So a rabbi and a geneticist walk into a room… It sounds like the set up to a joke, but because of the serious threat posed by Jewish genetic disorders, people from the medical and the Jewish communities are coming together to find solutions to hereditary diseases. The Center for Jewish Genetics was founded in […]
Donate linens, cleaning supplies, or money to Deborah’s Place, an organization that provides the resources women need to recover from homelessness. What: Because many women who come to Deborah’s Place don’t make an income, donations of basic household supplies allow the women to maintain a clean and comfortable home. They’re in need of towels, linens, […]
Roslyn Turner knows how destructive pancreatic cancer can be—she lost both of her parents to the disease, both within months of their diagnoses. “People need to know this cancer exists—I mean, most people don’t even know where their pancreas is,” she says. “The numbers are devastating and people are shocked by them. They don’t realize […]
Mission The mission of the Make It Better Foundation is to identify, support and amplify outstanding 501(c)(3) qualified organizations and philanthropic best practices in the areas of education, arts, athletics, social services, health care, microfinance or research. Vision To grow and inform a network of individuals and organizations com¬mitted to solving society’s problems through the […]
Caitlin McCarthy has big dreams. This Winnetka resident and recent high-school graduate just returned from a 10-day service trip to Uganda with the organization KidsUganda, and she plans to pursue finance and international business at Georgetown University this fall. “I want to combine work with businesses and nonprofits to improve economic growth in developing countries […]
Come to a red-carpet screening of “Decoding Annie Parker,” and help support hereditary breast and ovarian cancer research. What: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), Annie Parker and director Steve Bernstein are hosting the “Decoding Annie Parker” event in Chicago to educate about the importance of knowing your family medical history and speaking to […]
With a simple donation, you can make a difference. Help a disabled vet compete this summer when you support Evanston American Legion Post 42’s efforts to cover travel expenses for those competing at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Tampa, Florida. What: Donations help send a multi-sport team of wheelchair-bound area veterans, including many getting care at […]
The American Red Cross (ARC) touches nearly every North Shore family. From school activities, babysitting classes and CPR/lifeguard training to disaster relief fundraising, blood drives and more, they’re always there for us. However, the Red Cross also sends volunteer first responders to every local fire and disaster. And until recently, significant fundraising outside of […]
Give people with developmental disabilities the power and freedom to creatively express themselves through art, music and performance. What: The Arts of Life is an organization comprised of artists with and without disabilities who develop a culture of creativity in order to realize their full potential. This summer, they hope to raise $15,000 through their […]
The practice of telling a story through song is as old as civilization, from ancient epics told to the beat of a drum, to fully orchestrated Broadway productions. A newly expanded educational wing at The Music Theatre Company in Highland Park offers programs that teach young artists about the value and importance of storytelling in […]
