Next year alone, more than 65 million children in the United States will grieve the loss of or separation from a family member because of death, divorce, life-altering medical diagnosis, military deployment or incarceration. That’s 83 percent of our population under the age of 18. Unfortunately, 90 percent of teachers have no training to help […]
On Friday, Nov. 13 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, more than 370 guests gathered together for Children’s Oncology Services and One Step Programs‘ annual FLIGHT gala. The Argentinian theme of the evening included a cocktail reception, dinner, a seated program that “highlighted the joys of One Step Programs and the families it helps,” and […]
On Nov. 22, 41 adults participated in a 90 minute beginners Bikram yoga class at Bikram Yoga North Shore in Glenview. The event was part of the Feed The World Yoga Tour, which is a global movement to improve the lives of “all children in the world such that starvation and malnutrition are no longer a tolerated reality.” […]
The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago gathered 1,250 guests together on Friday, Dec. 4th at the Hilton Chicago for their annual Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball. The event was chaired by Mary Anne and Al Moschner and raised more than $1.2 Million to benefit Catholic Charities’ Children’s Programs. Last year the programs served about […]
In case you haven’t heard, Toys for Tots is in need of our help and support. Our local Cook County location is in need of thousands of more toys. If their goal is not reached, this year may be the first that they are unable to give a toy to every child in need who requests one. […]
On Friday, Nov. 13, 700 people gathered in support of PAWS Chicago at their annual Fur Ball. The event was able to raise $1.6 million, which “will be used to continue to expand PAWS Chicago’s solutions-based programs and services that have greatly contributed to reducing the killing of homeless pets in Chicago by 77 percent […]
Full stomachs. Happy hearts. Can’t lose. Join Bake 425 in supporting Warming Hearts and Hands, a program dedicated to providing winter outerwear and blankets to the underserved in Chicago. From Dec. 16 through Jan. 6, 15 percent of all purchases associated with the Make It Better Foundation will be donated to Warming Hearts and Hands. […]
Congratulations to Molly M., who received the most votes in our Gingerbread Building for Charity event. Molly will receive a $250 prize compliments of A. Perry Homes and will donate the money to Saints Faith, Hope & Charity Catholic School. Entranceways were lined and the roofs were frosted with care at A. Perry Homes and […]
On Nov. 16, Make It Better staffers surprised six nonprofits to tell them that they won the 2015 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Awards. Each year, the Make It Better Philanthropy Awards honor outstanding nonprofits in and around Chicago. The grand prize for each nonprofit is a professionally produced, TV-quality video about their organization, plus significant […]
Teens today are more socially conscious than ever. Twitter campaigns and worldwide Instagram hashtags provide daily opportunities to dial into the latest issues. Tired of feeling like adults have tasked the next generation with tackling everything from cancer research to global warming, five North Shore high schoolers banded together to give the youngest generation a […]
