The Merit School of Music’s mission is to transform the lives of Chicago youth, especially those in under-served communities, by providing them with quality music education to help them achieve their full potential. Their gala, attended by over 500 guests, took place on May 6 at the Palmer House Hilton, Chicago and raised $1.1 million. […]
Can you imagine your investments not only reaping financial returns, but also supporting societal change? Welcome to social impact investing, a trend that’s gaining momentum as investors realize that profit and impact are not mutually exclusive. “Investors now are asking, ‘How can I do well in my investments and do good for others and the […]
The worlds of fashion, philanthropy and luxury cars collided in April at the Launch 2015: Driving Fashion Forward event at the Autohaus on Edens in Northbrook. Proceeds from the event benefitted The Winnetka Club. Check out some of the top looks from this year’s runway. Juniper Boutique Ecru white ponte blazer, $152 Chaser Brand rainbow […]
When Piper Kerman graduated from Smith College in 1992, she had no idea that one day she would be at the forefront of the prison reform movement. After all, who could imagine that this affluent, well-educated woman would end up serving a 15-month sentence in federal prison for drug related charges? Kerman’s story has been […]
Give Support Help Close the Opportunity Gap Youth Organizations Umbrella 847-866-1200 Make a donation online and help Y.O.U. provide free services to more than 1,300 youth and their families. The organization’s services range from enriching after-school and summer learning programs, to clinical counseling and crisis intervention. The organization strives to close the opportunity gap by allowing […]
Ever dreamed of playing baseball at Wrigley Field? Well, you can! Hosted by the Wood Family Foundation and Cubs Charities, the first annual Battle of the Bats Home Run Derby is coming up and all are invited to participate. The Wood Family Foundation’s slogan, “Stepping up to the plate for Chicago’s kids,” will be put […]
Summer has finally arrived, which means it’s time for Make It Better’s annual “Best Of” survey! From restaurants to theaters, salons to boutiques, wedding vendors to landscapers, each year we poll you—our fabulous audience—to determine which businesses and resources are leading the pack in Chicago and on the North Shore. Voting is now closed. The winners […]
When you think of classic movies like “The Sandlot,” “Little Rascals” or “Now & Then,” there is a common theme among them: the summers of our childhood. And throughout these movies we witness the adventures, mishaps and entertainment brought about by what child specialists call “free play.” Free play is voluntary, unstructured activity completely initiated […]
The Steppenwolf Theatre puts on nearly 700 performances a year, and provides professional productions to over 12,000 students, teachers and family audiences each year. The theatre hosted their 2015 Gala, attended by over 550 guests, on May 9 and raised $1.2 million for educational and community programming. The event took place at the Downstairs Theatre […]
The Better Makers section of our print magazine features photos of guests and honorees from some of Chicago’s top fundraisers. We highlight these events in order to shed light on all of the hard work the people of Chicago and the North Shore are doing to raise awareness around important causes and make a difference […]
