It’s no secret that many physicians practicing medicine in the United States are frustrated with the state of medical care. From managing insurance paperwork to reduced payments to less time available for patients, doctors find that their passion for patient care is increasingly at odds with the system. Enter physicians turned entrepreneurs. Women especially are […]
Among the countless reasons that make the North Shore such a magnificent place to call home, one has to be the many social and policy innovations that can trace their beginnings here. From championing progressive education in Illinois to lowering railroad tracks in response to lost lives, North Shore families, businesses, houses of faith and […]
When you think of The Second City, you might think big names, bright lights and loud, roaring laughter. But for the world-famous comedy company, sold-out shows are not all they have to offer. On a Friday evening, inside the theatre’s training center, several students trickle in for their weekly improvisational theatre class. This class, specifically, […]
Make It Better had the pleasure of sponsoring the Oak Street Summer Shop Around with the Oak Street Council on June 18. Shoppers were treated to entertainment, refreshments and special promotions within participating stores on and around Oak Street. The best part? Ten percent of profits from participating stores went to benefit the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. […]
Every July, the Women’s Board of the Lincoln Park Zoo hosts the Zoo Ball, a unique event where Chicagoans can support the zoo and gather for an elegant, black-tie evening complete with cocktails, dinner and dancing alongside the animals . As Lincoln Park Zoo’s largest fundraiser, the event requires meticulous planning and execution. Denise Stefan […]
Make It Better hosted a cocktail party on Wednesday, June 17 to celebrate the publication of the June/July issue—our Annual Summer Go Guide offering 99 days worth of activities to partake in with family and friends this summer. This festive event was hosted at Allium within the Four Seasons Chicago, where guests enjoyed a perfect-for-summer […]
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter Hadley School for the Blind The Skin Cancer Foundation A Better Chicago The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation The Music Institute of Chicago Love these photos? Find more here: Better Makers: Photos from Fabulous Chicago Fundraisers Better Makers: Weizmann Institute of Science, Misericordia, NUSH, Lincoln Park Zoo and Jewish United […]
Debra Mesch, MBA, PhD, is on a mission to help more women own their innate inclinations to be outstanding philanthropists and to educate the world about the transformational change this can create. As Director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University’s Lilly School of Philanthropy, she’s the world’s leading expert on the topic, too. […]
Puppies and kittens are a universal source of happiness. Children especially seem to find joy and amusement from spending time with animals. For that reason, Wright-Way Rescue partnered with the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to launch ConnectUS, a program that allows patients to view puppies and kittens from Wright-Way Rescue’s […]
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is working to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care. The CF Foundation held their 11th annual Casino Chicago on May 30 at the […]
