Eager to stock up on good karma points before the end of the year? It’s not too late to round up the family and do a good deed. This time of year, we talk extensively about the spirit of giving, but often lose ourselves—and our children—to the holiday of getting. Giving starts at home, and […]
The next time a friend or loved one tells you that they’ve just received a cancer diagnosis, there are three things you can do. 1. Give a hug—a big one. Everyone can hug. Even self-proclaimed non-huggers. 2. Say you’ll be there to help and support them. And then be sure to follow through. 3. Share […]
For Amy Gregorio, pageantry isn’t about the glamour—it’s about the good.
A woman in a green T-shirt stands behind the camera, focusing the lens on a group of inner-city kids doing face-painting. Members of a board of directors, staff and her equipment—camera bag, tripod, microphones and a lighting kit—surround her. “Action!” she calls, and begins filming. This one-woman force of nature is single-handedly changing the way […]
Who doesn’t love a holiday house made entirely from sweet treats?
What do a philanthropist, a theater director, an architect, a university president, a U.S. Senator and a business patriarch have in common? All have achieved powerful positions in their respective fields, and they use that power for good; they exemplify what true power should look like. It’s not simply the power of one that matters, but how they […]
Still shopping for those perfect holiday gifts? Shop smarter—not harder—and give back with these simple gifting, shipping and shopping solutions. 1. Give back the old-fashioned digital way Order your last-minute gifts through AmazonSmile, a new website offering the same selection, pricing and convenience of Amazon.com with a great catch: 0.5 percent of the purchase […]
Donate to Warming Hearts & Hands and enjoy coffee and a treat for Giving Tuesday, a national movement that encourages communities to help nonprofit organizations. Giving Tuesday was added to the calendar this past year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In 2012, more than 2,500 partners from all 50 states […]
Family Volunteer Day is a day that celebrates the power of families who volunteer together. Strategically held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday season with giving and service, Family Volunteer Day demonstrates the power of families coming together to support their communities. Volunteering together not only benefits the community, but it also […]
Make It Better Media, in conjunction with the Make It Better Foundation, is pleased to announce the winners of its second annual Philanthropy Awards. Each year, the Philanthropy Awards recognize outstanding nonprofits that are excelling in their fields and utilizing innovative practices to make an impact on the lives of Chicagoans. In founding Make It Better six […]
