Nov. 13 is World Kindness Day, and a perfect opportunity to commit random acts of kindness and give greater focus to being kind to everyone in your life. But why stop at just one day? The holiday season is a great time to reflect on all that you have, everyone you are thankful for and […]
“I was incredibly discouraged,” says Tyiesha Henley of Chicago. After serving time in prison for retail theft, a conviction she received at age 19, Henley found it almost impossible to secure a job. “I paid my debt,” Henley says. “I’m here to be a productive citizen.” But, second chances were hard to come by — […]
Please join the Make It Better Foundation and help give handmade or newly purchased blankets, hats, coats, gloves and scarves to more than 1,000 men, women and children this winter season. When you donate cash, new blankets or winter outerwear, we distribute 100 percent before the holidays through vetted nonprofits. Donations are accepted through Dec. 15, […]
Make It Better Founder and Publisher Susan Noyes is joined by family fun expert and frequent Today Show guest Donna Bozzo to talk about great Shop For Good products to give as gifts. Buy these products now! Chelsea Carry-All from Vintage Nest, $18 Kohl Children’s Museum Bangle Bracelet from Burdeen’s Jewelry, $40 Pleece Jacket from Skandal, $295 […]
“Nuking” — it’s the term sailors use to describe raging wind gusts on the water and the conditions were just that during Bridget Bodo’s race. The six-months-pregnant sailor kept a steady hand on the tiller and focused on the fluorescent orange mark floating in the water. She didn’t win — this time. A few years […]
After a 10-year hustle in the music and theater business, Winnetka native Jess Godwin realized, through service work, that she needed to be the person and artist she wants to be every day. “I was so focused on appearances and being the best, I forgot what is most important,” Godwin says. Godwin, 32, spent a […]
There are so many outstanding nonprofits in the Chicago area, which means there is always a glamorous gala or fabulous fundraiser to get excited about. Here are some of our favorite events: Art, Antiques & Home Décor Chicago International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show RIC Women’s Board Preview Party (April 2016) Infant Welfare Society Showhouse […]
Know a worthy small nonprofit that deserves a boost? Don’t have the time or patience to go through the grant-writing process? Then hop on Twitter now through Nov. 4 and nominate an organization for one of ten $10,000 grants from the Deluxe Corporation Foundation with the hashtag #DeluxeCares. Dubbed “The Short and Tweet” Grants Program, […]
“Everybody should find a way to articulate their beliefs and values as part of their efforts to launch their children into adult lives,” Michael Rosengarden, proud husband and father of three, declares. “The test is to walk the talk too.” Walking the talk, living those values, is also the best way to launch a family […]
The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center Celebrated their 89th Annual Fashion Show Oct. 1, 2015. From “Windy City LIVE” co-host Ryan Chiaverini to NBC’s “Chicago Fire” star Joe Minoso, Chicago celebrities strutted their stuff down the runway for the benefit fashion show, inSIGHTS, which took place at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago. This year’s event supported […]
