critical issues continue to affect society, it is largely the role of nonprofit organizations to find innovative, workable solutions. But how can nonprofits effectively do their work in today’s under-resourced environment that undermines their ability to grow and succeed? At the Kellogg School of Management we believe […]
On Oct. 1, A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF) held the 12th annual “A Sterling Event” at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. More than 400 guests raised $300,000 to support ASLF programs, including Buy A Mom A Mammogram®. The vision of ASLF “is to ensure that socioeconomic status does not affect an individual’s ability to obtain […]
On Oct. 1, around 700 guests enjoyed an evening at the Museum of Science and Industry during the 36th annual Columbian Ball and raised approximately $2 million for the museum’s educational programs and exhibits. During the ball, the Pritzker Foundation was awarded the Excellence in Education Award in recognition of the foundation’s various contributions, including […]
For too long, the bonds between our rivers and ourselves have been broken. Thanks to a relative few advocates, driven by their commitment to our rivers’ incredible potential, we have begun to mend past and present transgressions. We’ve even created truly great new experiences along our rivers, such as downtown Chicago’s Riverwalk, which give us […]
On Oct. 8, the Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago ended its 30th anniversary celebration with the annual “An Evening to Imagine” gala, which raised more than $585,000. That money will help provide educational programming, exhibits and services for kids with special needs at the museum. The gala took place at Venue One North Shore […]
This year’s Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Ball, hosted by the Women’s Board of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSOA) and the Symphony Ball Committee on Oct. 15, marked the end of the orchestra’s 125th anniversary celebration and raised more than $1.5 million. The evening began with red carpet arrivals and a reception before a concert by […]
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago has been supporting communities across Metropolitan Chicago for nearly 150 years. This year, in particular, the organization has more than just its impactful history to celebrate. They’ve just opened a new 60,000-square-foot, $22.5-million West Loop headquarters that will also serve as a research lab furthering the mission to foster academic […]
