For more than 46 years, the nonprofit Samaritan Counseling Center has provided faith-based counseling services to families in Chicago and the North Shore. Therapists work with a variety of wellness and mental health issues, including anxiety, marital relationships, depression, family dynamics, grief and premarital counseling. Substantial fundraising makes it possible for the center to offer […]
When Carrie Meghie and her husband, Terry, welcomed their son Jackson into the world, they had no idea that the next 10 months of his life – minus 48 hours – would be spent in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Born with a chronic lung condition, Jackson passed away at […]
America is experiencing a food crisis. Unsustainable farming practices are contributing to global warming. Millions of people are living in so-called food desserts – poor, urban areas without access to healthy, fresh food. Everywhere you go, processed food is readily available and cheap, but eating it too often can lead to life-threatening diseases. The Center […]
There are more than 1 million public charities in America today and people donated more than $358 billion to them in 2014, about 2 percent of the GDP, according to Charity Navigator. There are several ways that donors can do research to make sure that the money they give is being used efficiently and effectively […]
The Museum of Science and Industry celebrated its 35th Annual Colombian Ball on Saturday, October 3. The event honored the museum’s past, the impact it is making on science education and bold plans for the future. The event raised over $2 million which will go toward funding the museum’s educational programs, exhibits, and experiences. Guests enjoyed […]
The Chicago Humanities Festival celebrated its 26th Benefit Evening on Tuesday, September 15 at the Four Seasons Hotel. The evening featured an intimate conversation with president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, Walter Isaacson and president of Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson. The 390 attendees present raised over $700,000 that will go directly toward the CHF’s mission to […]
This month as I look back 77 years ago, I could never have imagined that in just one night of violence, my childhood would be shattered, illusions of what my future held forever broken, and that the journey I began as a 14-year-old boy would build who I am today. I was born as Werner […]
It’s no secret that Oprah Winfrey is one of America’s most beloved celebrities, a lifestyle guru, “queen of all media,” innovator, philanthropist and influential luminary. While her mantra to “live your best life” inspired millions of viewers during her talk show’s 25-year run, she continued to inspire those who worked for her even after the […]
One of the greatest aspects of becoming involved in fundraising during high school is that, from an early age, students learn the importance of helping others in need. Many North Shore high schools allow extracurricular student groups to take the reigns when it comes to fundraising. The students end up getting their peers involved and, […]
The Adler Planetarium Women’s Board welcomed more than 600 guests to their annual black tie gala, the Celestial Ball, on Sept. 12. The event raised over $1.7 million for exhibitions, shows and programs aimed at engaging the community with science-related activities. The Planetarium hopes to inspire adolescents to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and […]
