Editor’s Note: The following op-ed piece, co-written by leading female human rights advocates Kerry Kennedy (@KerryKennedyRFK), president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and Susan Abrams (@ihmec), CEO of Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, was originally published on Kerry Kennedy’s Huffington Post blog. Professional hockey star Andrew Shaw was suspended from a playoff game […]
On June 8, the Chicago History Museum will honor men and women who have contributed to the fabric of Chicago. The 22nd annual Making History Awards and gala event will honor five distinguished men and women. At Make It Better, we’re in constant awe of how many amazing women are making history in Chicago. Many of […]
On April 15th the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy held their annual “Voices For Mercy” benefit at 27 Live in Evanston. The evening hosted over 250 guests including Dead Man Walking author, national anti-death penalty advocate, and Legacy Award Winner, Sister Helen Prejean. Guests were able to enjoy the presentation of Prejean’s Honorable […]
Once nameless and homeless, a southern sea otter pup is now a permanent resident at John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. In January, the 10-week-old pup was found alone on Carmel Beach in Carmel, California. Staff at nearby Monterey Bay Aquarium tried but were unable to find her mother. Monterey Bay rescued the pup, then […]
The Lake Geneva Restaurant Week $5,000 Charity Check is a unique opportunity for your registered 501(c)3 charitable organization to increase awareness of your mission. Five charitable organizations are chosen each year to participate in the charity check program. From June 3 – June 12, 2016, Lake Geneva Restaurant Week will attract thousands of residents and […]
Molly Oliver’s dedication to the Chicago Cubs is no light matter. While living in Philadelphia, she made a point to trek to Citizens Bank Park every time her beloved Cubbies came to town. The 30-year-old Windy City native is a lifelong fan of everything Chicago, and on Sunday, May 8, Molly served as the baseball […]
On April 28th, guests gathered at the Hilton Chicago to celebrate the incredible works of this years heroes at the 14th Annual American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast. Raising a remarkable $1,300,000, the breakfast honored 15 people who have committed their lives to service or have performed amazing life-saving acts for those in need. They are a […]
Make It Better was proud to be the media sponsor of the fifth annual Launch: Driving Fashion Forward fundraiser held at Autohaus on Edens in April. The event, which raised more than $18,000 for the Glenview Women’s Club, included music, food, fashion, and silent and live auctions. Check out the video from the event below: Five North […]
Joshua Bell started experimenting with music at age four, wrapping rubber bands around door handles and dressers and picking out tunes. His parents, both psychologists, thought it wise to encourage such behavior. Today, Bell is one of the most famous and well-respected violinists in the world; he is the recipient of innumerable awards and has […]
Travel can be an opportunity to have fun and to broaden your worldview, and many people now also see it as a chance to have a positive impact on a different part of the world. Voluntourism, the idea of traveling somewhere with the purpose of contributing to the greater good by volunteering there, is undoubtedly […]
