As a child, Kim K. W. Rucker trick-or-treated for UNICEF. But she never fully realized the reach and importance of the worldwide organization until last October, when she attended UNICEF Chicago’s Humanitarian Awards luncheon. “The event was just amazing,” says Rucker, an attorney and executive. The luncheon included a keynote address by Susan Bissell, then […]
Imagine you live in an area hit by a hurricane and roads are impassable. You don’t have power or heat. Your baby is out of diapers. Now imagine your mayor drops baby supplies to your doorstep. He also invites neighbors to his home to charge their phones, watch DVDs and sleep over. This was the […]
On Saturday March 5th, Camp Kesem held their second annual Magic Ball to raise funds for the amazing work they do for “children touched by a parent’s cancer”. With the help of Chicago Blackhawk Niklas Hjalmarsson and wife Elina, famed auctioneer David Goodman and host Susanna Negovan, creator of SPLASH and contributor to FOX Good Day […]
On Thursday March 3rd, 230 students from Budlong Elementary, on Chicago’s Northwest side, got active wearing their UNICEF Kid Power bands. The day full of fun kicked off Chicago’s Kid Power Month (Feb 29-Mar 25), a challenge to get kids active to save lives. Students participated in a pep rally with a special surprise appearance by […]
On Sunday March 6th, JCC of Chicago held their annual preview party for the Chicago Jewish Film Festival. The event hosted over 300 guests at the Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook for a night filled with live music and film fest sneak peeks while being emceed by NPR’s Peter Sagal. This being their largest fundraiser of […]
This spring, O, the Oprah Magazine has partnered with Talbots to debut a limited edition seven-piece capsule collection. The line is available at Talbots stores nationwide Feb. 22 through April 3, with a launch party at Talbots at Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie on March 3. O’s Creative Director and one of the most respected […]
If you live in Lake or McHenry Counties — and soon if you live in New Trier Township — please be sure that your loved ones know they can text 847HELP to 274637. This text reaches Text-A-Tip, the only text crisis hotline in the country that provides complete anonymity and access to local licensed mental health professionals. Text-A-Tip was […]
Celebrating our 4th Annual Philanthropy Awards means there have now been 31 nonprofit organizations, including this year’s six winners, getting the recognition they deserve for their impactful — and inspiring — work. Each winning organization is showcased through professionally made videos and coverage across Make It Better platforms. Winners also receive networking opportunities and marketing […]
Most recently updated: December 2020 Fresh Start Caring for Kids Foundation is devoted to making a difference in the lives of children with physical deformities. History The Foundation provides no-cost medical services to children ages 1 through 17 through surgery weekends and follow-up medical care. A majority of the surgery hours and follow-up care are donated […]
Walking into GiGi’s Playhouse you are immediately met with a wave of smiles, giggles and most of all, an exuberant energy. Such a spirited atmosphere, however, stands in stark contrast to the sterile room Nancy Gianni first attended following her daughter’s Down syndrome diagnosis. “There were great support groups but they always took place in […]
