Each November, communities celebrate National Philanthropy Day to recognize the contributions that philanthropy has made to our world. We, like our readers, have a great passion for building better communities. At the heart of our staff is a collective desire to do good, and we donate our time and our support to the causes and […]
Each November 11, communities around the nation celebrate veterans of the U.S. armed forces with parades, memorials and observances, in recognition of what was formerly regarded as Armistice Day. Armistice Day signaled the cessation of hostilities of World War I, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, and […]
Calling all knitter circles, quilting bees, elementary schools and community centers! Please join 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. Each year around the holidays, Make It Better Foundation and its partner nonprofits give […]
On Saturday, Oct. 26, CrossFit Wilmette hosted its third annual Barbells for Boobs fundraising event, benefitting the Mammograms in Action Grant Program. Barbells for Boobs is a nonprofit organization that provides funding to pay for breast cancer detection services for thousands of men and women who do not qualify for assistance elsewhere. Their mission is […]
Whether you spend a little or a lot, these gifts will make every person on your list happy…and help make the world a better place. 1. Time With The Children You Love: Endow a “Philanthropy Fund” with an appropriate amount for each child to choose how to spend in order to make the world a […]
Kirsten Bergin is proof that you don’t have to have ties to a cause to get involved. You just have to care enough to want to make a difference. Growing up in Northbrook, Bergin gave little thought to the history of the nearby Naval Air Station (NASG), originally located in the heart of Glenview and […]
Each year, Arden Shore serves a diverse population of about 1,500 clients in Lake County. Their services unite families and help children overcome abuse and neglect. What: Arden Shore Child and Family Services’ second annual Evening of Elegance will feature a gourmet dinner with wine pairings from Café Pyrenees Restaurant and Duckhorn Vineyards, cocktails, silent […]
Do you know what a settlement house is? More precisely, do you know just what Northwestern University Settlement House (NUSH) is and does? Despite NUSH’s substantial ties to and activities in the North Shore, my husband, Nick, and I didn’t really understand it either, until a recent tour brought it to life. After experiencing its rich […]
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the effects of famine are felt even in nearby communities, with neighbors left hungry this holiday. With one in five children in Lake and Cook counties considered severely underfed, a number of organizations are committing their efforts to hunger outreach. Do good to feel good and donate your […]
For some parents, raising a child can seem more of a burden than a blessing. Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE) believes all children should be supported by family, and they work to mitigate some of the stress of parenting by making quality early childhood education available to all children, regardless of background. IWSE, founded […]
